Excavated snake buckle recovered from at White Oak Swamp, Virginia. The majority of this style buckles were made in England. They are associated with the P53 Enfield rifle imported for use by both armies during the Civil war. That being said, the Enfield rifle was the most imported weapon of the Confederacy. While there is no way of knowing for sure, odds are that this was once worn by a Confederate Infantryman. The snake as well as the one surviving belt loop are made of brass. The belt loop will accommodate a 1 3/4" belt. An example of this buckle is listed in Steve Mullinax's book "Confederate Belt Plates & Buckles" as plate 179. If you are a belt plate and buckle collector this will make a great addition to your collection.

Item # AA595

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