I dug a neat one today, but not sure if it is a "real" or reienactor's buckle yet.

[creskol]

I dug a neat one today, but not sure if it is a "real" or reienactor's buckle yet.

Had a call from a friend who wanted to hit an area on a ridge behind an old church. We hunted there for 3 hours, and I found this along with a few buttons that I am cleaning. I know they have had reenactments there in the past, so I am not sure if this is genuine or a repro yet. I have to take the measurements and check the books.

 

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[A2coins]

Thats really cool looks pretty old . Hope its original I havent ever seen one like that Great job my friend Tommy

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Very cool find either way, congrats!

 

[creskol]

UPDATE: It measures exactly 55x74mm and matches the Ohio Militia plate shown as plate 846 on pg 503 in the book American Military Belt Plates by O'Donnel & Campbell. However it appears to be post war, with the date range given in the book as 1875-1890. Still will become a keeper in my collection.

 

[creskol]

Thats really cool looks pretty old . Hope its original I havent ever seen one like that Great job my friend Tommy

Thanks Tommy!

 

[smokeythecat]

It's a great piece! I would have guessed by the back late 19th century, but you beat me to it.

 

[GopherDaGold]

Still a wonderful piece! Congratulations!

 

[fishstick]

DEF a KEEPER!!!! CONGRATZ....

 

[Cal_Cobra]

Nice belt plate

 

[CRUSADER]

UPDATE: It measures exactly 55x74mm and matches the Ohio Militia plate shown as plate 846 on pg 503 in the book American Military Belt Plates by O'Donnel & Campbell. However it appears to be post war, with the date range given in the book as 1875-1890. Still will become a keeper in my collection.

cool

 

[ARC]

Looks right to me.

 

[Coinboy]

That's so cool! I've always wanted a buckle!

 

[xcopperstax]

Looks like you still have yourself an excellent find!!!

 

[Whatdayagot]

Congrats!!!

 

[cheffer]

Definitely a keeper, nice addition to any collection, congratulations!

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Cool plate to add to your collection! Congrats

 

[Ia.FurTrade]

Congrat's on a very nice......& rare, find!

Iowa Dale

 

[fyrffytr1]

Very nice buckle. Now show me the buttons!

 

[villagenut]

I think that is a heck of a find......Very nice

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

What an amazing find creskol, sounds like you've found the real deal with that Ohio Militia plate.
I'd love to see the buttons you found as well.

Dave