Looking for help with buckle ID

[Locke]

SOLVED
Hey folks pulled this out of the ground in Alexandria, VA...history goes back to pre Civil War times.



After scrubbing the clasp a little I can see a stamp;
“Royal M....” and a date of 1843 below.


Any information would be helpful.

 

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[Retired Sarge]

Could it possibly read, Royal M Mfg Co?

 

[Locke]

Could it possibly read, Royal M Mfg Co?

You are absolutely correct! I just googled them and found similar style buckles. I was hoping 1843 was a date but looks like several of their designs would have an “item number” stamped as well.

Thank you again.