US Belt Buckle - Rare Medium Size - Restored

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Item: US Belt Buckle - Rare Medium Size - Restored
Construction: Stamped thin sheet brass with raised large letters "US".  Rear with solder fill and stud type attachment hooks.
Condition: Very good, excavated. Its brass front has a brown patina. All three belt attachment hooks are in place. It appears that some restoration work has been done to both the rim and rear. There are no cracks, breaks, or bends.
Recovered: In the Nashville, TN area. 
Approximate size: 47 x 77 mm.

Reference: Other examples of medium size US belt plate are pictured in the following reference books:

  • "American Military Belt Plates" by Michael J. O'Donnell and J. Duncan Campbell, on page 318, plate 514.
  • "Excavated Artifacts from Battlefields and Campsites of The Civil War 1861 - 1865" by Stanley S. Phillips, page 6, items 3 & 4.
  • "Plates and Buckles of the American Military 1795-1874", by Sydney C. Kerksis on page 36.

See the above page in the additional images. 

Comments: Over the years I have observed US buckles incorrectly listed, and sometimes sold, as "medium size". Here is an opportunity to add a fine example to your collection that is absolutely correct as a medium size. It will be an excellent addition to any Civil War buckle, plate, or general relic collection.

Product Code:
PC487

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