Found an old buckle, need help identifying..

[makahaman]

 

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Can you show the back and something to indicate size? It looks like it could possibly be an adornment for a watch fob or even from a political ribbon. It looks like a federal shield design, but no idea why it would be sideways. Seeing the size would help. Thanks for posting a good find.

 

[The Rebel]

Awesome find! It's a Union 2pc Officers Buckle.

Civil War Two-piece Brass Eagle Belt Buckle, dug Petersburg

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