Confederate "Forked Tongue" Frame Waist Belt Buckle - Large Size - High Quality

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Item: Confederate "Forked Tongue" Frame Waist Belt Buckle - Large Size - High Quality
Construction: Cast brass.
Condition: Excellent, excavated. This solid buckle has a dusty green patina. The tongue is secure and moves freely. Minor casting flaws. There are no cracks, breaks, bends or repairs.  
Recovered: Unknown
Approximate size: 64 x 94 mm.
Reference: Other examples of Confederate "fork tongue" frame buckles are found in:

  • "Confederate General Service Accoutrement Plates" by Lon W. Keim, M.D. on page 245.
  • "Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates" by Steve E. Mullinax on page 89, plate 158 (also same plate is found in later "Expanded Edition" of same book on page 102, plate 179)
  • "Civil War Artifacts" by Howard Crouch, page 223, item 2.
  • "Excavated Artifacts from Battlefields and Campsites of The Civil War" by Stanley S. Phillip, page 50.
  • "Excavated Artifacts from Battlefields and Campsites of The Civil War - Supplement One" by Stanley S. Phillips, page 25.

See above pages in the additional images.

Comments: Fork tongue frame buckles of any size are rarely dug and according to "Confederate General Service Accoutrement Plates" by Lon W. Keim, M.D., regarding fork tongue frame buckles on page 223: "One of the distinctive types of Confederate issue accoutrement plates was the frame buckle with a moveable tongue. Both tongue and frame were constructed from sand cast brass, providing a sturdy, lightweight and practical piece of equipment. Its simple design and composition made for ease of manufacture, and production of this utilitarian plate was widespread. This style of buckle was produced in varying sizes....".

This buckle exhibits minor manufacturing crudeness typical of items produced by the southern foundries and manufacturers. It will be an excellent addition to any excavated plate or general relic collection.

Product Code:
PC12225
This brand is available for:
BUCKLES , NEW ITEMS , ALL PLATES , CONFEDERATE RELICS

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