🔎 UNIDENTIFIED Eagle Belt Buckle without banner

[JamesJr]

I found this Eagle Belt plate here on the Virginia peninsula that has no Epluribus Unum banner. Searched everywhere on net to identify. Could it be Confederate as it does not have the banner?

 

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[BennyV]

Nice looking piece.

 

[Randawg72]

The interweb says it's an officer's buckle. The lack of a banner only makes it cooler and confirms it's authenticity.

 

[JamesJr]

The interweb says it's an officer's buckle. The lack of a banner only makes it cooler and confirms it's authenticity.

 

[sibbley]

I don't know. The eagle doesn't strike me as U.S. I could be way off but to me it just looks wrong for a U.S. or C.S. officer's buckle. I've just been looking at U.S. buckles, prewar and Civil War. I haven't seen anything close.

 

[ArfieBoy]

Nice find!

 

[ncsuwolf]

I’m not a buckle expert, and can’t see back or sides, but that looks pressed, not cast. Not sure what that says of age/authenticity…..just saying

Pic of back/sides would be very helpful

Not to be too specific, but where was it found?

 

[ncsuwolf]

I don't know. The eagle doesn't strike me as U.S. I could be way off but to me it just looks wrong for a U.S. or C.S. officer's buckle. I've just been looking at U.S. buckles, prewar and Civil War. I haven't seen anything close.

Buddy of mine suggested European. Not sure where exactly found, but a potential pow camp or a ww1/2 souvenir?

 

[sibbley]

Buddy of mine suggested European. Not sure where exactly found, but a potential pow camp or a ww1/2 souvenir?

OP said it was found on the Virginia Peninsula. I agree it looks like a European eagle. It's too rigid looking for U.S. Also looks like it's grasping on arrows with no olive branch. Also agree with you, looks pressed without seeing the reverse.

 

[ncsuwolf]

OP said it was found on the Virginia Peninsula. I agree it looks like a European eagle. It's too rigid looking for U.S. Also looks like it's grasping on arrows with no olive branch. Also agree with you, looks pressed without seeing the reverse.

In my opinion the upper right hand corner of the pic shows its pressed.

….also, reason I asked for more specific locations…..there are a lot of peninsulas in va.

 

[sibbley]

In my opinion the upper right hand corner of the pic shows its pressed.

Also, where the two pieces are broken out on the left. Wish I could see the shield more clearly. Looks like there is something on it, but I just can't see what.

 

[Gene Mean]

Very nice! Looking forward to the ID

 

[AU Seeker]

I found this Eagle Belt plate here on the Virginia peninsula that has no Epluribus Unum banner. Searched everywhere on net to identify. Could it be Confederate as it does not have the banner?

Not a belt buckle, it appears to match the small "plaques" on these canisters, I also found at least 3 other sets of these exact canisters on eBay.

Vintage Wood 4 Piece Canister Set /Nesting Boxes W Brass Eagle Plaque Japan | eBay

This vintage 4 piece canister set is a beautiful addition to any kitchen. The set includes nesting boxes with a brass eagle plaque and is made of high-quality wood. The canisters are perfect for storing spices, tea, coffee, and other kitchen essentials. Each canister has a unique height, length...

www.ebay.com

 

[ncsuwolf]

Also, where the two pieces are broken out on the left. Wish I could see the shield more clearly. Looks like there is something on it, but I just can't see what.

Exactly….its thin. Broken like the front of a 2 piece button will do.

 

[ncsuwolf]

Not a belt buckle, it appears to match the small "plaques" on these canisters.

Vintage Wood 4 Piece Canister Set /Nesting Boxes W Brass Eagle Plaque Japan | eBay

This vintage 4 piece canister set is a beautiful addition to any kitchen. The set includes nesting boxes with a brass eagle plaque and is made of high-quality wood. The canisters are perfect for storing spices, tea, coffee, and other kitchen essentials. Each canister has a unique height, length...

www.ebay.com

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