War of 1812 U.S. Army or Militia Officer's Buckle
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Item: ExcavatedWar of 1812 U.S. army or militia officer's eagle-snake buckle.
Construction: Appears to be cast brass with gilt.
Condition: Excellent, excavated. Its front has ample gilt with no cracks, breaks, bends, or repairs.
Comments: This rare buckle is one half of a two piece plate. The other half was a matching eagle head with a figure eight connecting loop. According to Mike O'Donnell, co-author of "American Military Belt Plates", "this buckle supported a dirk or small sword and could date anywhere between 1805 - 1825. It appears to be American-made, copying a popular European small interlocking "snake" design that was used extensively beginning in the late 1700s. A similar plate with anchor discs was the British Navy's regulation officer's plate in the 1790s. Quite a few of this style were made locally and overseas for American officers displaying the eagle." This buckle will be an excellent addition to any excavated pre-Civil War buckle or general relic collection.
Recovered: Scott's Mill in Culpeper County, VA
Approximate size: 35 x 68 mm.
- Product Code:
- PC6238
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