A must for the collector of Civil War era plates and buckles. This new book definitively explores, illustrates, and traces the history of the large numbers of reproduction US and CS specimens on the market. From their appearance just after Civil War for veteran’s groups and battlefield visitors to the many types made for the 1960’s centennial, this book traces the history of repros including the British plates of the 1970’s. Much data on the original makes and methods of manufacture from Bannerman’s to the present day. Plates are shown front and back actual size.