Civil War officer Buckle

[Gregg3131]

Great day today at my hidden gem spot in Central VA. Added to the collection of Confederate buttons with a gorgeous Union officer plate. Looks to be model 1851? Is the bullet confederate? Looks like 2 ringer?

 

[SweetLook]

That is a truly awesome find - Looks like new. You did good.

 

[huntsman53]

Congrats on a really nice buckle find! It looks like a great candidate for a restoration. Sorry but I do not know much about Civil War bullets!


Frank

 

[RJ55]

Beautiful buckle

 

[Captain Caveman]

Awesome Find!!!

 

[46Wheat]

That's an outstanding find

 

[relic nut]

That's an awesome find. Congrats. Bullet looks like a Richmond Sharps. Not sure
Is the base solid?

 

[Brother Al]

Beautiful condition.... Restoration + Sale equals another detector?....

 

[Gregg3131]

Yes solid base

 

[relic nut]

Yes solid base

Hard to tell from pic. Take some measurements then Google CW bullets. You will get lots of references. Post measurements and better pic. Someone here can ID

 

[pepperj]

Great looking buckle, it'll look awesome in the showcase.

 

[corpsman]

great find! congrats! It's hard to tell from just a picture, but I would say the bullet is most certainly a burnside. could be a spencer, but it doesn't look quite pointed enough for that.

 

[villagenut]

I never tire of seeing these buckles in dug condition, I like it just like that. Nice secret spot you got there.

 

[bonepicker]

That is a really nice looking buckle. I was hoping for one of those today.

 

[ArDirtSlinger]

Congrats on your save....I'm just a little jealous...Lol

 

[sutphin]

IN THE YEAR 3131 GREG WENT DETECTING FOR SOME FINDS AND FOUND ONE. BEAUTIFUL 1851 UNION OFFICERS BUCKLE , BOY THAT WILL MAKE A NICE SHOWCASE ADDITION.

 

[parsonwalker]

Wow! Such a sweet buckle. I'd leave that puppy EXACTLY like it is. Restoration-shmestoration. That thing tells a story. Might be battle-damaged. No insult to those who like 'em restored, I just love 'em in as-found condition. Congrats. Found 3 U.S. buckles last year, but never gotten close to one of THOSE.

 

[Gregg3131]

Definitely not restoring. I agree 100% on leaving it as is. Thanks to all for the comments. Good luck on future hunts.

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

What an amazing piece of US history........ wish I found it

Big Congrats


DAwG

 

[Scrappy]

Great find. That is truly a rare find and the condition is wonderful. All I would do is use a very fine brass bristle brush to remove the sediment, and holy smokes it'll pop in a display!!

Congrats!

Steve