Civil War belt buckle...original or fake??

[ncweo]

A friend of mine purchased this recently at an antiques store. I know nothing about civil war militaria and he would like to know if it is real or fake. It was identified by the store owner as a "Civil War Navy Belt Buckle, False-Two Piece." What are your opinions on this one. Is there a better place to post this to get the answers. Thanks as always.

[KurtA]

Original, but not CW. This style eagle was used from 1905 to 1940.

Kurt

[Patriot]

Agreed.

[ncweo]

Thanks for your help. Do you know the range (high and low) this would typically sale for?

[KurtA]

Thanks for your help. Do you know the range (high and low) this would typically sale for?

If it was bought at an antique store labled as a "Civil War Naval Belt Buckle - False Two Piece", I sure it was greatly overpriced. 20th Century USN belt buckles are extremely common and a very tough sell. With a belt one might sell for $50 to $75 to someone who wants to display it on a uniform. Without a belt, you'd be lucky to get half that.

Kurt

[ncweo]

If it was bought at an antique store labled as a "Civil War Naval Belt Buckle - False Two Piece", I sure it was greatly overpriced. 20th Century USN belt buckles are extremely common and a very tough sell. With a belt one might sell for $50 to $75 to someone who wants to display it on a uniform. Without a belt, you'd be lucky to get half that.

Kurt