MEXICAN WAR ERA TEXAS SWORD BELT BUCKLE.

MEXICAN WAR ERA TEXAS SWORD BELT BUCKLE. This 2 pc interlocking rectangular sword belt plate with 5-pointed star motif is unique as far as we know. Stars can denote a variety of militia units with Texas among them. Other motifs of this type manufacture include “NY”. The rectangular device with star is soldered onto the buckle tongue. The central device has a stipple background with the raised star as the central device. This buckle is very well made and reminiscent of some buckles that would have been found in presentation sword cases. The back of buckle has areas of old varnish? There is a small cartouche of a raised letter “S” visible on tongue. SIZE: 54mm x 91mm. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection CONDITION: Buckle overall is very good to fine exhibiting good brown patina. 4-41416 JS3 (3,000-5,000)

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
	2393	$2,875.00	MEXICAN WAR ERA TEXAS SWORD BELT BUCKLE. This 2 pc interlocking rectangular sword belt plate with 5-pointed star motif is unique as far as we know. Stars can denote a variety of militia units with Texas among them. Other motifs of this type manufacture include “NY”. The rectangular device with star is soldered onto the buckle tongue. The central device has a stipple background with the raised star as the central device. This buckle is very well made and reminiscent of some buckles that would have been found in presentation sword cases. The back of buckle has areas of old varnish? There is a small cartouche of a raised letter “S” visible on tongue. SIZE: 54mm x 91mm. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection CONDITION: Buckle overall is very good to fine exhibiting good brown patina. 4-41416 JS3 (3,000-5,000) 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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