HOF Posted November 15, 2017 Share #1 Posted November 15, 2017 I am beginning to believe that most CSA buckles that I see are fake. My mother recently gave this one to me. The story with this one is that it was made in England, but supposedly didn't make it to the US until after the war was over. Any thoughts on its authenticity and value? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share #2 Posted November 15, 2017 and the back ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted November 15, 2017 Share #3 Posted November 15, 2017 I found this while searching: M. J. Reid • 5 years agoWhere was SSAC & Co. Were they making Confederate Naval Officer's belt buckles in 1863? Richard E. West M. J. Reid • 9 months agoI would assume this to be S Issac & Co. The company was actually a group of northern businessman that formed a "dummy company" in England. S Issac & Co. to manufacture military goods for the southern war effort. Many confederate military goods are marked S Issac & Company, uniform buttons, back packs, belts.. the list goes on.. Confederate naval officers buckles were all manufactured in England, however, I don't think that Issac's was on the list of Naval buckle manufacture's. ALL C.S. naval buckles are of a two piece "spoon & wreath" interlocking design. Quality would be superior with a gold gilt wash. And I don't believe the buckles were marked. A strong word of caution here.. C.S. Naval buckles are heavily reproduced. All the little details HAVE TO BE THERE. If it is indeed marked. It has to be a period stamping with correct lettering font. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted November 15, 2017 Share #4 Posted November 15, 2017 I believe this to be a "fantasy" buckle made in the 1960's and 70's.It would not have been hallmarked in that manner nor I don't believe they even had that style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Brannan Posted November 15, 2017 Share #5 Posted November 15, 2017 Yes, its a 1960s reproduction, which was a marketed back then as real. I know because I bought one. Worth now what they originally sold for, about $15. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted November 22, 2017 Thanks for the responses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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