cant find a reference for this one

[BigBiloxi]

can't find a reference for this one

This was found in an area that also yielded a 1743 2 reale and an 1806 half dollar. Sorry I didn't include anything for scale but the main diameter is about that of a silver dollar and the tongue diameter is between a quarter and a half. There is an image of what appears to be a palm tree and beneath it is a curved fish. It is in high relief. Any help identifying this would be greatly appreciated.

 

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[cw0909]

i dont know about the palm tree,but that is one cool buckle,you found both pieces in the same hole?
neat cool find, one of the buckle people should be able to fig the palm tree,and maker

 

[cw0909]

i looked at the hanover brass foundry site,didnt see yours,maybe it is S.C. or FL.
i think it might be CW,but it may not be CW
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[Lafitte Deux]

As I recall, most S.C. buckles had a cannon at the base of the palm.
It could be some kind of pre-war militia buckle from SC, Fla, or other gulf state.

 

[LuckyThirteen08]

Thats an awesome buckle,Definitely one for the collection!

Thanks For Sharing,
HH John

 

[Phanntom]

Looks like the SC palmetto to me.

 

[kuger]

First off,I want to say,I have never seen an exact match to your buckle,but there are a few things that are very similar to other examples I have seen and I ca comfortably say this piece will likely date to the early to mid 20th Cetntury.I can also say the Palm likely has no tie to S.C. or any militia or Def. no military association.Cool buckle and awesome that you got both halves!

 

[Ironman!]

Belt loops are also wider than normal. Maybe a foreign buckle?

IM

 

[kuger]

Belt loops are also wider than normal. Maybe a foreign buckle?

IM

Not sure I.M.,is (especially the wreath)has a lot of similar characteristics of the anchor buckle we have seen on here quite a few times