RECTANGULAR CS SABER BELT PLATE.

RECTANGULAR CS SABER BELT PLATE. This buckle, 1-3/4″ high x 2-1/4″ long, is most unusual. We believe this buckle to be Veteran’s era; however, since this buckle was cataloged by the Chicago Historical Society in 1917, it is possibly wartime. We have not seen another plate exactly like this. Buckle has a keeper with it, though it does not fit perfectly. Buckle appears sand cast with a cast “W” in back along with an old catalog number in black ink. Mr. Michel, in his notes, states, “Confederate rectangular sword belt plate with cast CS inside edge frame. This plate comes from the Gunther collection disbursed by the Chicago Historical Society. The back of the plate has ink accession number 1917.32. This type plate is pictured by Sydney C. Kerksis in his book Plates and Buckles of the American Military, 1795-1874 on pages 303-304. Described by Kerksis as ‘quite rare,’ both plates shown are from the Virginia Historical Society collection.” Buckle shows wear with numerous small scratches to face. CONDITION: As described above in description. 4-31419 JS63 (400-800)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1200	$690.00	RECTANGULAR CS SABER BELT PLATE. This buckle, 1-3/4″ high x 2-1/4″ long, is most unusual. We believe this buckle to be Veteran’s era; however, since this buckle was cataloged by the Chicago Historical Society in 1917, it is possibly wartime. We have not seen another plate exactly like this. Buckle has a keeper with it, though it does not fit perfectly. Buckle appears sand cast with a cast “W” in back along with an old catalog number in black ink. Mr. Michel, in his notes, states, “Confederate rectangular sword belt plate with cast CS inside edge frame. This plate comes from the Gunther collection disbursed by the Chicago Historical Society. The back of the plate has ink accession number 1917.32. This type plate is pictured by Sydney C. Kerksis in his book Plates and Buckles of the American Military, 1795-1874 on pages 303-304. Described by Kerksis as ‘quite rare,’ both plates shown are from the Virginia Historical Society collection.” Buckle shows wear with numerous small scratches to face. CONDITION: As described above in description. 4-31419 JS63 (400-800) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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