Buckle ID Request

[Cantstopdigging]

Hello Forum,

I found this buckle tonight, but I’m not sure what I’ve found. Initially I thought maybe it was a war of 1812 buckle. Now after some light cleaning I’m not so sure. Any help to ID this would be really helpful. Thanks for looking!

 

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[Tnmountains]

Spanish Civil war maybe?

 

[KSDirtfisher77]

Regardless. That is a nice find. Congrats. On that Bobby dazzler!

 

[Cantstopdigging]

Could this be Polish? Maybe to help US beat the British?

 

[KSDirtfisher77]

The construction on the back of the buckle looks similar to the buckles produced during the spanish/American war.

But the eagle or front of the buckle is different.

 

[Cantstopdigging]

Similar yes, but oddly I can't seem to find one like it on the internet.

 

[Cantstopdigging]

Hello Forum,

It appears that this buckle is Polish. It is possible that it dates from 1569 - 1795.

If in fact true, it’s from the first Polish Republic. Thanks again for looking!

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Very nice !

 

[oldmxrat]

Very cool find, congrats!

 

[Cantstopdigging]

Hello Forum,

I’m very excited to say that I learned yesterday that this buckle is from the revolutionary war! The buckle is from a Polish soldier associated with Pulaski’s Legion. They fought with the US to defeat the British. There were 268 of them. The best part is that this buckle is probably the only one known in the USA that can be associated with the Puławski Legion. Or even in the world. I’m still doing research. Thanks for looking!

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

Hello Forum,

I’m very excited to say that I learned yesterday that this buckle is from the revolutionary war! The buckle is from a Polish soldier associated with Pulaski’s Legion. They fought with the US to defeat the British. There were 268 of them. The best part is that this buckle is probably the only one known in the USA that can be associated with the Puławski Legion. Or even in the world. I’m still doing research. Thanks for looking!View attachment 2159707

wow

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

Hello Forum,

I found this buckle tonight, but I’m not sure what I’ve found. Initially I thought maybe it was a war of 1812 buckle. Now after some light cleaning I’m not so sure. Any help to ID this would be really helpful. Thanks for looking!

View attachment 2159372

such a remarkable save and in great condition. well done and big time gratz!

 

[Cantstopdigging]

Thanks! Yes such a rich piece of US history. I am very excited about this. I am going to frame this piece!

 

[glass half fool]

Hello Forum,

I found this buckle tonight, but I’m not sure what I’ve found. Initially I thought maybe it was a war of 1812 buckle. Now after some light cleaning I’m not so sure. Any help to ID this would be really helpful. Thanks for looking!

View attachment 2159372

Hello Forum,

I found this buckle tonight, but I’m not sure what I’ve found. Initially I thought maybe it was a war of 1812 buckle. Now after some light cleaning I’m not so sure. Any help to ID this would be really helpful. Thanks for looking!

View attachment 2159372

I have no clue as to what time period to think it comes from But you don't need me to realize how cool it is I would be dancing in the street to find some thing like that I have found numerous brass buckles that are part of horse harness And as plain as they are I always get excited on finding one Yours is certainly in a different class Good luck with figuring out what it is

 

[Cantstopdigging]

Here it is in a protective box frame! I’ve been offered a decent amount for it, but I can’t even think about selling it.

 

[AU Seeker]

Here it is in a protective box frame! I’ve been offed a decent amount for it, but I can’t even think about selling it. View attachment 2159750

Awesome discovery!!

Can you share where you found the ID on this buckle?

 

[Cantstopdigging]

Thanks! After communicating with a collector of military items in Poland here are his words. "Your buckle is probably the only one known in the USA that can be associated with the Pulaski Legion. Or even in the world".

 

[unclemac]

you need to get some professional/research and provenance on this item... an affidavit at the very least. Otherwise it is just a Polish buckle from ANYWHERE.

 

[Trezurehunter]

Excellent buckle find, and a great way to display it.

 

[Cantstopdigging]

Thanks Trezurehunter. More facts about this find are coming.