CONFEDERATE BUCKLE FROM BATTLESITE

[Petrie502]

It was found at my battle site behind a rock wall! It's in great shape any info would be appreciated

 

[romeo-1]

Maybe a picture?

 

[Petrie502]

Sorry there ya go

 

[mangum]

I'm not seeing anything Confederate I see a union buckle....

 

[cedar6712]

I'm not seeing anything Confederate I see a union buckle....

Yup. Sword belt plate.

 

[Curious The George]

Not Confederate but still a great find. Congratulations.

 

[Valley Ranger]

It's yankee, but nonetheless a wonderful relic! Congratulations.

 

[Petrie502]

I meant I found it on a mostly confederate site

 

[jewelerguy]

excellent find. congrats!

 

[JohnnyRebCSA]

Good for you. I wouldn't have cleaned it that much.....if it is shining thats a bad thing. The natural patina out of the ground is what all the relic collectors want. Just get the dirt off.

Keep it up and thanks for sharing.

 

[Petrie502]

That's how it came out of the ground I literally ran water over it, I didn't even use a toothbrush

 

[JohnnyRebCSA]

Wow!!! I have never seen one come out like that. Was it lying on top of a rock that may have cut down the oxidation? The most beautiful gold color I've ever seen to come right out of the ground like that. Am glad for you.

You have a good site there. Don't tell anyone about it and keep hunting! Do you have any idea of how many troops were involved? Can you tell us if this was infantry or cavalry action?

 

[kuger]

does that belt loop loop bar cut?

 

[justdon]

Looks like its in pretty good shape.Nice.

 

[Wldbil]

That is a great find... Big Congrats!

 

[Goldiver]

Congratulations! It used to look like this one with the applied wreath...

http://www.midtenrelics.com/plates/thurlg.JPG

actually it is this one, see the rays around the sides of the wreath, maybe the belt keeper is still laying near where you found it.

http://sgtriker.com/images/b385.jpg

Steve

 

[CASPER-2]

 

[terpfan]

Beautiful buckle, congrats!

 

[fongu]

Nice find.

 

[flatbutton]

Awesome! clean sword belt plate! Heres what the other end of it looks like Congrats!