My first good find

[junkfinder]

New to metal detecting.











Been at it about a week now and found this buckle. I'm still trying to confirm what it is.

 

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[Argentium]

That looks like a very good find indeed - it looks like a nearly complete two part buckle set, missing the right side strap guide . The
buckle experts will set you straight on this soon enough !

 

[mangum]

Only a week & you found this? That's super lucky! Kuger should be able to give you some insight on this. Great find!

 

[junkfinder]

Turns out it might be WWI

 

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[CoinandRelicMan]

Grats on the nice find !

 

[HutSiteDigger]

Pretty buckle !!!

 

[Happy Harry]

I am by no means an authority. That looks like an Eagle and Wreath civil war belt Buckle. Actually only half of the buckle. That is one great find. I would go back to see if you can find the other half. That would indeed be a great find. HHHH

 

[cntrydncr1]

really nice find!! I'd be happy with that!

 

[kaa]

Looks like US Navy Civil War buckle (just a google-expert here lol) found one like it listed for sale/sold here: ANTIQUE SWORDS SEA SERVICE WEAPONS LAND AND SEA COLLECTION Also, same item here US Navy Bayonets, Buttons, in Civil War of 1812 American Revolution Spanish American naval artifacts, Navy Militaria

 

[mangum]

Turns out it might be WWI

I found one online that is like yours, not a true 2 piece wreath. It stated this was a 1905 buckle but no idea how accurate that is although I would guess early 1900s. It's definitely post Civil War. Is your back like this?

 

[Diggingforpulltabs]

Great find! Naval false two piece. I never thought much about belt buckles until I found one similar to yours this year. Congrats! Hope to see it cleaned up!

 

[junkfinder]

Its similar but it says Horstman Philadelphia

 

[Michiganne]

Excellent relic. Congrats on that save!

HH

 

[Greylock]

Nice looking buckle. Good save

 

[Uncle Jeff]

Just my quick google search .. but does it say "W. H. Horstmann & Sons Philidelphia," that is the Civil War period markings.

 

[junkfinder]

From what i can tell just horstman philadelphia

 

[HutSiteDigger]

Can you get put photos of the back up? and also maybe more clear picture of the front. I want to check something out too see if this is the CW period buckle...

 

[junkfinder]

Let me know if you need more

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[HutSiteDigger]

Need picture of the back!!!!!