Original U.S. Pre-Civil War Federal Issue M-1839 Enlisted Belt Buckle With “Puppy Paw” Studs & Outstanding Retained Finish MG 42 Mounts Overall Length: 19 inches

Overall Length: 19 inches

and had new holes added for the studs

It was produced by the legendary Solingen-based firm of Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie (WKC)

In 1938 a new award was instituted in three grades with the colored finish determining the grade of the award as follows

Original U.S. Pre-Civil War Federal Issue M-1839 Enlisted Belt Buckle With “Puppy Paw” Studs & Outstanding Retained Finish MG 42 Mounts Overall Length: 19 inchesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Federal 1839 Pattern Brass Belt Plate Buckle, made from the standard lead filled cast brass. This is the most outstanding example we have ever offered, with roughly 90% of the original bright reflective finish retained to the front. It also has early wartime pattern brass "Puppy Paw" style attachment studs on the reverse. The plate measures approximately 3 3 8 x 2 1 8. The condition is very good