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

93vector · Oct 5, 2010

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

49r Relics · Oct 7, 2010

Wow, what a treat to see this here ! :icon_thumleft:

Absolutely looks to be authentic. Congratulations on aquiring it. Thanks for sharing :icon_pirat:

HH, Mark

93vector · Oct 7, 2010

Any tips on how to preserve it

I was thinking of a shadowbox type container to display it in

Leather conditioner??

crazyjarhead · Oct 7, 2010

jorge del norte said:
2nd pic says GAYLORD something or another

You have darn good eyes. I can still hardley make it out. WTG on the ID. As far as the belt. That should be preserved as a sensational piece of American history :hello2:

sneaky6 · Oct 7, 2010

Nice piece of history and a wonderful gift.

As far as leather conditioning, Pecard Leather Dressing is what I was given to keep my belts "fresh" years ago when I first started my Civil War collection. You may want to do some research on the net or contact a local CW dealer to see if there is anything better, but it has worked for me.

Enjoy that belt and buckle. Thanks for sharing it!

Sneaky6