3223B FINE EXCAVATED "CS" BRECKENRIDGE BELT BUCKLE,

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 2,000.00 USD
Estimated at 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
COLUMBIA, TENNESSEE. 57mm x 87mm, "CS" oval belt buckle nicknamed "Breckenridge", as early relic hunters found these this general's Tennessee camps occupied by his corps. Die struck brass with soldered brass hooks made from scrap. It was found in Confederate camp near Columbia, TN. General John Bell Hood and his Confederate Army fought for several days around Columbia in late November, 1864 during his failed campaign to recapture Nashville. From the collection of Ed Holliday, a very savvy collector who only acquired the finest items from top collectors/dealers. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Steve Mullinax Letter of Authenticity, dealer tag with history. CONDITION: very good overall, nice slick green patina, complete with all three hooks. The far-right half-inch edge of buckle was bent when dug up and was professionally straightened by conservator Robert McDaniels. PROVENANCE: Ed Holliday (1939-2019) estate collection. (02-22780/JS). NON-GUN. $4,000-6,000.