Civil War buckle/belt....(gift not dug)

[93vector]

A few months back I was given this Civil War buckle by a neighbor. His mother had passed away and was in the process of cleaning out her old (1700's ) house when he came across 2 buckles. My Grandmother had always done alot of odds and ends for the family and stated how much I enjoyed historical objects like this, and he turned it over to her and said for me to enjoy it.
I believe the belt/ (bayonet holder??) must be original. They are very dry and brittle.

I can also see a name stamped in the leather (4th pic). Believe it says R NEST

Just figured I would share this, thanks for looking

 

[colorado14ers]

awesome gift!!!!!!!!

 

[55th Massachusetts]

Good as Gold!!

 

[jorge del norte]

2nd pic says GAYLORD something or another

 

[ynpto804]

That is super cool.

 

[93vector]

2nd pic says GAYLORD something or another

wow, I had not noticed that.....thanks for pointing that out

 

[jorge del norte]

maybe you can .....id here

http://www.relicman.com/plates/P1721sell.htm

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Holy smokes that is as real as day.

Beautiful chocolate patina on that plate.

Please protect that artifact

 

[93vector]

maybe you can .....id here

http://www.relicman.com/plates/P1721sell.htm

Thank You! From what I just read online, Gaylord produced these products out of Chicopee Mass., about 2 hours from where I live....very interesting

 

[jorge del norte]

here is the site with more pictures...

http://www.relicman.com/plates/AAplateAAA.htm

yours looks more like this one......the type matches well, and it has arrows on the back....but what do i know?
http://www.relicman.com/plates/P1739sell.htm

 

[timbobwey]

that's awesome. I hope I get one someday.

 

[birdman]

That is beyound awesome!!

 

[mustang8780]

Yeah, that second pic definitely is stamped "E. Gaylord Chicopee Mass." which was a common stamp on leather goods from civil war timeframe.

Phil

 

[civilman1]

Sling Buckle's as well.....Great gift,put it somewhere safe

 

[Johnny Ringo Silver]

Wow, and I thought my US Holster gift was a nice one. That is awesome!

 

[duggap]

In case no one already mentioned it, you should go back to your genereous friend and work real hard getting the name of the soldier. If that should happen then you could get his service record. Good luck on you hunt.

 

[Brian(upstateNY-Central Fla.)]

thats a beauty there for sure

 

[Tnmountains]

Wow. I would look at preservation for sure. The buckle looks to be in very good shape

 

[Deepdiger60]

That is one great gift i would make a protected display keep it preserved the patina on the buckle is beautiful Jim

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

a sweet gift! and the name is awesome too.research point to begin with.NICE!