CONFEDERATE “FORKED TONGUE” BUCKLE.

CONFEDERATE “FORKED TONGUE” BUCKLE. This buckle measures 3-3/4″ x just over 2-1/2″. This is one of the numerous varieties of this particular plate used by both Eastern and Western Confederate armies. These buckles are commonly excavated on battlefields and campsites in all theaters of war, often with missing or broken tongues. This particular specimen is excavated also and highly cleaned and put on a reproduction belt to show how it was worn. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “On reproduction belt.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Buckle exhibits several bends to body and to tongue. Reproduction belt is wearable and sound. 4-31411 JS39 (500-1,000)

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
	1202	$460.00	CONFEDERATE “FORKED TONGUE” BUCKLE. This buckle measures 3-3/4″ x just over 2-1/2″. This is one of the numerous varieties of this particular plate used by both Eastern and Western Confederate armies. These buckles are commonly excavated on battlefields and campsites in all theaters of war, often with missing or broken tongues. This particular specimen is excavated also and highly cleaned and put on a reproduction belt to show how it was worn. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “On reproduction belt.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Buckle exhibits several bends to body and to tongue. Reproduction belt is wearable and sound. 4-31411 JS39 (500-1,000) 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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