$2,000.00 SOLD
Quantity Available: None
Item Code: 241-184
Here is a fine dug specimen of an original, Confederate ‘Richmond-style’ tongue and wreath buckle recovered from an undisclosed area. Constructed with the sand-cast mold process, this attractive and desirable, brass, two-piece accouterment is in very good overall condition. Believed to have been made in Richmond, ca. 1861-1865, this sturdy contract plate bears a pronounced convex curve and both tongue and wreath pieces are well cast and formed. Plate retains its definitive shape with no dents or cracks. The two belt loops are narrow but strong with no bends.
Details of the laurel leaf wreath are worn down with the tongue letters ‘CS’ well defined and bear clear high serifs. Wreath shows very slight scuffing / rubbing to the surface. When tongue is unhooked, the wreath shows a rough casting flaw along the top edge of the bottom tray. With tongue in place, it does not detract from the pleasing appearance of the plate. Tongue has a tapered ‘step-up’ contour that goes from the disc to the bar and is so typical of most of these two piece CS plates. A wonderful brass specimen, this waist buckle measures approximately 48mm (tongue) x 49mm (wreath) and is 1 7/8” high. Entire plate displays a dark greenish brown patina. No maker’s mark visible.
This handsome and desirable Confederate government issue ‘Richmond-style’ two piece accoutrement is in wonderful dug condition and would make a very fine adder to any Confederate waist belt plate display.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE,
MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY PROGRAM.
FOR OUR POLICIES AND TERMS,
CLICK ON ‘CONTACT US’ AT THE TOP OF ANY PAGE ON THE SITE,
THEN ON ‘LAYAWAY POLICY’.
THANK YOU!
For inquiries, please email us at [email protected]
Historical Firearms Stolen From The National Civil War Museum In Harrisburg, Pa »
Theft From Gravesite Of Gen. John Reynolds »
Cavalry Carbine Sling Swivel »
Fine Condition Brass Infantry Bugle Insignia »
This musket is stamped “42. VA. REGT. PITTSYLVANIA” on the barrel, was later altered to percussion and then shortened for use in the civilian market. It is a scarce survivor from muskets delivered to Virginia by Jame Swan of Boston in January… (1000-241). Learn More »