RELIC ENGLISH SNAKE BUCKLE

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Item Code: 883-76

Recovered in the greater Richmond, VA area. This excavated example of the English-import snake buckle was typically used by Confederates during the Civil War. This particular specimen is complete and solid and has a uniform dark brown patina. The two belt loops retain their original shape without any “pulling”. The snake-hook portion is type that is unadorned with a central flower. A very nice buckle.

The shortage of domestically manufactured accoutrements forced the Confederacy to turn to Great Britain as a source. Confederate belts and leathers were purchased through companies such as S. Isaac, Campbell & Company generally conforming to British-Army regulation gear for the Enfield Rifle.  [JET]

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