A few examples of appraisal values for
BUTT PLATE

• BREAST PLATE. European 18th
  BREAST PLATE. European 18th century or earlier steel. Front breast plate. The plate has a dent that may be damage or may be a proofing mark. 17 1/2''h.
• 16TH C. ITALIAN BREAST PLATE
  16TH C. ITALIAN BREAST PLATE ARMOURA medially ridged breast plate or peascod plate armour, the neck opening and fixed gussets for the arms with boldly roped inward turns. Italian, circa 1550. Measuring 16" high x 13" wide x 8" deep.
• BREAST PLATE. France mid 19th
  BREAST PLATE. France mid 19th century steel. Front and back plates with brass bosses and scaled brass on leather shoulder straps. Front plate is marked in script ''Mre. Impale. de Chat.de. Avril 1865 1ere Caille Largeur ---- No. 2''. Straps have damage.18''h.
• A 17TH CENTURY STYLE ARMOUR
  A 17TH CENTURY STYLE ARMOUR BACKPLATE formed in one piece with a shallow neck opening and outward flange, the lower edge plain with wood-turned edges, with leather straps, stamped with makers mark near the neck rim "R.R", 34cm x 36cm
• Plains bone hair pipe breast
  Plains bone hair pipe breast plate with two rows of pipes and a row of beadwork strung with hide thongs 18" x 10 1/2". ?
• COMPLETE FEDERAL ENLISTED MAN'S SET
  COMPLETE FEDERAL ENLISTED MAN'S SET OF BELT PLATE, BOX PLATE, AND BREAST PLATE All lead-filled stamped brass, the belt plate with arrow hooks, the breast plate and cartridge box plate fitted with iron attachment loops.
• SUIT OF ARMOR20th century; mixed
  SUIT OF ARMOR20th century; mixed metals and leather; the breastplate 15 inches wide; 19 inches high Condition:
• SUIT OF ARMOR20th century; mixed
  SUIT OF ARMOR20th century; mixed metals and leather; the breastplate 15 inches wide; 19 inches high Condition:
• MILITIA BELT PLATE - US Militia
  MILITIA BELT PLATE - US Militia Belt Plate ca 1850 a solid brass panel slightly curved with spread-eagle fronted by shield with single star gripping seven arrows and laurel branch weaving ivy border with twelve stars with original loop and tab dou
• A 17TH CENTURY ENGLISH CIVIL WAR
  A 17TH CENTURY ENGLISH CIVIL WAR ARMOURED BREAST PLATE formed at its outward flange with plain slight turn, 50cm x 30cm
• A 17TH CENTURY STYLE ARMOUR
  A 17TH CENTURY STYLE ARMOUR BREAST PLATE with pierced holes around the rim and makers mark stamped near bottom rim, 38cm x 49cm.
• BREAST PLATE ARMOURA Maximillian
  BREAST PLATE ARMOURA Maximillian style breast plate armour, purportedly made in the later part of the 19th century by latter day Munich armourer Schmidt, consisting of a fluted breast plate, fauld & tasset. Measuring, 27" long x 18" wide x 8" deep.
• US OVAL BOX PLATE AND EAGLE
  US OVAL BOX PLATE AND EAGLE BREAST PLATE The box plate very solid with glossy brown patina; the breast plate with dusty edges highlighting the central device.
• NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBAL LEATHER
  NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBAL LEATHER BREASTPLATE ARMORReproduction ceremonial decorative and medicinal armor. Formed by three hardened tanned rectangular leather pieces, decorated with carved horn, bells, horsehair fringe trim, and colorful beads. Traditionally used for protection in battle and hunting, and in Native dances and ceremonies. Worn over a bare chest in hot climates, and over a shirt in colder climates. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 21.5"L x 10.25"W Country of Origin: United States Condition: Overall good condition
• PLATE
  PLATE
• ASSEMBLED SUITE OF ARMOR COMPRISING
  ASSEMBLED SUITE OF ARMOR COMPRISING A CHAIN MAIL SHIRT Assembled suite of armor comprising a chain mail shirt, two piece hand wrought sheet iron breast and back plates, the breast with a medial raised band decorated with bosses, a smaller two piece triangular neck decollete plate, and a belt, the breast plate 17"h x 16.5"w x18"d, overall including shirt 29"h x 28"w
• GERMAN WWI MACHINE GUNNER'S STEEL
  GERMAN WWI MACHINE GUNNER'S STEEL BODY ARMORGerman WWI Machine Gunner's Steel Body Armor. Comprised of four curved steel plates (one detached) on leather straps. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Size: 30" x 14" x 10" (76 x 36 x 25 cm.)
