✅ SOLVED Buckle ID

[redbronco]

First, I know its a belt buckle. No markings, 2.75 by 2.0 inches. A little history of the area where it was found. Livingston, MS
In 1829, the county seat was moved from Beatties Bluff to Livingston. A courthouse and jail were built by 1833, and the town was incorporated in 1836.That same year, the county seat was officially moved to Canton, though Livingston "unofficially" remained the county seat until 1858, because its courthouse continued to be used until that year. Livingston became an important trading center for nearby plantations.

A Methodist church was established in Livingston around 1830[SUP], [/SUP]and there was a Masonic Lodge from 1854 to 1866, when Union forces ransacked and destroyed it.

By the 1850s, railways had been established across the county, and Livingston had been bypassed. Most of the town's residents moved and businesses shut down[SUP], [/SUP]though the post office remained until at least 1902.The only remains of the original town are a cemetery, and the foundation of the court square. No skirmishes documented.

The buckle looks like a few I have seen online but I'm no expert so counting on you guys for help. Is it civilian or CW? With no markings or design, I am thinking just a cool 1850-1870 belt buckle.

 

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[HuntinDog]

Definitely a cool buckle!
Congrats on a great find

 

[Mud Hut]

It looks like Plate 75 on pge 56 of American Military Belt Plates by O'Donnell & Campbell, and described as a "shoulder belt plate, regulation 1808. enlisted, ca. 1808-1814"

 

[duggap]

It looks like Plate 75 on pge 56 of American Military Belt Plates by O'Donnell & Campbell, and described as a "shoulder belt plate, regulation 1808. enlisted, ca. 1808-1814"

Also, in Kerksis' book, on page 167, figure 161. This seems to be an exact copy of yours. Note the attachment hocks are different from what you normally see. Circa 1810, per Kerksis.

 

[Iron Patch]

Great find! From what I understand whether it's American or British is determined by the size.

 

[bonepicker]

Nice Find . Very interesting Buckle.
If indeed confirmed 1812 era, that would be awesome.
Anyone have any pictures available from the books listed above?
Would love to see them...

 

[Mud Hut]

Nice Find . Very interesting Buckle.
If indeed confirmed 1812 era, that would be awesome.
Anyone have any pictures available from the books listed above?
Would love to see them...

Here is the one I referenced:

 

[redbronco]

Thanks for all the help on this one. This is much needed info, I wasn't sure which road to follow. Mud Hut that pic is dead on, another one I have seen had the studs too far apart and the oval was a bit wider. I appreciate everyone's help with the ID. Bonepicker, thanks for sending me this way. Good Hunting to all

 

[bonepicker]

Thanks for posting the pic Mud Hut. You rock...
Im jealous Bronco. Sounds like you might want to go back to that spot and see what else is there.

 

[redbronco]

I'm hoping to get another invite. Going to have to sweet talk my lady friend, maybe take her to lunch. Hope the wife won't mind. They are doing some more development, hope to have another chance to go and maybe take a couple more MDers up there. We be working on that.