Belt Buckle Design Help

[AK in KY]

I found a buckle in Kentucky that is the same design as the ones which have an oval with letters inside. Mine have the letters K.S.G. Does anyone know what that stands for. I have been told it may be Kentucky State Guard, which were the confederates I believe.

AK in KY

 

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[TomWVa]

can you get a pic?

that would help. may be a milita or military school buckle.

 

[AK in KY]

Tom

Next time mine son is here I will have him take a pic for me. Thanks

AK in KY

 

[AK in KY]

Here is a photo of the plate.

 

[trk5capt]

AK, Your buckle is a KY. State Guard circa 1874. Patterned after the U.S. plate of the period. trk5capt...

 

[Kentucky Kache]

Nice find.

 

[Nana40]

Wow!!! Nice find!!!

Nana

 

[AK in KY]

Thanks for the info.

AK in KY