This belt plate loop with tongue bar for multi-piece state militia buckle was recovered in the area of Brandy Station, VA. It has an overall rich brown patina and a loop height of approximately 57 mm. More measurements are included in the additional images. The belt loop top and inner bars have a distinctive raised floral design that sets it apart from other examples. Examples of similar tongues with this ornate design are shown in the following Civil War buckle reference books:
See scans of the above pages in the additional images.
Other than the inward bend of the belt loop's outer bar the device is in good shape. An outline in the shape of an arc is still visible on the front of the bar, towards the belt loop end, where the missing disk was attached. There are also tiny remnants of solder present at the front bottom edge at the lower end of the arc that once held the disk to the bar. Should you have the appropriate disk for this tongue bar, then this is an excellent opportunity to complete this part of the buckle.
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