CONFEDERATE TEXAS BELT BUCKLE ATTRIBUTED TO WACO GUARDS.

CONFEDERATE TEXAS BELT BUCKLE ATTRIBUTED TO WACO GUARDS. This is a fine example of a well documented Confederate Texas belt buckle that is rarely offered. This may be the only pattern of Confederate Texas buckle with iron clad provenance to the Civil War era. There are several identified examples known in institutional collections. In the book by Syd Kerksis, “Plates and Buckles of the American Military” there is an example on pg. 417 attributed to a Waco soldier during the war. There are excavated specimens found in camps associated Texas troops. These buckles are of unique manufacture to other Confederate buckles being die struck with riveted belt hook and additional rivets as decorations bordering star. This buckle measures 51mm in height and about 80mm in length. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Buckle overall is in very good to fine condition exhibiting good yellow patina with numerous small nicks and scratches. Traces of original gilding are present in the protected areas around star and rivets on obverse and on reverse in protected areas of die stamp. 4-41415 JS4 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	2392	$1,150.00	CONFEDERATE TEXAS BELT BUCKLE ATTRIBUTED TO WACO GUARDS. This is a fine example of a well documented Confederate Texas belt buckle that is rarely offered. This may be the only pattern of Confederate Texas buckle with iron clad provenance to the Civil War era. There are several identified examples known in institutional collections. In the book by Syd Kerksis, “Plates and Buckles of the American Military” there is an example on pg. 417 attributed to a Waco soldier during the war. There are excavated specimens found in camps associated Texas troops. These buckles are of unique manufacture to other Confederate buckles being die struck with riveted belt hook and additional rivets as decorations bordering star. This buckle measures 51mm in height and about 80mm in length. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Buckle overall is in very good to fine condition exhibiting good yellow patina with numerous small nicks and scratches. Traces of original gilding are present in the protected areas around star and rivets on obverse and on reverse in protected areas of die stamp. 4-41415 JS4 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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