ENLISTED CONFEDERATE CS BUCKLE & BELT

ENLISTED CONFEDERATE CS BUCKLE & BELT This buckle is the classic, lead-filled, CS egg, similar to Kerksis’ Fig. 273. This particular buckle is in very good condition with full lead and hooks on reverse. Soldier scratched his initials “SRS” into back of plate, along with other, indiscernible writing. This is a scarce variety of buckle associated with the Army of Northern Virginia. The belt this buckle is on originally had a buckle with “puppy paw” hooks, but this buckle has been with this belt a long time and displays nicely with it. It would be difficult to find a better specimen of this buckle. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Stamped copper with wire hooks held by lead or solder filling. Oval in shape with “CS”.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection.` CONDITION: Buckle exhibits several small dents, scratches, and small bends at top and right side. 4-31408 JS31 (6,000-8,000)

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
	1194	$6,325.00	ENLISTED CONFEDERATE CS BUCKLE & BELT This buckle is the classic, lead-filled, CS egg, similar to Kerksis’ Fig. 273. This particular buckle is in very good condition with full lead and hooks on reverse. Soldier scratched his initials “SRS” into back of plate, along with other, indiscernible writing. This is a scarce variety of buckle associated with the Army of Northern Virginia. The belt this buckle is on originally had a buckle with “puppy paw” hooks, but this buckle has been with this belt a long time and displays nicely with it. It would be difficult to find a better specimen of this buckle. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Stamped copper with wire hooks held by lead or solder filling. Oval in shape with “CS”.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection.` CONDITION: Buckle exhibits several small dents, scratches, and small bends at top and right side. 4-31408 JS31 (6,000-8,000) 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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