Confederate Belts
All of our Confederate belts are made from original examples I have personally examined and surveyed. Each one is correct and will give that nice finishing touch to your CS impression.
PLEASE NOTE: All belts are made to accommodate up to a 40” waist. If you require a longer belt please add $15 to the price.
Roller Buckle Belts
CS issue Roller Buckle Belts are amongst the most common found in images of soldiers. Spanning from the early war to the late war. These are the most common type of belt found in the CSA from Texas to Virginia.
CSB1 Confederate 1 3⁄4" wide Iron Dyed Belt, with 1 3⁄4" Roller Buckle (1861-65) - $55.00
CSB2 Confederate 1 1⁄4" wide Iron Dyed Roller Buckle Belt (1861-65) - $55.00
CSB3 Confederate 1 3⁄4" wide Iron Dyed, with 1 1⁄4" Roller Buckle Belt (Sometimes referred to as a North Carolina Belt.) (1861-65) - $55.00
This tapered belt is unique in its construction. It is made out of 1 3⁄4" wide leather with a tapered end that fits into 1 1⁄4" buckle set on the outside of the belt. A common civilian pattern that was used in military service.
CAST FRAME BELTS
The Confederacy developed two distinctive buckles that met their needs for a cheap and easily made buckle. Both types of buckle, the " Georgia" Frame and "Fork Tongue" frame buckles, are known in several different variations that were made during the war.
CSB4 “Georgia” Frame Belt Iron Dyed (1861-65) - $55.00
Extremely common in the CS armies, this type of belt is encountered in numerous photos of men from mid-1861 until the end of the War. The belt is line embossed and the buckle is sewn to the belt by hand.
CSB7 Horter MaGee & George Fork Tongue Belt (1861-65) - $55.00
This belt is unique to the South and the firm of MaGee & George that made them. It is a common belt encountered in all of the theaters of the war. The buckle is sewn to the line embossed iron dyed belt by hand, and stamped with the firm's name as per the original.
PAINTED CLOTH & WEB BELTS - (REAL Painted Cloth - Not Latex)
The Confederate government, faced with the shortage of leather due to the fall of Vicksburg in 1863, caused the CS Ordnance Dept. to start looking for alternatives to leather to keep the South’s soldiers well equipped. The Dept. came up with the use of painted cloth and webbing. Easily made and strong, it was used by the CSA in the Army of Tennessee and the Army of Northern Virginia from mid-1863 until the end of the War.
CSB5 Atlanta Arsenal or Columbus Painted Cloth Belt (1863-65) - $50.00
This belt is made of painted cloth folded around a central core and sewn. With interior leather reinforcements. Copied from an example in Mansfield, Louisiana.
With Cast “CSA” Atlanta or "CS" Columbus Arsenal Plate, add $20.00.
CSB6 Richmond Arsenal Painted Cloth & Leather Roller Buckle Belt (1863-65) - $60.00
This belt is unique in the fact that it utilizes leather ends sewn to a folded painted cloth body.
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NEW!!! CSB15 Leach & Rigdon Web waist belt. Comes with red brass cast L&R CS spoon & wreath plate. (1863-65) - $40.00 Made by Leach & Rigdon as an Infantry Belt, it is made of heavy cotton webbing with the buckle “spoon” hand sewn on to it, the “Wreath” end of the buckle is sewn down after the waist size is established, used in the Army of Tennessee. |
CONFEDERATE LEATHER ISSUE BELTS
The Confederacy met the challenge of the War with arsenals that met the needs of the issuing Depots, along with CS government contractors, to fill the needs of the Army. The belts below are a variety of Government Depots and Contract companies that made accoutrements for the CSA.
NEW!!! CSB8 Horter Magee & George Iron dyed waist Belt for Plate (w/o Plate) (1861-65) - $35.00
This is the early belt made by Horter Magee & George, is made of high period grade harness leather, made with 5 adjustment holes as per the original and stamped with the company name.
NOTE: The plate used on this belt was made by Horter Magee & George. It is known as the “CS Rope Boarder plate," it was a stamped plate, without lead in the back, with sheet brass hooks soldered into the back. Currently it is not reproduced. Another plate that is similar and was used in conjunction with the HM&G plate is the “CS Regulation” plate. It was also stamped out of sheet brass; without lead in the back, with sheet brass hooks. I can provide this plate with the HM&G belt.
NEW!!! CSB8WBP Horter Magee & George Waist Belt for Plate, with CS "Regulation" plate - $55.00
NEW!!! CSB9 Confederate Iron Dyed Leather Waist belt (1861-65) - $40.00
Typical CS Leather belt encountered by collectors. Belt has wide spaced adjustment holes and is Iron Dyed. Can be made either smooth side or flesh side out.
CSB9 with hand stamped copper CS “Egg” Plate, add $20.00.
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CSB11 Confederate Richmond Depot Saber Belt Iron Dyed, with correct "Spoon & Wreath" Plate (1861-65) - $150.00 These belts were manufactured at the Clarksville Leather Shops for the Richmond Depot during the war with a distinctive "Bullet" stitch securing the "Wreath" portion of the buckle. The "Spoon" portion adjusts via a turned brass saber belt "button" as per the originals. This belt is a fantastic addition to your Army of Northern Virginia impression as an Officer or Cavalryman. |
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CSB12 Confederate Copy of the M1841 Saber Belt, Iron Dyed, with plate. (1861- 65) - $125.00
A basic copy by the South of the old US M1841 sword belt, made to fit the needs of the Army. It comes with a Brass or Copper plate, and is made of Harness leather Iron dyed. A strong serviceable belt.
NEW!!! CSB14 Confederate Iron Dyed belt with Early Confederate Brass, Copper, or Tin Rectangular plate (1861-65) - $60.00
This is a copy of by far the most common of early war Southern belts. Relic hunters have found the sheet metal plates to these belts on just about every major battlefield of the war. I make these plates myself in exacting detail. The belt is of strong harness leather with adjustment holes, & Iron Dyed.
CSB10 Civilian/Confederate Double Tongue Belt (1840-80’s) - $65.00
This belt is seen in a number of photos of civilians & Confederates. It is typical of the belts brought from home to be used in the army early in the war. It is 2 1/2” to 3” wide, with 2 buckles on the one end and two tongues on the other. A correct and unique belt for that “rebellious” impression.
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CSB13 Basic Common C.S. Officers Belt (1861-65) - $150.00 This basic belt design is one of the most common types encountered amongst CS officer belts from the ranks of Lieutenant to Colonel. Made without a shoulder strap. It is made out of your choice of hand-enameled leather, highly polished bridal leather, or painted cloth. Comes complete with sword snaps. |
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WB1 Civilian, Union or Confederate Trouser Waist Belt (1820-1900), various styles - $55.00
These belts were used by workmen & soldiers, instead of braces (suspenders). They vary in style, from all leather to folded cloth, or for the Miner made of period correct waist belt web copied from the original in our collection, I offer these in several styles.
CUSTOM CS OFFICER BELTS!
I can make many different styles and variations of officer belts. Enameled, Gold Bullion, or Folded Leather. Prices start at just $150.00. Call or E-mail for a Price Quote!
