Civil war belt plate

[Firedigger109]

Hey guys never posted on the civil war forum before because I’ve never found anything civil war lol. I found this interesting buckle the other day in a farm field but I’m having trouble finding any information on it. Thanks so much for your time!

 

[HanoverDigger]

Nice...and a rare one I believe.

 

[Firedigger109]

Do you have any info on it?

 

[pan4au]

Yes, probably is rare. Don't recall seeing anything like that before.. I'll look through my book Hopefully I can find a match.. Congrats Bro

 

[pan4au]

do you have a pic of the reverse

 

[pan4au]

do you have a pic of the reverse
http://www.relicman.com/plates/zLibraryPlate.660.NorthCarolina.htm
it has a rarity of 6

 

[pan4au]

it is listed on pages 388 & 389 on "plates and Buckles of the American Military 1795-1878 by Sydney C. Kerksis

 

[Firedigger109]

I do not have a pic of the back but I can get one when I get home in the morning, full time firefighter and I won't be home till the A.M. You can see where the pins were at one time but no longer there. Ive never seen anything like it before. It was a very neat find for sure. Very much appreciate the info. Do any of you guys have any tips for care and preservation?

 

[Firedigger109]

Ive only cleaned it so far with water and a very soft bristled brush

 

[pan4au]

My book said many of these had faulty designed soldered on hooks and many were found in the camps that their troops occupied. Legend has it that they were manufactured in railway shop in Greensboro, NC
Also the S. T. stands for State Troops. not sure about the do's and don'ts on preservation

 

[Digger70pa]

Awesome find buddy. I've heard of them coming out on the Gettysburg retreat route. What part of the country are you from?

 

[Firedigger109]

I live in North Carolina. Gonna get a pic of the back side of the plate in a sec

 

[Confetrit]

Congrat's on the find of the N.C. Confetrit buckle from a retired Firefighter. Continued Success and be safe out there brother.

 

[brianc577]

That is one of the rarest buckles you can find, I hope it's real the dropped some but they've sold for $7,500 in the past

 

[Firedigger109]

Here are the cleaned pics, front and back. Thank you all for your comments! All info is very much appreciated

 

[Firedigger109]

Much appreciated Kevin

 

[brianc577]

You have an amazing find

 

[brianc577]

http://www.shilohrelics.com/cgi-bin/Display_Item.asp?116355

Site is selling one for $6950, congtats!!

 

[doc holiday232]

Absolutely beautiful---continued good luck and be safe.

 

[Firedigger109]

This is truly my biggest find to date. I really appreciate all the info fellas!! Awesome find for sure. Never know what you’ll dig up I guess!