🔎 UNIDENTIFIED Vintage Military Issue Eagle Belt Buckle E Pluribus Unum. Horstman Uniform Co.

[KDR13]

Hi, my name is Kevin (KDR13) I am new to the site and I think it is very nice of people to offer assistance on figuring out what an item is. The belt is in brand new condition in the original tin box labeled The Horstmann Uniform Co. Philadelphia. I purchased this item on Ebay and the seller stated this was from the Civil War/Indian Wars era. The belt looks like it could be fitted with sword straps but none came with it.
Thank you very much for your potential time and effort in helping me with this information quest.

Kevin
St. Petersburg, Florida

 

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[vpnavy]

...figuring out what an item is...seller stated this was from the Civil War/Indian Wars era...

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[The Rebel]

That's a really cool find!

Based on my quick Google search makes me believe it's post Civil War era, probably Spanish American war period.

 

[ModernMiner]

That looks very similar to one I dug many years ago at a CW location where there was a 2 day battle.
I was told mine was a post-war 1874 model.

 

[KDR13]

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Thank you!

 

[KDR13]

That looks very similar to one I dug many years ago at a CW location where there was a 2 day battle.
I was told mine was a post-war 1874 model.

Thank you for the helpful information.

 

[KDR13]

That's a really cool find!

Based on my quick Google search makes me believe it's post Civil War era, probably Spanish American war period.

Thank you for your informed input.

 

[KDR13]

That looks very similar to one I dug many years ago at a CW location where there was a 2 day battle.
I was told mine was a post-war 1874 model.

Thank you for your time and knowledge.

 

[Whynotnow?]

That belt looks really good, almost too good. If its not a reproduction, its definitely post-civil war.

 

[KDR13]

1st - Welcome Aboard! You didn't list your state (or country) in your profile. So, you might consider jumping over to Sub-Forum: Select Your Area.... and selecting location information (i.e., clubs, hunts, finds, legends, maps, etc.) directly related to your state (or country)...

2nd - I moved ya from NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS over to WHAT IS IT? for more exposure.

NOTE: Forum NEW MEMBER INSTRODUCTIONS Description: New to TreasureNet? Introduce yourself to our community here! Welcome aboard and Happy Hunting!

Thank you for the help.

 

[KDR13]

That belt looks really good, almost too good. If its not a reproduction, its definitely post-civil war.

Thank you for your input. I don't think it is reproduction based on the sharp angles on the buckle. All the reproductions on E bay all the angles are rounded off. Then again, what do I know? I am the one asking the question.

 

[Robot]

Hi KDR13​

Vintage Civil War Replica Belt Buckle Plate Soapstone FEDERAL EAGLE Cameo Relief​

Did the Dealer say it was "Original"?

Vintage Civil War Replica Belt Buckle Plate Soapstone FEDERAL EAGLE Cameo Relief - Etsy Canada

This Belt Buckles item is sold by AntebellumAnnes. Ships from United States. Listed on 06 Dec, 2023

www.etsy.com

 

[KDR13]

Hi KDR13​

Vintage Civil War Replica Belt Buckle Plate Soapstone FEDERAL EAGLE Cameo Relief​

Did the Dealer say it was "Original"?

Vintage Civil War Replica Belt Buckle Plate Soapstone FEDERAL EAGLE Cameo Relief - Etsy Canada

This Belt Buckles item is sold by AntebellumAnnes. Ships from United States. Listed on 06 Dec, 2023

www.etsy.com

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Yes, stated it was new old stock that was like it was in a time capsule.

 

[KDR13]

Yes, stated it was new old stock that was like it was in a time capsule.

I looked up that buckle you spoke of, it is not the same as mine. That is a hook style to go in a belt hole mine is a brass clasp style. No hooks on the buckle at all.