Original Civil War US Belt Buckle Plate. 1839 Oval Puppy Paw Arrow Hook Artifact For Sale

Up for sale is an authentic original American Civil war pattern 1839 Union enlisted man’s Oval ‘US’ waist belt plate. This is a highly desirable early-war variant featuring the distinct ‘Puppy Paw’ arrow-shaped hooks on the back. This plate was acquired in SE Ohio and has been kept in a smoke free environment. Research I did on it shows to be from the Civil War era. 1839-1862. It weighs between 135 and 140 grams. It’s approximately 9.0 cm x 6.0 cm. I will ship this is a sturdy box with full tracking and Insurance. Signature required will be added upon delivery for security. It will be wrapped securely in bubble wrap to keep it from getting damaged. This item is being sold AS-IS as a historical Collectable. Due to the high number of reproduction swaps in the militaria community, returns are not accepted unless the item is significantly misrepresented. Please review all photos and measurements before purchasing or making an offer. Please let me know if you have questions about this item. I will answer them if I can.