Original U.S. Civil War Federal Issue M-1855 Enlisted Belt Buckle Gettysburg Recovered Relic from the Former Shields Battlefield Museum African Militaria Early in the campaign

Early in the campaign

for gallantry in action while serving with the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment

two squads were given one of those “beats-me-what-the-deal-is” details

as well as runner wear and some scuffing from cleaning

Blade Length: 6"

Original U.S. Civil War Federal Issue M-1855 Enlisted Belt Buckle Gettysburg Recovered Relic from the Former Shields Battlefield Museum African Militaria Early in the campaignOriginal Items: Only One Set Available: This is a Model 1855 U. S. Army Federal Issue recovered from the battlefields of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This buckle was formerly part of the Shields Museum, which was located in Gettysburg, PA. This buckle was found either predating the formation of the National Military Park, or from Private Land before it was acquired by the National Park Service, and therefore are completely legal to own. Ott Shields