***Buckle ID-Period???***

[relichound]

Hello Buckle and Plate experts-

My digging buddy Dave and I were out at our favorite site today in the western part of the state of Virginia, were we have dug 4 period US belt buckles, numerous period buttons (Reb and Yankee), and hundreds of bullets from both sides.

I dug today what appears to be a brass plate/buckle at only 1 inch down which I was suspect at only one inch down-but being that the ground is being grated, I dug and it rang out nicely. I have attached pics, there is one noticeable hook on the reverese, but there are no markings that I can see. I see a small wreath near the buttom and what appears to be a floral design around the face. I don't have enough info re. this and am curious to what it is that I have. Is this period, and if so, which side might have used this buckle? Thanks

Best-

Wayne

 

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[kuger]

looks like a mid 1900's western buckle to me

 

[BosnMate]

looks like a mid 1900's western buckle to me

Agree, --- German silver or nickle silver of a type buckle awarded at amateur Rodeo's, or by people dressing in western wear.

 

[Subterranean]

I also agree that it is a western-style trophy or presentation buckle from the last century. The solder-applied emblem (notice symmetrical solder marks) is missing from the front, and probably still in the area of where you found this beauty. The emblem will be the tell-all. Best of luck and good hunting. Sub

 

[skeeterd]

Yep. Trophey buckle. The hook in the back goes thru a hole in the belt. Some are solid silver, plated or as stated above, a cheaper silver alloy. They are given at rodeos, horse shows and other western equine events. Some were also sold as novelty or fashion items. The ribbon on yours appears to be blank which means it was probably not given as a trophy. However, some contests intentionally left the ribbons blank so the winner could have his or her name engraved on the buckle. On the backside of the buckle, the manufacturer usually placed a makers mark. I couldn't see one on yours.

 

[relichound]

Thanks for everyone's imput-

I thought that maybe this was a "junk" buckle and probably could not be period as it just did not look right to me. Thanks

Wayne

HH!

 

[kuger]

HA!HA!I dont know about,"Junk",......I think back at how many thousands of $$'s I spent rodeoing,and how many buckles I won.......they are worth Millions!!!

 

[skeeterd]

Haha! Yep. I won a few and they're priceless. This one probably meant somethin to somebody.

 

[kuger]

Haha! Yep. I won a few and they're priceless. This one probably meant somethin to somebody.

I see your from Mont. I am from Ennis,rode the West Coast circuit Saddle Bronc,but always made Miles City!!!

 

[skeeterd]

Glad to meet somebody else from MT. I rode saddle broncs too, but never got my pro permit. NRA, High school, college and amature only. Did compete in Ennis a couple times tho!