Wreath Buckle, another of my best finds.

[Old River]

This one has been posted before. Just wanted to let those that missed it see it. It was found about 15 yds from where the Texas Navy button was found. I believe from my research it was from the Texas Militia days. The tongue has a star of Texas on it. I just wish I could find it.

 

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[CoinFinder52]

That's cool how old is that buckle

 

[Old River]

From what I researched, and found it dates back to the 1840's time of the Texas Militia.

 

[BuckleBoy]

One HECK of a find. You know, it's hard to get replies this time of year. Once harvest starts, this place is Jumpin'! But I have to make sure I reply to such a great find as this one. Fantastic. Now, if you could just find someone to sell ya the tongue part...

 

[woody50]

Great Buckle !! Thanks for showing it!

 

[minton7]

I found a similiar wreath last year..... about 2 inches down around a house that was built in 1890... mine is half of a confederate sword buckle...... man we both need to find someone who has a tongue to sell us for our buckles.. mine would go for round 3000 if I could find the other half..............

Congrats on the cool find my friend!

 

[Old River]

I'm still looking for that tongue. I know it should be in that same area. I look nearly everyday. Thats how I found the Navy Button while looking for the tongue. maybe one day I will find it. I've seen one in a lot worst shape than mine with the tongue in it for 4000.

 

[minton7]

good luck on finding that tongue... heck I have hunted and hunted the yard that I found mine in.. it was a small yard.... no luck.. may never find it... might not even be there.... i thought about trying to find a tongue on ebay or something...

 

[Old River]

I have about a five acre field to look over. I'm hitting the area the buckle was found right now. It sure would be nice to find it.

 

[crazyjarhead]

That is a cool buckle in great shape

 

[starwarsblazer]

Beautiful buckle!

 

[Ray S S]

That IS a good looking buckle. Is it made of brass? and what did you clean it with? I have a brass item to clean
and I don't want to mess it up. What ever you used it turned out really nice.

Ray

 

[seger98]

It's a beauty for sure, thanks for posting it again so I could get a gander at it!



Chris

 

[kuger]

Hello!Nice wreath.It looks to be cast brass.I have only seen the stamped brass star.I know of several cast buckles that have the "leaf design,but not of the star variety.These are all partials but the Star buckle is similar to yours although it is stamped brass

 

[Old River]

This buckle came out of the ground just like you see it. The only cleaning it got was a little soap, and water with a tooth brush. When the dirt was removed It really surprised me to see what condition it was in.

 

[treasurefiend]

Sweet buckle!!!

 

[johnreb1980]

Nice find.

 

[kuger]

I hate to tell ya this but,I have dug a few Tongue and Wreaths and the Wreaths are found more than the tongues.Your guess is as good as mine as to why.I have several sites I repeatedly hit and have for years trying to locate the other half with no luck!.I found the center disc portion of the stamped brass "Star",buckle last weekend........didnt find any of the other three parts.Good luck to you!!

 

[Old River]

This buckle was found right out in the middle of an open field. No brush, or trees. Its anybody's guess where the other piece could be. I still look that field over just wishing I could walk up on it. The mystery is exciting though. Proud to hear of all your finds. Good luck, and thanks for viewing, and sharing.
Maybe some day when we get a museum for out area I will LOAN them to it for everyone to see.

 

[tigerbeetle]

For a stand-in repro tongue you might want to check with GW at Hanover forge.

http://hanoverbrass.com