Fakes, reproductions, replicas, an investigative report, by Harry Ridgeway

Fakes, reproductions, replicas,
CS two piece buckle, script letter style, Confederate plate 002

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Original is well made, bevel edge on connecting bar, tongue is step up, may have been intended for Engineers or Surgeons.

F1443        Script CS 2- Piece Belt Buckle, manufactured by Hanover Brass
 
 
Tongue keeper 46.6mm
Wreath keeper 47.6mm
Wreath height 48.7mm

Editor note: Plate was obtained directly from Hanover Brass as a sample of his production.  Note that any maker marks on this buckle are weak, apparently so that they can be easily removed or obscured. 

F1014      Script CS 2- Piece Belt Buckle, manufactured by Hanover Brass
 
"This is a reproduction Script CS 2- Piece belt plate. This style was said to have been used by Confederate Engineers and Confederate Surgeons. But I believe that Officer's would have also chosen this for their wear. This reproduction is cast in red brass and is a beautiful example of a very rare buckle."

Source: ebay auction by jaglady00 3/12/06 "Script CS 2- Piece Belt Buckle Plate Item number: 6611643470"

Editor note: "jaglady00" is Hanover Brass, items sold as reproductions.   

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FP0313

CS two part belt plate, "script" style

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F1056    Another Script CS manufactured by Hanover Brass
 
"This reproduction Script CS 2 piece style plate was cast from an original. This was a rare type used during the Civil War. This auction includes 7 Cast Script C uniform coat buttons also reproduction and sand cast in red brass and hand finished by Hanover Bras Foundry. Buckle also cast in red brass for a matched set. You are bidding on 7 coat buttons, even though only a couple are pictured. Wearable or wonderful Collection Display."

Source: ebay auction by jaglady00 4/21/06 "Script CS 2-Piece Belt Buckle Plate includes 7 Script C (Cavalry) buttons Item number: 6622558275"

Editor note: "jaglady00" is Hanover Brass, items sold as reproductions

F1190     CS two part belt plate, "script" style manufactured by Tim Parsley
 
 
Tongue keeper 45.7mm
Wreath keeper 46.8mm
Wreath height 48.0mm

Editor note: Plate was obtained directly from Tim Parsley.

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