Object Record
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Object Name |
buckle |
Description: |
Brass buckle-Model 1851 sword belt plate. Center of buckle-large eagle w/ spread wings. In center of eagle's breast is a shield. Clasped in left talon is sprig of olive leafs. Right talon is 3 arrows. Above eagle's head is a banner. Written within the banner are the words "E. Pluribus Unum". Above banner are a series of 7 stars. The background of the buckle is a starburst motif. Beneath the eagle, are two branches of olive leaves in german silver which cross in the center of the of the eagle. The remaining buckle is bordered by a rectangle inset. |
Collection: |
2006.06 James Butler "Wild Bill" Collection |
Catalog Number: |
ART.2006.06.01.4.1 |
Material |
Brass/Silver |
Title: |
Model 1851 sword belt plate buckle |
Date: |
1876 |