Confederate Frame Waist Belt Buckle
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This excavated Confederate frame waist belt buckle is in very good condition and was recovered from Fredericksburg , VA. Constructed of cast brass which, over the course of many decades buried in the ground, has aged into a very pleasing army-green patina with some light soil surface residue. Both tangs are present and the center bar is solidly connected. According to Lon W. Keim, M.D., author of "Confederate General Service Accoutrement Plates", these buckles were "perhaps the most reliable of all Civil War accoutrement plates. Without movable parts or soldered hooks, these sturdy plates were virtually impervious to the rigors of field wear." Included in the additional images is page 166 from the above mentioned reference book showing two similar examples. While there is some very minor bending, this buckle has no cracks, breaks, or repairs and will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War belt plate or general relic collection. Approx. 64 x 75 mm.
- Product Code:
- PC7784
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