1880's - 1890's US Revenue Cutter Service Officer Belt Buckle with Period Conversion to Pin-Back
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1880's - 1890's US Revenue Cutter Service Officer Belt Buckle with Period Conversion to Pin-Back

Code: cgpg00003rv


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

Product Description

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS from The FLYING TIGER Antiques & Vintage Historical Artifacts!!!

UPDATE: THANKSGIVING SUNDAY NOVEMBER 26TH 2023: Thank YOU ALL for the GREAT response to OUR BLACK FRIDAY SALE!!!

Thank you ALL for taking the TIME to ORDER that wonderful ARTIFACT that you've had your eye on over the WEEKEND!!

Happy Holidays & Happy Collecting, Ron & Kanae

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful circa 1880s or 1890s belt buckle for the United States Revenue Cutter Service, an early federal agency tasked with enforcing maritime regulations. At one time answerable to the Department of Treasury, the Cutter Service merged with the US Life Saving Service in 1915 to form the United States Coast Guard. The buckle has a period conversion to a pin-back for the owner's unique application. It is in gilt bronze and shows an eagle perched upon an anchor framed by boughs of leaves.

VINTAGE: Circa 1880s-1890s.

SIZE: Approximately 2-1/4" in height and 2-7/8" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Gilt bronze, nickel findings.

ATTACHMENT: Horizontal pin with C catch.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a US Revenue Cutter Service collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months.  MBJJX14 LFGEX5/14 

CONDITION: 7+ (Very Fine+): The buckle has light wear and tarnish.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.