Confederate Clipped Corner Belt Buckle / SOLD

Confederate Clipped Corner Belt Buckle - Inventory Number: CON 511 / SOLD

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. It retains original keeper and bar.

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

Inventory Number: CON 511 / SOLD