Gentlemen:
I'm awaiting a call or e-mail back from Tim Parsley at Art Brass with the latest quote on price and shipping for the GAF belt plates. For a small number, he can probably get them in a couple of weeks.
I have just a very few GAF belt plates on hand that I am keeping for those who want some type of saber or sword belt made to go with the plate. The problem I have is that if I sell the few I have separately and then get a number of orders for belts, I may have to wait for the plates as Tim has a lot of other orders to fill beyond a couple of GAF plates.
As soon as Tim gets back to me with the current price and shipping charges, I'll post it and you can contact him directly for the plates. Keep in mind that if you have a belt already equipped with the hasp sewn and riveted into the left end of the belt, the GAF plate may or may not fit the other hasp. A lot of times, I'll get orders for both a GAF plate-equipped belt and, say, an 1851 Eagle plate, to be interchangeable. I usually recommend the hasp be attached using Chicago screwposts instead of the regular arrangement, so the hasp can be changed out. SOMEtimes, if you get lucky, it is possible to get a GAF plate and the 1851 Enlisted Eagle plate that are close enough they can use the same hasp.
Dr. Bob,
Unfortunately, due to prior committments, I won't be able to make the NCOWS convention. Doubt I'm going to even get to the SHOT Show this year (2006)!
Just too much going on locally.
Wishing all a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year, I remain,