Civil War Buckle?

[kylews8973]

I found this in East Texas. It was where an old homestead stood in the mid 1800's. I'm pretty sure it's a buckle from the civil war era. My question is, is this rare or a pretty common find? Any information you have on this item would be greatly appreciated!

 

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[kuger]

It very well could be C.W. period or possibly Pre C.W.,there are several tongues that go with this wreath.When I get home I will give ya some further info on a few.Awesome find!!!

 

[Monty]

Probably from CW era, but I don't know how you would prove it was from the civil war. And by the way that is only half of the buckle. It was a two piece buckle. Be sure to search the area again very carefully and try to find the other half. Neat find! Monty

 

[Kieth-Tx]

Very possible...here is a complete one very similar to yours! Sweet find!

 

[worldtalker]

kyle,I don't give a hoot if it's only half a buckle or not,super nice find,in nice shape too!!! God Bless HH Chris

 

[GaRebel1861]

Nice find. I would love to see the other half if you find it!

 

[kuger]

Most all of the State seal buckles of the C.W period use that wreath so as stated before there are many possibilities....also as said it may be Pre C.W. as well

 

[kieser sousa/rip]

I found and sold one just like yours about 10-15 years ago and sold it to a dealer for $400.

 

[High Plains Digger]

Wasn't there just someone that found the tongue insert on a dig in Virginia? I don't know if it is a matched pair or not.

 

[kuger]

Wasn't there just someone that found the tongue insert on a dig in Virginia? I don't know if it is a matched pair or not.

Yep its on the banner and I am pretty sure it would fit

 

[kylews8973]

wonder how much that would cost.

 

[kuger]

Wasn't there just someone that found the tongue insert on a dig in Virginia? I don't know if it is a matched pair or not.

Yep its on the banner and I am pretty sure it would fit

Actually that tongues wreath has the Oak Leaf,yours is what we call Olive leaf


?The Banner Tongue price?Undamaged....a couple Grand+