Confederate Adjutant General button

The Civil War Relicman,
Harry Ridgeway

Winchester, Virginia USA (changed hands 70 times in the Civil War!)
I am a collector buying and selling authentic Civil War Relics

 

Confederate States of America (CSA)
central government buckles of the Civil War

All items listed are guaranteed authentic to the Civil War or as otherwise described.
Any excavated relics have been recovered from private property with owners permission.

P1636     CS two part belt plate, Virginia style  
 

Solid cast, exaggerated serif is typical of the Virginia style plates, stepped up tongue, laurel leaf wreath.  
Attractive example, dirt covered, likely a marriage but is correct combination.
Recovered:  not known  
Tongue keeper 49.4mm, wreath keeper 48.9mm, wreath 50.4mm  
Ref: Mullinax Plate 005 or 006 $2,000.00     Sale pending!
             
P1636: A note about authenticity.  Some collectors may question this piece because of the inconsistency of ground action and color of the two pieces, yet consistency of the dirt caked on this buckle.  As indicated it is believed that this buckle is a marriage and the dirt caked onto the finish has probably been added after cleaning to blend the patinas.  I also note that this buckle is relatively larger in size than many examples and does not match any of the known repros that I am aware of.  I believe that this plate is authentic, and other collectors have agreed with this assessment, however, other collectors may question this plate.  The pattern is a favorite of the fakers, and at this time it cannot be absolutely proven to be authentic or not authentic.  Consequently the collector should factor in the risk associated with this pattern when contemplating a purchase.

P1638     CS two part belt plate, Virginia style  
 

Solid cast, exaggerated serif is typical of the Virginia style plates, stepped up tongue, laurel leaf wreath.  
Attractive example, matching patina, small bends.  
Recovered:  not known  
Tongue keeper 49.0mm, wreath keeper 47.9mm, wreath 48.6mm  
Ref: Mullinax Plate 005 or 006         Sold!

P1642     CS two part belt plate, Virginia style  
 

Solid cast, exaggerated serif is typical of the Virginia style plates, stepped up tongue, laurel leaf wreath.  
Example is thin, probably from ground action, patina is consistent.  
Recovered:  not known  
Tongue keeper 49.1mm, wreath keeper 48.0mm, wreath 48.1mm  
Ref: Mullinax Plate 005 or 006      Sold
             
P1642: A note about authenticity.  Some collectors may question this piece because this buckle is relatively thin.  It is noted that this buckle shows considerable pitting from ground action, and this would contribute to its thinness. I also note that this buckle does not match any of the known repros that I am aware of.  I believe that this plate is authentic, and other collectors have agreed with this assessment, however, other collectors may question this plate.  The pattern is a favorite of the fakers, and at this time it cannot be absolutely proven to be authentic or not authentic.  Consequently the collector should factor in the risk associated with this pattern when contemplating a purchase.

P1637     CS two part belt plate, Virginia style with pointed serif
 
 
Solid cast, Virginia style plate is noted for its pointed serif, stepped up tongue, laurel leaf wreath.  
Attractive example, dirt covered, likely a marriage but is correct combination.
Recovered:  not known  
Tongue keeper 49.2mm, wreath keeper 47.8mm, wreath 49.3mm  
Ref: Mullinax Plate 007                 Sold!
             
P1637: A note about authenticity.  Some collectors may question this piece because of the inconsistency of ground action and color of the two pieces, yet consistency of the dirt caked on this buckle.  As indicated it is believed that this buckle is a marriage and the dirt caked onto the finish has probably been added after cleaning to blend the patinas.  I also note that this buckle is relatively larger in size than many examples and does not match any of the known repros that I am aware of.  I believe that this plate is authentic, and other collectors have agreed with this assessment, however, other collectors may question this plate.  The pattern is a favorite of the fakers, and at this time it cannot be absolutely proven to be authentic or not authentic.  Consequently the collector should factor in the risk associated with this pattern when contemplating a purchase.

P1629     CS  oval belt plate, "rope border" style  
 
The standard "CS" design on this piece includes the outline of a rope around the border.  Buckles were not solder filled and  the scrap brass doubled over used for hooks.  
Nice clean example, hooks present tips broken on two hooks, this is why it was discarded!  
Recovered: Tennessee campaign  
Plate measures 55mm X 87mm (these were hand cut)  
Ref: Mullinax Plates 140 to 143         Sold!

P1618    Confederate frame buckle, "gutter back" style
    
The Confederacy was able to quickly produce these buckles early in the war, design was simple but effective, one piece no moving parts.  Construction is solid brass casting, referred to as "gutter" style referring to the depressed channel around the edge.  
Clean example, no bends or breaks  
Recovered: northern Mississippi  
Plate measures 59.4mm to 60.0mm X 66.5mm (not square)  
Ref: Mullinax Plate 171 Sold!

P1630     Confederate frame buckle, "Gutter back" style
 
Construction is solid brass casting, referred to as "gutter" style referring to the depressed channel around the edge.  
Clean example, no bends or breaks  
Recovered: not known  
Plate measures 61.9 to 62.2mm (not square) X 69.4mm  
Ref: Mullinax Plate 171 $550.00
             
P1630: A note about authenticity.  Some collectors may question this piece because of the relatively light patina on the smooth side of this buckle.  I note that most examples of this buckle show evidence of heavy polishing on the smooth side which means that it does not oxidize as quickly as the rougher unfinished size.  I also note that this buckle is relatively larger in size than many examples and does not match any of the known repros that I am aware of.  I believe that this plate is authentic, and other collectors have agreed with this assessment, however, other collectors may question this plate.  The pattern is a favorite of the fakers, and at this time it cannot be absolutely proven to be authentic or not authentic.  Consequently the collector should factor in the risk associated with this pattern when contemplating a purchase.

[Back to Buckles main page Page]

[Back to relicman.com Home Page]      [Place an Order]