Civil War Buckle?

**kylews8973** · Nov 27, 2011, 11:15 PM

I found this in East Texas. It was where an old homestead stood in the mid 1800's. I'm pretty sure it's a buckle from the civil war era. My question is, is this rare or a pretty common find? Any information you have on this item would be greatly appreciated!

**kuger** · Nov 28, 2011, 10:40 AM

It very well could be C.W. period or possibly Pre C.W.,there are several tongues that go with this wreath.When I get home I will give ya some further info on a few.Awesome find!!!

**Monty** · Nov 28, 2011, 11:51 AM

Probably from CW era, but I don't know how you would prove it was from the civil war. And by the way that is only half of the buckle. It was a two piece buckle. Be sure to search the area again very carefully and try to find the other half. Neat find! Monty

**Kieth-Tx** · Nov 28, 2011, 12:04 PM

Very possible...here is a complete one very similar to yours! Sweet find!

**worldtalker** · Nov 28, 2011, 12:18 PM

kyle,I don't give a hoot if it's only half a buckle or not,super nice find,in nice shape too!!! God Bless HH Chris

**GaRebel1861** · Nov 28, 2011, 12:29 PM

Nice find. I would love to see the other half if you find it!

**kuger** · Nov 29, 2011, 01:32 PM

Most all of the State seal buckles of the C.W period use that wreath so as stated before there are many possibilities....also as said it may be Pre C.W. as well