Fakes, reproductions, replicas, an investigative report, by Harry Ridgeway

Fakes, reproductions, replicas,
US Artillery two part buckle, Regulation 1839, Federal plates 252 to 254

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Original was two piece cast buckle.

F1241       "US" Artillery two part buckle manufactured by Hanover Brass


Tongue keeper 52.1mm
Wreath keeper 51.9mm
Wreath height 47.9mm

Editor note: Plate was obtained directly from Hanover Brass.

F1091    "US" Artillery two part buckle manufactured by Hanover Brass
  
"This reproduction 1839 US Artillery Belt plate is a MUST for anyone who enjoys civil war belt buckles. It is cast in red brass and as close as you will get to the original. A rare belt plate. Artillery style. Each belt loop is stamped STORMS, the maker. Marked as a reproduction. Wear or display."

Source: ebay auction by jaglady00 3/31/06 "1839 US "Artillery" STORMS 2 piece Belt Buckle Plate Item number: 6617185388"

Editor note: "jaglady00" is Hanover Brass, items sold as reproductions.   

F1110     US Artillery plate made by Hanover Brass
 
"My original that i use as my master pattern.
Two different originals I use as my master patterns. When you use the original the reproduction is 1 mm smaller"

Source:  Plateman posting on NVRHA 6/6/06

Editor note, Plateman is Hanover Brass.  I do not have measurements of this plate yet, but clearly this is higher quality than the ebay example but there are some flaws that are distinct and will carry to all of his reproductions

F1111      US Artillery plate


"US CIVIL WAR - Brass Officer's Belt Buckle
Round center. Has letters "US" in center. Ends have brass end 2" x 1/2". Takes about 2" wide leather belt. Round part in center 2" diameter. OVerall measurement 2-5/8" x 2". Original patina.
This is a genuine Civil War brass buckle. NOT A REPRODUCTION! Nice item for collectors. View pictures. See return and payment policy. Bid with confidence, I am a reputable dealer"

Source ebay auction by "erlowest", 6/12/06 "US CIVIL WAR - Brass Officer's Belt Buckle Item number: 6634626778"

Editor Note,  If sellers measurements are accurate height measures to approximately 51mm, way short of the original which should be approximately 54 or 55mm, depending on the pattern.  Although cast, these  prewar plates were well made and this example in this picture is definitely not well made.  Maker is not identified yet, but there is little doubt this is a repro.

F1122       US Artillery two part buckle

AUCTION IS FOR A VERY NICE EXCAVTED AUTHENTIC CIVIL WAR 1860-1865 US UNION 2-pc BELT BUCKLE. BUCKLE WAS DUG IN THE 1960's BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER IN MIDDLE VIRGINIA. BUCKLE HAS BEEN LIGHTLY CLEANED AT ONE POINT IN TIME. NICE DUG PATINA. EVERYONE ABOUT THIS ONE IS RIGHT AS RAIN. RARE PIECE, PLEASE EMAIL WITHANY AND ALL QUESTIONS, GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC OR YOUR MONEY BACK , 7 DAY INSPECTION PERIOD WILL BE ALLOWED. US SHIPPING WILL BE $6.00

Source:  ebay auction by vintage_comics_and_collectibles July 06, AUTHENTIC CIVIL WAR 1860-1865 US UNION 2-pc BELT BUCKLE Item number: 250004205053

Editor note:  This seller sells on ebay auction under "Private Auction".  It is highly doubtful this piece can be shown to be authentic.

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