Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(3) Mills Cartridge Belts, 1910, New York & Dog Plate
- Price realized
- $275
- Pre-sale estimate
- $200 – $400
- Hammer price
- $225
- Category
- Historical & Political Memorabilia
- Sold
- May 15, 2025
- Sale
- DAY 1- MAGNIFICENT MAY ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
(lot of 3) U.S. Army Cartridge and Garrison Belt: (1) Model 1910 garrison belt with U.S. buckle, the belt hardware marked Mills with last patent date 1907, 2 pouches attached; (1) Mills rifle and handgun cartridge, the buckle plate marked "NY", the belt hardware marked at one side "13", the opposite side marked "Mills & Orndorff" with last patent date "Sept. 11, '94", (1) shotgun shell belt with metal buckle plate displaying a hound, the belt hardware with last patent date "Sept 11, '94", for shipping total of all is 3.05lbs Provenance: Collection of T'Odon Charles (Chuck) Leshikar, Jr., (Texas,1946-2020), Vietnam, U.S. Army Lt. ,“Delta Raiders,” D Company, 2nd Battalion, 501st Airborne Infantry Regiment (D/2/501), later Echo Company commander, awarded Silver Star, three Bronze Stars, Soldiers Medal, Purple Heart. For more information including the Silver Star citation see: Toddshistory.com/?cat=12
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.