any ideas on this buckle?

[medicman]

it came from the same site this place was occuped in the early 1820s. it has a lions head and appears to be half of a two peice any help would be appreciated. thanks again, wendell.

 

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[ZumbroKid]

Nice looking buckle, in time someone will see it and give more info on it.

 

[trk5capt]

Wendell, I believe your buckle is an early English import. Some have been dug in early confederate sites. I will look through my references and get back to you. trk5capt...

 

[jeff of pa]

This is the Best I could do to Pull out the Pic.

 

[trk5capt]

Wendell, on page 212 of Gavin's book Accoutrement Plates North & South, figure 178 a picture of a buckle much like yours can be found. Gavin states that they were imported by the confederacy, seized from blockade runners by the north and sold by Bannermans for years. I hope this helps you out. trk5capt...