PLATES AND BUCKLES OF THE AMERICAN MILITARY, 1795 - 1874
Book Details + Condition: Kennesaw Mountain Press, Inc. (Kennesaw, GA). Fourth Edition, 1991. Hardcover. 565 pages. Profusely illustrated with photographs of plates and buckles from 1975-1874. Sydney C. Kerksis' work is considered the foremost reference book for American military buckles, plates, and related items from 1795-1874. It features hundreds of detailed front-and-back photos of various buckles and plates; a section on fakes and reproductions; and photos of soldiers and original belts featuring these items. Also included are buckles and plates used for sword belts, ammunition boxes, and other military equipment.
In very good condition, with firm binding; minor shelf wear; light foxing to endpapers and first few pages; name to ffep; interior is clean and free of markings. All books are carefully packed, and shipped in boxes.
