Great day today at my hidden gem spot in Central VA. Added to the collection of Confederate buttons with a gorgeous Union officer plate. Looks to be model 1851? Is the bullet confederate? Looks like 2 ringer?
Hard to tell from pic. Take some measurements then Google CW bullets. You will get lots of references. Post measurements and better pic. Someone here can ID
great find! congrats! It's hard to tell from just a picture, but I would say the bullet is most certainly a burnside. could be a spencer, but it doesn't look quite pointed enough for that.
Wow! Such a sweet buckle. I'd leave that puppy EXACTLY like it is. Restoration-shmestoration. That thing tells a story. Might be battle-damaged. No insult to those who like 'em restored, I just love 'em in as-found condition. Congrats. Found 3 U.S. buckles last year, but never gotten close to one of THOSE.
Great find. That is truly a rare find and the condition is wonderful. All I would do is use a very fine brass bristle brush to remove the sediment, and holy smokes it'll pop in a display!!