• SOUTHWEST NATIVE AMERICAN STYLE
  SOUTHWEST NATIVE AMERICAN STYLE BREASTPLATEbone and beads; mounted to backing panel and framed under glass; 24 x 18 inches frame Condition:
• A VINTAGE CONTINENTAL STEEL
  A VINTAGE CONTINENTAL STEEL ARMOUR BREAST PLATE EN SUITE WITH A PAIR SWORDS A vintage Continental steel armour breast plate 13.25"h x 14"w x 7"d; en suite with a pair swords, each with wire wrapped grip and a double kidney shaped guards 37.5"l
• 16TH C. SPANISH IRON CUIRASS
  16TH C. SPANISH IRON CUIRASS ARMOR - CHEST & BACKPLATEWestern Europe, Spain, ca. 16th century CE. A battle-scarred iron cuirass that includes both the chest and black plate with remains of the original leather straps! The peascod-style breastplate bears a central crest that tapers to a protruding point as well as back-folded rims along the neckline and semicircular arm openings. Beneath the breastplate is a curved waist panel with two additional segmented plates and two pairs of partial leather straps that once held additional lames. The convex back plate half would have fit snugly on one's back. Modern leather straps on the shoulders and a belt accompany the armor to illustrate how the armor plates would have been secured while worn. A fine patina has formed across the front and back panels and the front has old scratches and indentations that may have been from fighting. Size: 17.75" L x 15" W (45.1 cm x 38.1 cm); 35" H (88.9 cm) on included custom stand. Cuirass pieces like this example were some of the most well-known and reputed armor pieces throughout Europe due to its ample protection, interchangeable components, and lightweight design. This piece has been searched against the Art Loss Register database and has been cleared. The Art Loss Register maintains the world's largest database of stolen art, collectibles, and antiques. Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #168748 Condition: Leather shoulder straps and belt are not original to the piece. Leather strap remains on waist are original. Battle wear indicated by indentations and abrasions. Patina and toning. Tear/fissure on back plate on center of neck rim. Chips to waist plates and perforations. Old repair visible on interior of front waist segmented plates. Heavy russet patina on the interior.
• US OVAL CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE AND
  US OVAL CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE AND BREAST PLATE The box plate with dusty brown patina; the breast plate with rough gray surfaces supporting earthen encrustations.
• CONTEMPORARY SUIT OF ARMOUR. Full
  CONTEMPORARY SUIT OF ARMOUR. Full body steel plate Knight style armour on a wooden base. 70'' h.
• Plateau Beaded Hide Gauntlets
  Plateau Beaded Hide Gauntlets thread-sewn and beaded in colors of blue green and translucent pink length 12.25 in. mid-20th century Condition: Excellent.
• MODEL 1851 OFFICER'S SWORD BELT
  MODEL 1851 OFFICER'S SWORD BELT PLATE Brass with eagle and shield device.
• STEEL BREASTPLATE ARMOUR HAVING
  STEEL BREASTPLATE ARMOUR HAVING RIVETED SEAMS, HEIGHT 1...Steel Breastplate Armour having riveted seams, height 18 inches, width 16 inches, depth 11 inches. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• INFANTRY BELT AND PLATE. Unmarked.
  INFANTRY BELT AND PLATE. Unmarked. Leather belt with pattern 1839 US plate with ''puppy paw'' hooks. 31 1/2''l. overall.
• REPLICA SIOUX WARRIOR'S BREASTPLATE
  REPLICA SIOUX WARRIOR'S BREASTPLATE Well made, utilizing authentic materialism such as hide, claws, teeth, beads and bone, roughly 20" X 11".
• FULL BODY SUIT OF ARMOR: Engraved
  FULL BODY SUIT OF ARMOR: Engraved metal, made within last 50 years, sold with mount and decorative weapon, 77'' h with stand.
• U.S. Leather Militia Bell Shako
  U.S. Leather Militia Bell Shako Brass front plate with patriotic eagle with shield in front of two crossed cannons. Brass band around the front half of the hat. Condition: Brass front plate is detached and warped. Leather is in very good condition considering its age. Stitching is intact.
• US CIVIL WAR EAGLE BREASTPLATE
  US CIVIL WAR EAGLE BREASTPLATE Pressed Brass with lead backfill, threaded post, 2 1/2" diam. Some wear.
• Spanish style metal full suit of
  Spanish style metal full suit of armor, 20th c., mounted on a wooden base. 68"h x 22"w x 11.5"d (armor only) Condition: Leather straps broken, minor scratches, dents, wear consistent with age.
• US DRAGOON'S BRASS CAP PLATE, CIRCA
  US DRAGOON'S BRASS CAP PLATE, CIRCA 1800 The first such insignia issued by the U.S. government, depicting a charging dragoon, with an eagle flying overhead; stamped brass with pewter or lead backing and wire attachment, 3 5/8 x 2 3/4 in. With a riker display case.
• US OVAL CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE AND
  US OVAL CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE AND EAGLE BREAST PLATE Both with dusty field patinas; attachment loops intact.
• Victorian bronze plate rack with
  Victorian bronze plate rack with Medusa head. 11'' Length.
• SOUTHERN PLAINS BONE HAIRPIPE
  SOUTHERN PLAINS BONE HAIRPIPE BREASTPLATESouthern Plains bone hairpipe breastplate, 13" w., 8" l. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Patina to buttons.
• FEDERAL US BELT PLATE WITH "PUPPY
  FEDERAL US BELT PLATE WITH "PUPPY PAW" STUD HOOKS Natural dusty green and brown patina as found; lot includes two minie balls and a round ball.