US Belt Buckle, New Guy, first time post.

[cmcoghlin]

Hi all,
Can anyone help me out with this belt buckle? Model, era... any info would be much appreciated. My grandfather gave it to me years ago. Unfortunately he has passed since then, so I can't get his knowledge on it.

P.S. I've never been into the hobby, but I am very intrigued as I look through the posts.

Happy Hunting!

 

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[Tedyoh]

Not that I will be of any help, but others will need to see the back of the buckle, in particular the prongs that attach to the leather....but that may be hard to do.

 

[cmcoghlin]

Tedyoh, thanks. Like I said, new guy! HAHA

 

[Tedyoh]

Maybe an Indian War era buckle....if so pretty cool! Civil War era had 3 prongs on the back and were oval shaped.

 

[A2coins]

looks pretty old someone will id it you will be surprised some of the things people id on this site

 

[A2coins]

also welcome to tnet

 

[Molewacker]

No help here, but welcome and enjoy!

 

[creskol]

I think that is circa 1872

 

[xr7ator]

Someone will be along soon and tell you exactly what it is. Looks like a nice buckle with some age, welcome from Denver.

 

[Hawks88]

Looks CW to me. But I’m no expert either. I think your grandfather gave you a wonderful gift. welcome to tnet.

 

[Rookster]

It's was a great gift.Congrats

 

[fyrffytr1]

I think Creskol got it with the model 1872 buckle ID. Here's a link:
US M-1872 Cavalry Brace System Waist Belt & Buckle - Items for Sale - J&J Military Antiques

 

[Ripcon]

We call those buckles "occupation buckles" because they came out during Reconstruction and many Union troops were still occupying the South. Nice buckle.

 

[Fullstock]

Indian Wars, really nice buckle, especially with the leather intact.

 

[cmcoghlin]

Thank you all. Its been a big help.
**Update** After digging around a bit, I think I found the accompanying holster.