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Posted 2 years ago
civilwarren
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A rare Texas Militia belt plate with the keeper and adjuster as well as part of the original leather belt. Found just a couple of weeks ago in Olathe, Kansas. Have learned that these belt plates date from the time of the Texas Revolution to Texas statehood. Some Texas militia units even wore them in the early part of the Civil War as dug examples have been found in northeastern Oklahoma. (Then Indian Territory). Paid only $39.00 for this historic artifact.
Civil WarBy the time Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered on April 9, 1865,…
Belt BucklesBelt buckles—for men, at least—are like modern-day versions of crowns. Whet…
nice buckle
Can you email more photos to NHBottles@yahoo.com?
I don't agree with the TX attribution or the age.
I have collected CW items for over 30 years.
Scott
I've never see this buckle. Been collecting, studying civil war collectables for ages. Mississippi also used the star, but I doubt if any Mississippi unit would have any business in Kansas. Almost 100% sure it's post 1900s.
Sorry.Modern made fantasy. No such buckle with *rivits made during Civil War.
Suggest you go to Savage-Arms /fake buckles section
Has the famous *patina in a Bottle* applied.