unknown belt plate ? (solved)

[pghDFXer]

I recently found this plate but im not not sure what it is.

 

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[creeper71]

Re: unknown belt plate ?

just a guess but looks 1700's by the eagle

 

[Bayter]

Re: unknown belt plate ?

Looks close to this one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CIVIL-WAR-2...287?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5647c0a26f

 

[pghDFXer]

Re: unknown belt plate ?

Yeah, sorta but not really.

 

[pghDFXer]

Re: unknown belt plate ?

This one measures 2"x3". just a hair under 3". It has to be a replica ?

 

[Bayter]

Re: unknown belt plate ?

That's what I think too. The real ones are solid and flat on the back, at least the ones that I've seen. I pulled up several 1851 officer buckles on the internet and they all have some variances. But they are all solid on the back. What do you know about it? Did you dig it up? Where? How deep?

 

[pghDFXer]

Re: unknown belt plate ?

Yeah I dug it, it was a few inches down at an old old park. Thats what I thought about the back. this is stamped looking, fairly solid though. Maybe an early re-enactment piece .

 

[Bayter]

Re: unknown belt plate ?

What I would recommend is that you post it on the Real or Fake forum. There are some pretty smart folks over there. I bet they could clear it up for you in a hurry. Good luck. My fingers are crossed for you.

 

[pghDFXer]

Re: unknown belt plate ?

yep . thanks

 

[BuckleBoy]

Re: unknown belt plate ?

This is a post-CW, M1874panel plate.

Just a sec and I'll find you a link to another photo.


Best Wishes,


Buckles

 

[BuckleBoy]

Re: unknown belt plate ?

OK, got it.

See my replies to this post, and you will find another identical plate in the original post.

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,443772.0.html

Best Wishes,


Buckleboy

 

[Bayter]

Re: unknown belt plate ?

Buckleboy your a stud!

 

[pghDFXer]

Re: unknown belt plate ?

Yeah that was quick ,thanks BB. I just cant tell, it looks real close to me.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Re: unknown belt plate ?

Yeah that was quick ,thanks BB. I just cant tell, it looks real close to me.

Yes, that is the same plate. I will try to find another example, but that is your plate.

And in terms of the authenticity, of course it's real. And it is a great find. No reenactor would be using a post-CW plate. And they are not worth a massive amount, so it would be too much trouble to counterfeit them. Congratulations on a really nice keeper!

-Buck

 

[pghDFXer]

Re: unknown belt plate ?

Thanks again, thats great to know. Thats a first for me.