✅ SOLVED Buckle?

[Slim08]

I found this relic at a house site that dates 1897. It was found at a depth of seven inches. Please comment.
Thanks

 

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[Mud Hut]

It sure is! Nice find!

 

[Mud Hut]

Can you please provide accurate measurements for it?

 

[DirtyMike&Tab]

Sheet brass buckle. The 3 spots on the back are where the hooks would have been attached. Very cool find.

 

[DirtyMike&Tab]

These are often found in areas that were occupied by The Army of Tennessee. The Army of Tennessee are not the only soldiers that had these. There know to have been made at the beginning and during the war in southern metal shops. The sheet brass apparently came over from England. The attachments on the back are known to be made from hammered telegraph wires and soldered on using lead.