Clipped Corner Belt Buckle

Clipped Corner Belt Buckle - Inventory Number: BEL 557

At the start of the war, southern state militias recruited new members rapidly. The resources were not available to outfit everyone with attractive die stamped accoutrement plates. Consequently, the authorities turned to local contractors to provide simple plates with a military bearing. The result was a thin sheet brass buckle with clipped corners. Some were die stamped, others hand cut following a pattern. Strenuous field duty quickly snapped off the cheaply made soldered belt hooks. This example has a rolled wide tongue and is missing the bar.

Comes housed in a 6 x 8 inch display case with black velvet backing and descriptive card.

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Inventory Number: BEL 557