US Waist Belt Buckle Marked "W. H. SMITH / BROOKLYN"
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Item: US Waist Belt Buckle Marked "W. H. SMITH / BROOKLYN"
Construction: Stamped thin sheet brass, with raised stamped letters "US", rear with solder fill and stud type attachment hooks.
Condition: Excellent, excavated. Its brass front, with its recognizable raised fat letter style "US" found on Smith marked plates, has a chocolate brown patina. The rim is complete with no issues other than two small dents above, and to the left of the letter "U" from period use. The rear has a near complete complement of solder with minor surface flaking at the rim. The manufacturer's stamp of "W. H. SMITH / BROOKLYN" is stamped into the rear with nearly every letter visible. All three belt attachment hooks remain in place. The body of the buckle has a slight upward bend at the "U" end. There are no cracks, breaks or repairs.
Recovered: Unknown
Approximate size: 54 x 86 mm.
Reference: Examples of similar "W. H. SMITH / BROOKLYN" marked US waist belt buckles are pictured and described in the following reference books:
- "American Military Belt Plates" by Michael J. O'Donnell and J. Duncan Campbell, on page 302, plate 483.
- "Civil War Artifacts" by Howard Crouch, page 188, item 1.
- "The Hammond Civil War Collection" by Mike O'Donnell & Howard Crouch, pages 102, item 4.
See above pages in additional images.
Comments: Though the Smith mark is the most common of manufacturer's stamps, most plates recovered do not have a manufacturer's stamp, making those that are recovered, a rarity and a great day for any relic hunter. This belt plate will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War plate or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC10903
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