Snake Buckle Belt Keeper

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This excavated snake buckle belt keeper is in very good condition and is a major portion of an imported multi-piece buckle used by both Federal and Confederate troops. According to the digger's typed label the keeper was recovered January 29, 1978, in Jetersville, VA. It has a dusty brown-green patina, and its belt loop measures approximately 2-3/8 inch in overall height. It has no cracks, breaks, bends, or repairs. 

Reference: Examples of similar snake buckles are pictured and described in the following reference books:

  • "American Military Belt Plates" by Michael J. O'Donnell and J. Duncan Campbell, page 541.
  • "Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates" by Steve E. Mullinax on pages 100 & 101 and also in later in "Expanded Edition" of same book on pages 112 & 113.
  • "Civil War Artifacts" by Howard Crouch, page 198.
  • "Confederate General Service Accoutrement Plates" by Lon W. Keim, M.D., page 285
  • "Excavated Artifacts from Battlefields and Campsites of the Civil War 1861-1865 with Supplement" by Stanley S. Phillips, page 15.
  • "Field Guide to Excavated Federal Plates" by Daniel J. Peters, page 81.
  • "Excavated Artifacts from Battlefields and Campsites of The Civil War" by Stanley S. Phillip, page 47.
  • "Plates and Buckles of the American Military 1795-1874", by Sydney C. Kerksis, pages 441, 466 & 467.

See above pages in additional images.

This relic was acquired directly from the family of E. V. Smith. Mr. Smith, a lifelong Virginia relic hunter, thoughtfully recorded its date and location of recovery. The digger's label will be included. It will be an excellent beginning for anyone wanting to add a snake buckle to their collection or, should you already have the other portions, an excellent opportunity to complete your buckle.

Product Code:
PC11637

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