Snake Buckle Belt Loop Keeper
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This excavated belt loop keeper for a snake buckle is in very good condition. It was acquired directly from the family of the digger. According to his records, it was "Dug in old cabin site, Gayton Mines, off River Road, Goochland Co., VA. It has an even dark green patina and the exterior belt loop portion measures approximately 50 mm in length and 19 mm in width. Its overall width, (including snake loop), measures approximately 32 mm. On one side, in what I believe to be "white out", is the diggers inventory number "PLT 0039" which corresponds with buckle's display label. I have included, in the additional images of this buckle belt loop, an image of a similar complete snake buckle found on page 285 of "Confederate General Service Accoutrement Plates" by Lon W. Keim, M.D. The snake buckle belt loop offered in this listing has no cracks, breaks, bends, or repairs and will be an excellent beginning for anyone wanting to add a snake buckle to their collection or, should you already have the other portions, an excellent opportunity to complete your buckle.
While these buckles saw use by both Federal and Confederate troops, according to the buckle reference book "Plates and Buckles of the American Military 1795 - 1874" by Sydney C. Kerksis, on page 441, regarding this style belt plate, "Among the many other military items run through the blockade during the Civil War, for use by the Confederate armed forces were a fair number of English service waist belts." A picture of a similar snake buckle is also found on page 441. Another example of a similar snake buckle is found in the second edition of O'Donnell and Campbell's "American Military Belt Plates", as plate 913 on page 541 and also other similar examples are found in "Confederate General Service Accoutrement Plates" by Lon W. Keim, M.D. on pages 285-290.
- Product Code:
- PC8786
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