Virginia manufactured Cavalryman&146;s buckle surviving in an excellent state of original preservation. Manufactured at the Richmond Arsenal between 1861-1865 for Virginia Cavalry regiments. This example is referenced in “Confederate Belt Buckles & Plates” by Steve E. Mullinex, Expanded Edition on page 14, Plate 009. Excellent condition Bar-Type pattern, exhibiting a high copper content. This non-excavated example is marked with three Roman numeral bench marked “III” located on back edge of the tongue bar.
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