Military buckle or not?

[codyzim]

Hello all. I found this today while detecting at an 1800's home. Not sure of how old it is, but I also wanted to know if it's military related at all. Thanks!

 

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[bobby5]

Nice Buckle, Ill be watching this one.

 

[CoilyGirl]

I'll be watching too.Hope you get an ID on it.

 

[duggap]

Ok, I'll be the first to get shot at. I think you have a woman's fashion belt. Being an oval with out any filling, there is no way that plate would stand up to active campaigning. I did look somewhat hurriedly through Kerksis' and McDonald's books without any luck.

 

[Ant]

It is not US Military IMO.

 

[nsdq]

Looks like a old reenactment belt buckle

 

[Goldiver]

Looks like an early to mid 1800's Militia buckle to me, I can't find a match though might be a pretty rare one.

Steve

 

[Ant]

I think your belt buckle has 2 bands on the back that are similar to this Victorian Period buckle that I only found half of. I think my buckle has a patent date of April 7th, 1904, that might help date your nice eagle with sun rays buckle.

 

[flyadive]

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/today-s-finds/466354-1800-s-waist-belt-plate-wohooo.html
Here is a similar belt plate
I don't know much about military stuff but I remembered this one was found recently . The back is not correct on yours though.

 

[Ant]

Nowhere near a match or likeness.