Original U.S. Pre-Civil War Militia Waist Belt Buckle Plate - Ca. 1850 16th Century 726 kilometres (1

726 kilometres (1

Marine Detachments Afloat or ship detachments were assigned to aircraft carriers

There is a lot of worn in dirt and grease on the 1/3 closest to the cross guard

and this example retains a small bit of that black enamel finish

The other was removed during the period with a strange replacement which appears to be depot or field-repaired

Original U.S. Pre-Civil War Militia Waist Belt Buckle Plate - Ca. 1850 16th Century 726 kilometres (1Original Item. Only One Available. This is a lovely example of a Pre Civil War Militia waist belt plate for an Enlisted man. The buckle has heavy wear overall but is still in good shape with a lovely patina. This is a popular style of panel plate marketed before & during the Civil War. The original die was sunk in the 1850s, possibly at Philadelphias Horstmann company. A great belt plate, ready for further research and display.