Buckle? Old or New......

[RiverRat3]

Was detecting in a field across from a house that was used during the Civil War in Maryland. Didnt find much trash but was wondering about this item. Has a nice green patina on the front. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[CRUSADER]

its a buckle protector that went on horse type buckles

 

[RiverRat3]

its a buckle protector that went on horse type buckles

Thanks, is it more modern?

 

[CRUSADER]

its a buckle protector that went on horse type buckles

Thanks, is it more modern?

There is a debate that the ones with hearts on (yours is clearly plain) are CW period. However, I disagree, along with a few others & think these are post-1900.

 

[BuckleBoy]

I think that style is early 1900s, but the ones with the heart stamped on them are a different style alltogether--and some have been dug in CW camps. The heart ones were infamously misidentified as bedroll buckles in a reference book years ago.


Best Wishes,


Buck

 

[RiverRat3]

Thanks very much for all your help, hopefully I will get out today and find something worth showing. Have a great weekend.