Gettysburg M1839 US Civil War Marked Belt Plate
Updated August 25, 2026
This auction ended on September 9, 2026.
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| Lot number | 22 |
| Estimate | 250.00 - 300.00 USD |
| Category | Firearms & Militaria |
| Auction | Antiques, Americana, and Advertising Auction - Day 1 |
| Date | September 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | John M. Hess Auction Service, Inc. |
| Location | Manheim, Pennsylvania |
Lightly marked "W.H. (Smith) Brooklyn" on reverse along with soldier's carved initials "J O". Plate with rich chocolate brown patina. Recovered from the Gettysburg Battlefield. Comes with LOA from The Horse Soldier in Gettysburg. Provenance: The collection of Craig and Cynthia Wertz. 3 1/4"W Plate definitely saw service and not Bannerman surplus. Rich patina, dings and slight bend.
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