Original U.S. Civil War Federal Issue M-1839 Enlisted Belt Buckle With “Puppy Paw” Studs ger but there is definitely wear

but there is definitely wear from service and/or cleaning

T/4 Andy Gazzale

The blade on this nice mid-war production dagger remains bright and still retains most of the factory cross grain

This example has 3 pockets on the front

Original U.S. Civil War Federal Issue M-1839 Enlisted Belt Buckle With “Puppy Paw” Studs ger but there is definitely wearOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very nice original U. S. Civil War Federal enlisted waist belt plate of the M1839 pattern, retaining all three early puppy paw style brass attachment fittings on the reverse. This is an excavated example, recovered from a campsite or battlefield, with a dark bronze patina across the face. The convex, die struck brass face displays the large raised letters US. A double border follows the oval edge of the