US Belt Buckle for Dragoon (Rifleman) Enlisted - Marked "Boyd & Sons / Boston"

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Item: US Belt Buckle for Dragoon (Rifleman) Enlisted - Marked "Boyd & Sons / Boston" 
Construction: Stamped thin sheet brass with raised letters "US".  Rear with solder fill and stud type attachment hooks situated behind the letter "S" for left hand use.
Condition: Excellent, non-excavated. Its brass front has a very pleasing dull brass patina. The rear has a complete complement of solder. All three belt attachment hooks are in place. Stamped in the rear is the mark of "BOYD & SONS / BOSTON". There are no cracks, breaks, bends, or repairs.
Approximate size: 55 x 88 mm.
Reference: A similar example of an un-marked Boyd US buckle for Dragoon (Rifleman) enlisted is pictured in:

  • "American Military Belt Plates" by Michael J. O'Donnell and J. Duncan Campbell, on page 303, plate 486.

See above page in additional images.

Comments:  This fine Boyd marked US belt buckle will be an excellent addition to any Civil War buckle, plate, or general relic collection.


Product Code:
PC1899

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