The Fascinating SNAKE BUCKLE
Snake Buckle constructed of cast brass and its belt loops are connected by an "S" shaped hook designed as a two headed duck-billed serpent which also has the appearance of a snake. The "S" is closed at one end and open at the other in order to hook and unhook the two ends of the belt. The brass has aged into a very pleasing brown patina with scattered areas of yellowed soil. While these buckles saw use by both Federal and Confederate troops, according to the buckle reference book "Plates and Buckles of the American Military 1795 - 1874" by Sydney C. Kerksis, on page 441, regarding this style belt plate, "Among the many other military items run through the blockade during the Civil War, for use by the Confederate armed forces were a fair number of English service waist belts."
[ translate ]Snake Buckle constructed of cast brass and its belt loops are connected by an "S" shaped hook designed as a two headed duck-billed serpent which also has the appearance of a snake. The "S" is closed at one end and open at the other in order to hook and unhook the two ends of the belt. The brass has aged into a very pleasing brown patina with scattered areas of yellowed soil. While these buckles saw use by both Federal and Confederate troops, according to the buckle reference book "Plates and Buckles of the American Military 1795 - 1874" by Sydney C. Kerksis, on page 441, regarding this style belt plate, "Among the many other military items run through the blockade during the Civil War, for use by the Confederate armed forces were a fair number of English service waist belts."
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