The find of a lifetime.

[gman17]

 

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[Xraywolf]

South Carolina - Hanover Brass Foundry Reproduction Military Belt Plates

$45 repros

 

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[gman17]

Not even close. Haha

 

[Xraywolf]

Most repros aren't close, some are [I am a long time collector of militaria].
That was just the 1st result that popped up, no doubt others .. So reproductions are available.

 

[diggummup]

Most repros aren't close, some are [I am a long time collector of militaria].
That was just the 1st result that popped up, no doubt others .. So reproductions are available.

You've probably seen some of the Nazi Germany repro's then. Some of those badges and medals even fool advanced collectors. You have to pull out the loupe on many pieces and then still know what you're looking at/for.

I think this is a banner find myself, I put my vote in.

 

[Xraywolf]

TR collecting is truly a minefield, super fakes abound complete with artificial, aged patina and even intentional damage/flaws. I collect mostly Imperial, some TR and WW2 USMC.
I don't collect US civil war but I am guessing it is no exception, especially something as simple and basic [and collectible] as belt buckles.

Wouldn't hurt to have it authenticated by a recognized expert in the field, in fact some sort of certification would probably be mandatory if it is ever attempted to be sold.

 

[gman17]

It doesn't matter you are always going to have those people who doubt.
I think at one time people thought these were Florida buckles, correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[tanz 82]

Awesome

 

[gman17]

Thx bud[emoji4]

 

[rreahard]

un-freakin-believable!!

 

[gman17]

Yeah, still can't believe. My buddy always said my day was coming.

 

[gman17]

He won't talk to me anymore. [emoji23][emoji23]

 

[RustyGold]

Wow! So awesome! Couldn't be a nicer find. Best of luck out there!

 

[gman17]

Thank you RustyGold!

 

[gman17]

You know it's funny, it made the cover of a magazine but can't get a banner on this site. [emoji23][emoji23]

 

[Xraywolf]

You said :

"I can honestly say this is the last time I post something on this website."

Why should you care about making banner here then ?

 

[nagant]

Banner smanner (i don't even notice those). Did i read 1840 on the page you posted? Congratulations, that had to be amazing to find, like sit down with a cold drink in a quiet place ! Anyway very nice and what magazine and issue? thanks for posting that.

 

[gman17]

You said :

"I can honestly say this is the last time I post something on this website."

Why should you care about making banner here then ?

I don't. The cover on a magazine is good enough.[emoji16]

 

[AlienLifeForm]

You know it's funny, it made the cover of a magazine but can't get a banner on this site. [emoji23][emoji23]

First time ive seen this post, but ill give a banner vote. Beautiful buckle!

 

[pen]

Amazing beautiful rare buckle + ugly attitude = no banner votes.

 

[Javadroid]

That's a terrific relic and in amazing condition! Congrats!!