Gentlemen:
I have the honor to reply to your inquiry of 8 Dec, Ultimo, concerning GAF belt plates.
These plates are made by Tim Parsley of Art Brass, 8261 Peaks Rd., Hanover, VA 23069. Ph: (804) 559-3679, e-mail: tim@civilwarbuckles.com He also has a website,
www.civilwarbuckles.com but does not show the belt plate.
I haven't checked lately, but I believe the GAF plates are around $13-14, depending on whether the plate is the standard style similar to the 1851 Enlisted Eagle Sword Belt Plate, or whether other types of backs, i.e., "French backed" or three-pronged, are desired.
While I have a few GAF plates on hand, I usually sell them as part of a sword/saber/waist belt or as interchangeable with the 1-7/8" belt plates. When sold as the extra plate, I charge $14 plus postage.
Hoping you have the Merriest of Christmases, Happiest of Chanukah, Greatest Kwanza, as appropriate, and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year, I remain,
Your obedient servant,