Just discovered the channel recently, and I'm loving the content. I'm neither American nor a big aficionado of the Civil War period; I'm mostly interested in Bowie knives (who isn't?!). But I love the informative, thoughtful and honest content you put out. Keep it up good sir!
Steve was my neighbor and family friend- thanks for talking about him I loved and admired him. Great discussion on these buckles I just got a Virginia rectangular all hooks from Richard Ferry- thanks for what you do for the hobby man. Just subscribed!
Viewer 261 of this HIGHLY informative segment on CS beltplates and buckles. Thanks Rafael for putting these together. I got "stung" with the old "minie ball in the buckle" faked relic several years ago. Luckily I didn't pay TOO much for it, but it was surely a lesson learned: "Know your buyer", so I'm not doing business with a certain antiques mall in Wytheville anymore!
Just love your stories, brother. I'm keeping a close eye on your website, as I'm looking for my next Cavalry sabre...needing an Ames for my modest collection...
Thanks for the info! Confederate plate is high on my list not likely to find one in Montana but i have found two union plates here a belt plate and a officers sword plate my most cherished finds so far!!!!
Thank you for making these videos. I've been collecting for quite awhile myself. I remember purchasing a beautiful sword belt plate from you years ago. As a collector, Confederate items scare me a little as far as collecting.
5:14 there is a really cool picture out on the internet of my Great Uncle, Colonel Daniel N. McIntosh of the 1st Creek Mounted Volunteers wearing this belt. He was the commander of an entire Confederate regiment of Creek Native Americans. In the picture he is seated wearing a long white button up shirt and this buckle.
When I was a kid in the 1950s, we played with Civil War family heirlooms(neighbor's family). That included a Smith carbine. Greenie stickem caps worked well on it. What survived, got sold off in the 1960s. The belt was Union. I look back on many great things that we put no value on at the time but, they are now worth quite a bit. Good Luck, Rick
My Dad had an old timer neighbor when he was a youngster that sold him an 1864 Springfield Armory musket for .45¢ (!) This was in 1935, he also had several flintlock rifles, but he wanted a dollar-something for them, and my Dad had trouble coming up with the .45¢ Dad's friend bought two of the flintlocks, and actually fired them every 4th of July...man, those were the days!
Love your videos. Very knowledgeable. I’m wanting to purchase a CS buckle however I will feel better if they had a LOA with it… what names or companies are the best at authenticating these? Obviously anyone can try to type up or falsify a LOA.
I found one and it has green rust(don't know what it's called lol) on it any tips on how to clean it off or should I keep it like that?. It's a Texas buckle found in Fredericksburg Virginia I got super lucky and found it while digging at work
@@danriggin286 I need to find two of either, cause I am gonna have to keep one. Me being an optimist, there were 1500 AR. belt plates made, there are 3-5 known so that leaves 1495 still out there. Good luck on the AR button...
Concerning the dead,...."hope he's resting well" isn't in the Bible. The Lord Jesus Christ had a lot to say about what happens to us after death. Better read the Bible.
We used to cast using sand casting in shop class in junior high in the 70s.
Great video. Miss seeing you at Shiloh. Thanks for all your help over the years. Pokey
Just discovered the channel recently, and I'm loving the content. I'm neither American nor a big aficionado of the Civil War period; I'm mostly interested in Bowie knives (who isn't?!). But I love the informative, thoughtful and honest content you put out. Keep it up good sir!
With a name like "Bowie", you gotta be good!
Steve was my neighbor and family friend- thanks for talking about him I loved and admired him. Great discussion on these buckles I just got a Virginia rectangular all hooks from Richard Ferry- thanks for what you do for the hobby man. Just subscribed!
Viewer 261 of this HIGHLY informative segment on CS beltplates and buckles. Thanks Rafael for putting these together. I got "stung" with the old "minie ball in the buckle" faked relic several years ago. Luckily I didn't pay TOO much for it, but it was surely a lesson learned: "Know your buyer", so I'm not doing business with a certain antiques mall in Wytheville anymore!
itd be cool to have a well-done fake one as long as it wasnt too much, just as a novelty piece, probably takes skill to make one.
Just love your stories, brother.
I'm keeping a close eye on your website, as I'm looking for my next Cavalry sabre...needing an Ames for my modest collection...
Thank you so much for the video !!! 👍👍... And yes I love the back story !!! Love it , love it !!!!
Thanks for the info! Confederate plate is high on my list not likely to find one in Montana but i have found two union plates here a belt plate and a officers sword plate my most cherished finds so far!!!!
Thank you for making these videos. I've been collecting for quite awhile myself. I remember purchasing a beautiful sword belt plate from you years ago. As a collector, Confederate items scare me a little as far as collecting.
5:14 there is a really cool picture out on the internet of my Great Uncle, Colonel Daniel N. McIntosh of the 1st Creek Mounted Volunteers wearing this belt. He was the commander of an entire Confederate regiment of Creek Native Americans. In the picture he is seated wearing a long white button up shirt and this buckle.
Where to find on the Internet - would like to see, interesting!
@@davestelling just type in “Colonel Daniel N McIntosh” on google, it’s the photo with him wearing a white dress shirt.
Awesome video! Lots of great info!
thanks R !!!
Excellent information!
I enjoy collecting civil war buckles. Really enjoyed the great information thanks
Those are awesome. The current condition of America makes me want to wear these every day
Are you a Veteran if so thank you for your service I appreciate your help and sacrifice for our great country have a fantastic day!
When I was a kid in the 1950s, we played with Civil War family heirlooms(neighbor's family). That included a Smith carbine. Greenie stickem caps worked well on it. What survived, got sold off in the 1960s. The belt was Union. I look back on many great things that we put no value on at the time but, they are now worth quite a bit. Good Luck, Rick
My Dad had an old timer neighbor when he was a youngster that sold him an 1864 Springfield Armory musket for .45¢ (!)
This was in 1935, he also had several flintlock rifles, but he wanted a dollar-something for them, and my Dad had trouble coming up with the .45¢ Dad's friend bought two of the flintlocks, and actually fired them every 4th of July...man, those were the days!
3 years Late But We Enjoyed the Pro Analysis, Thanks!
Lawyer/UA-camr Steve Lehto found one under a dug up side walk in Michigen using a metal detector. Epic episode.
Protect that collection my friend.
Love your videos. Very knowledgeable. I’m wanting to purchase a CS buckle however I will feel better if they had a LOA with it… what names or companies are the best at authenticating these? Obviously anyone can try to type up or falsify a LOA.
Besides all the large manufacturers and small contractors in "the States" there are also some that were made in England.
Thank you for this video. I believe Confederate buckles would have only been made for a 4 year period which as I understand makes them more desirable.
I found one and it has green rust(don't know what it's called lol) on it any tips on how to clean it off or should I keep it like that?. It's a Texas buckle found in Fredericksburg Virginia I got super lucky and found it while digging at work
I would leave it as is it’s probably a militia buckle if it has a single star
"Verdigris" is the greenish patina you mention...
Cool
Still looking for my CS buckle.
Me too that and an Arkansas belt plate...
@@deathdealerd2648 Arkansas button near the top of my bucket list.
@@danriggin286 I need to find two of either, cause I am gonna have to keep one. Me being an optimist, there were 1500 AR. belt plates made, there are 3-5 known so that leaves 1495 still out there. Good luck on the AR button...
My dream buckle is a tongue and reef…
Concerning the dead,...."hope he's resting well" isn't in the Bible. The Lord Jesus Christ had a lot to say about what happens to us after death. Better read the Bible.