Brazos John Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 I'm interested in a belt from Texas Jack's, to wear in actions with the Texas Army, circa 1836. I asked Texas Jack's when it was in use, and I got a great document, see below, but I didn't get a specific answer. https://history.army.mil/html/museums/uniforms/survey_uwa.pdf Does anybody know when this belt and buckle would have been used? https://www.texasjacks.com/products/gun-leather/military-rigs/garrison-star-military-belt-brown.html Thanks, y'all, Brazos John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafe Conager SASS #56958 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Looks like that might be the texas saber belt buckle from the civil war, http://www.ushist.com/19th-century_leather_goods.shtml has one called the Mississippi and Texas spoon and wreath buckle. Rafe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mongo, SASS #61450 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Please don't pay that much for that buckle! Look at the link below. https://www.ssfirearms.com/search.asp?pg=1&stext=bb35&sprice=&stype=&scat=&sortby=2 If I have time later, I will try to track down the date of that buckle's usage. It is similar to many similar buckles used during the Civil War, but it may be from an earlier era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazos John Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 21 hours ago, Rafe Conager SASS #56958 said: Looks like that might be the texas saber belt buckle from the civil war, http://www.ushist.com/19th-century_leather_goods.shtml has one called the Mississippi and Texas spoon and wreath buckle. Rafe 9 hours ago, TN Mongo, SASS #61450 said: Please don't pay that much for that buckle! Look at the link below. https://www.ssfirearms.com/search.asp?pg=1&stext=bb35&sprice=&stype=&scat=&sortby=2 If I have time later, I will try to track down the date of that buckle's usage. It is similar to many similar buckles used during the Civil War, but it may be from an earlier era. Both are great sources for Civil War equipment, and S&S firearms is new to me. They have some pretty reasonable prices. Thanks to both of y'all. Does anyone know how early that buckle might have been used? Is it exclusively CW, or did it appear earlier? Thanks, again, Brazos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 9 hours ago, TN Mongo, SASS #61450 said: Please don't pay that much for that buckle! Look at the link below. https://www.ssfirearms.com/search.asp?pg=1&stext=bb35&sprice=&stype=&scat=&sortby=2 If I have time later, I will try to track down the date of that buckle's usage. It is similar to many similar buckles used during the Civil War, but it may be from an earlier era. Well, nobody ever accused Texas Jacks of being inexpensive. However, look closely at the two buckles, they are not exactly the same. And the one from T.J. has the belt included (not sure how much that would add). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftwood Dan SASS #62738L Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 I found these Texas buckles images #1 1840-1850 #2 1851 #3 1840 . Driftwood Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazos John Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 20 hours ago, Driftwood Dan SASS #62738L said: I found these Texas buckles images #1 1840-1850 #2 1851 #3 1840 . Driftwood Dan Thanks, Dan, 1840 looks like the earliest year. It's not a far stretch to go from the rectangular to the round buckle, so the round is probably a little later. Do your sources show buckles from the 1820's and '30's? Thanks, again, Brazos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftwood Dan SASS #62738L Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Brazos These were the earliest listed buckles and came from a private collection. I found this information on this link. http://www.hanoverbrass.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazos John Posted October 16, 2019 Author Share Posted October 16, 2019 On 10/10/2019 at 4:08 PM, Driftwood Dan SASS #62738L said: Brazos These were the earliest listed buckles and came from a private collection. I found this information on this link. http://www.hanoverbrass.com/ That's a great web site. Lots of neat info. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 agreed , great site with fun info and photos , thanks , i enjoyed going through it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailrider #896 Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 www.parsleybrass.com He has them for $28.95. He makes quality stuff. Made the Grand Army of the Frontier belt plates for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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