Belt buckal

[kieser sousa/rip]

I have an old buckle that I'm trying to id for a friend and was hoping y'all might be of some assistance.Thanks !

 

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[hasbeen]

The buckle is a U.S.Army musician's waist belt buckle ,I believe post Civil War,1870-1880.

hasbeen

 

[kieser sousa/rip]

The buckle is a U.S.Army musician's waist belt buckle ,I believe post Civil War,1870-1880.

hasbeen

Thanks hasbeen !Any idea on a value ?

 

[hasbeen]

I saw one on a relic site listed for $245,don't know how long it has been for sale.It may have been in a bit better condition.

hasbeen

 

[kieser sousa/rip]

Wow ,The guy that found this has found 5 of them while digging in his Vegie garden ! I searched it with the detector and found ziltch