The Mystery of the Pre-Civil War State Militia Buckle

[kyle369]

Two years ago, I found a US State Militia Panel Plate Belt Buckle that dates circa 1850-1865 in the yard of a 1910 home in Sudlersville, Maryland.

Here is the original thread I made all that time ago:

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/t...-belt-panel-plate-cannot-believe-my-eyes.html

At the time, I was determined to find out who may have dropped this belt buckle, a 19th century militia relic where I least expected to find one, especially since all the other relics I've found at this site are appropriate to the age of the house!

This is how it looks now after a good cleaning:





Two years later, I still haven't come any closer to finding out who this buckle may have belonged to. The only clue I have is that the property was likely owned by a William Nickerson in 1877. If anyone on this site could direct me to an atlas of Queen Anne's County MD pre-Civil War, a list of Maryland state and local militias at the time, or any info about Sudlersville, MD and how it may have intersected with the Civil War, it would be most appreciated; I've been working on this mystery for over two years and could really use some help on that front.

Cheers, Kyle

PS: Moderators, If there's a more appropriate forum for me to direct this question to, feel free to move this thread there

 

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[crashbandicoot]

I admire your dedication to finding the history of your piece!Best of luck.

 

[kyle369]

I admire your dedication to finding the history of your piece!Best of luck.

Thank you!

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Here is an identical replica.

[image]Texas-Civil-War-Confederate-Two-piece-Panel-Belt-Plate.jpg[/image]

This is a SOLID CAST REPLICA variant of an 1850's Texas Star panel plate with an applied tongue and bar.[/QUOTE]

Texas-Civil-War-Confederate-Two-piece-Panel-Belt-Plate-332814118456.html

 

[Rockingcm]

Kyle, I found a very similar buckle in an old gold rush site earlier this year.

 

[Rockingcm]

. Posted two back sides by mistake

 

[kyle369]

Kyle, I found a very similar buckle in an old gold rush site earlier this year. View attachment 1938257View attachment 1938257

That's cool! Is the site from before or after the Civil War?

 

[smokeythecat]

I had one once. Best best is the land records for the county.

 

[Rockingcm]

That's cool! Is the site from before or after the Civil War?

Kyle, the newest coin I have found at this site is 1853. I did find a lamp part with an 1860's patent date up the hill a bit. I would say my site is 1849-1855 ish

 

[Brian C.]

Two years ago, I found a US State Militia Panel Plate Belt Buckle that dates circa 1850-1865 in the yard of a 1910 home in Sudlersville, Maryland.

Here is the original thread I made all that time ago:

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/t...-belt-panel-plate-cannot-believe-my-eyes.html

At the time, I was determined to find out who may have dropped this belt buckle, a 19th century militia relic where I least expected to find one, especially since all the other relics I've found at this site are appropriate to the age of the house!

This is how it looks now after a good cleaning:

View attachment 1937545

View attachment 1937546

Two years later, I still haven't come any closer to finding out who this buckle may have belonged to. The only clue I have is that the property was likely owned by a William Nickerson in 1877. If anyone on this site could direct me to an atlas of Queen Anne's County MD pre-Civil War, a list of Maryland state and local militias at the time, or any info about Sudlersville, MD and how it may have intersected with the Civil War, it would be most appreciated; I've been working on this mystery for over two years and could really use some help on that front.

Cheers, Kyle

PS: Moderators, If there's a more appropriate forum for me to direct this question to, feel free to move this thread there

Is that not a Texas buckle they only issued 100 of, if it is, it is quite valuable.

 

[crashbandicoot]

Thank you!

You,re welcome!

 

[devldog]

Congrat's on a beautiful piece of Saved History on the belt plate. I was thinking perhaps a Texas plate too with the Lone middle star of maybe a plate representing the single star of the "Bonnie Blue Flag".'This plate I'm sure displays well in your collection.

 

[Trezurehunter]

That is a very nice plate. Good luck on your research.