Confederate snake belts

[aidenmac17]

What types of other snake belts did Confederate soldiers wear other than the British snake belts?

Did Confederate officers even wear snake belts during the American Civil War?

 

[RedRover]

What types of other snake belts did Confederate soldiers wear other than the British snake belts?

Did Confederate officers even wear snake belts during the American Civil War?

Here's a Confederate officer wearing one. Lt. Laurie Anderson of the 1st Florida Volunteers, killed at Shiloh in 1862.

These snake clasps were from England, where they were widely worn by Rifle volunteers. etc.

 

[52ndFandS]

I feel like I remember seeing another Floridian wearing a snake buckle. I will have to look. I've always wondered if that was one of the points of entry for that buckle. I doubt bills of delivery and receipt exist.

 

[Salterr]

What types of other snake belts did Confederate soldiers wear other than the British snake belts?

Did Confederate officers even wear snake belts during the American Civil War?

There are a bunch of varieties to the snake belt though I'm only aware of the British connection as a supplier. Some are double headed, some are referred to as duck headed. There are also examples of double snake belt buckles.

 

[HatEnjoyer]

I feel like I remember seeing another Floridian wearing a snake buckle.

Perhaps it was Lewis Gay of the 4th Fla. Volunteers?:

 

[RaggedAssSecond]

@aidenmac17 you will find this thread of interest. It contains numerous photographs showing snake buckles being worn.

Uniforms - Where did CSA snake buckles come from? | Ranks, Uniforms, Clothing, & Gear

This is kind of a dumb question, but does anyone knowledgeable in the Confederate belt buckle field know where CSA snake buckles came from? I've read on the internet that they came from Britain, but I've also heard that they were commonly used in pre-war militias. So which one is true? And if...

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[RaggedAssSecond]

This thread contains photographs of Union soldiers wearing British accouterments including snake buckles.

Need a Picture of Enfield Pattern 1853 | Small Arms & Ammunition

Does anyone have a good photo of a CW soldier (either side) with an Enfield 1853? Jake

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[52ndFandS]

Perhaps it was Lewis Gay of the 4th Fla. Volunteers?:
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And that would be the man. Thank you. That has the leather backing as well if I don't miss my guess.