US Belt Buckle - Lead Melted Out, Intentional?
Item: US Belt Buckle - Lead Melted Out, Intentional?
Construction: Stamped thin sheet brass with raised letters "US". Rear with solder fill and brass arrow type attachment hooks.
Condition: Very good, excavated. Its brass front has a very pleasing even brown patina. The rim is fully intact. The rear is missing nearly all of its lead (see comments section below). Its belt attachment hook arrangement is attached, in place and complete. There are no cracks, breaks, bends or repairs.
Recovered: Unknown
Approximate size: 56 x 87 mm.
Comments: As mentioned above, the solder was melted away. Perhaps this was the result of the buckle having been in a fire, but it is also theorized that it may have been done intentionally for molding bullets in the field due to a lack of lead. Either way, this buckle with its very nice front, will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War buckle, plate, or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC588
- Price:
- $285.00
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