cs buckle :( just seeing if I can post image

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WOW!

 

thank you! have had it since 2008 and just today had it confirmed as authentic by Gary williams the authority on buckles. I'm very happy and still a little in awe of the history

 

Any clue from whence it came?

 

If u get time I'd really like to see a pic of the back, maybe with the two halves separated and side by side. I'm looking to learn the little things that say real vs. repro.

 

A gentleman by the name of John Turner in Tennessee..but no idea before that.

 

sorry for the quality..

 

If you are ever questioning..repro or real...I'm not sure if you are aware of Garry Williams. He was one of the first metal detector civil war detectives. He lives at cold harbour and has a foundry and has probably made most of the repros cast from the originals he has found. He is a very , very nice man but also very private. He always marks his buckles gw..but many people have worn off the initials and aged teh buckles. I was very happy when he authenticated this one for me. He said it was a little beaten up but absolutely genuine.

 

Thanks 4 the xtra pix.

 

It's been in the ground for a while.....likely too the guy who wore it !!!

Thanks for the edumification Ruedi !

Did you get a circa date of MFG ????

 

Thanks for sharing! Very intresting.
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