American Historical Ephemera and Photography Featuring the Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

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[CIVIL WAR]. Fragment of belt with Model 1839 "US" plate, identified to 2nd Maryland Infantry Regiment.

[CIVIL WAR]. Fragment of belt with Model 1839 "US" plate, identified to 2nd Maryland Infantry Regiment.

Approx. 8 1/4 x 1 7/8 in. buff leather belt fragment with die-struck brass "US" belt plate having round studs and maker stamp "W.M. Mayer, 1861" on verso (buff leather with soiling and discoloration throughout; plate with heavy discoloration, a few dings, and letters carved into verso). Belt features stenciled identification on interior: "H. Stewart / 2nd MD. Inf."

An HDS search returns 4 enlistees matching these initials who served in the 2nd Maryland Infantry or the 2nd Maryland Eastern Shore Infantry, including Harry H. Stewart, KIA at Antietam.

The Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

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Ms. Horstman has spent over a decade specializing in historic photography and Americana at auction. During her tenure, she has overseen several notable single owner auctions, including property from the inventory of celebrated Americana and antique arms expert Norm Flayderman. During her time with the firm, she has maintained an active membership in the Daguerreian Society. Ms. Horstman holds an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati and a BA in Art History from The Ohio State University.

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[CIVIL WAR]. Fragment of belt with Model 1839 "US" plate, identified to 2nd Maryland Infantry Regiment.

The Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

American Historical Ephemera and Photography Featuring the Civil War and American Militaria Collection of Bruce B. Hermann

[CIVIL WAR]. Fragment of belt with Model 1839 "US" plate, identified to 2nd Maryland Infantry Regiment.

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[CIVIL WAR]. Fragment of belt with Model 1839 "US" plate, identified to 2nd Maryland Infantry Regiment.