Questionable buckle

[JacobDuplantis3]

Hello everyone! Absolutely new to forums in general, needing the experts to tell me exactly what it is i have here. Both my great 4x grandfathers fought in the 15th Alabama infantry regiment so i suspect this could possibly be one of theirs? My grandfather has passed and it was his so i have no history behind it. I suspect it's a modern reproduction but i am no expert in this subject matter, any info in regards to this buckle would be appreciated! Thanks.

 

[LafayetteCountyDigger]

It is a modern reproduction. The hooks are incorrect, the buckle was made to fit a modern belt. Originals have 3 hooks on the back I'll include a picture of what that looks like. You should wear it

 

[JacobDuplantis3]

Thank you, i do intend on wearing it!

 

[captaindrew]

Welcome to the forum, I wouldn't even call that a reproduction, it's a modern buckle remotely resembling an Atlanta arsenal buckle that was used mainly in the Army of Tennessee so it doesn't even resemble something the 15th Alabama would've had. Good news is it's a nice looking buckle, put it on a belt and wear it thinking of grandpa.

 

[UCVRelics]

Hello everyone! Absolutely new to forums in general, needing the experts to tell me exactly what it is i have here. Both my great 4x grandfathers fought in the 15th Alabama infantry regiment so i suspect this could possibly be one of theirs? My grandfather has passed and it was his so i have no history behind it. I suspect it's a modern reproduction but i am no expert in this subject matter, any info in regards to this buckle would be appreciated! Thanks.View attachment 511536View attachment 511537

Its a repop but wear it with pride Below is an original that I dug so you can see what one looks like.

 

[JOHN42768]

Welcome, enjoy

 

[JacobDuplantis3]

Welcome to the forum, I wouldn't even call that a reproduction, it's a modern buckle remotely resembling an Atlanta arsenal buckle that was used mainly in the Army of Tennessee so it doesn't even resemble something the 15th Alabama would've had. Good news is it's a nice looking buckle, put it on a belt and wear it thinking of grandpa.

Thank you, will do!

 

[JacobDuplantis3]

Its a repop but wear it with pride Below is an original that I dug so you can see what one looks like.
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Very nice find!