Rare Civil War Ohio Volunteer Militia Buckle Earlier Heavy Union Belt Plate Repo For Sale

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Rare Civil War Ohio Volunteer Militia Buckle Earlier Heavy Union Belt Plate Repo:
$102.50

Very interesting local find. This is a very early and interesting I believe reproduction of this buckle. I am no expert on these so maybe there is a very slim chance it is really but I'm 95% sure it's an earlier reproduction. It is very heavy solid brass shell with leaded inside and brass buckle hooks. Interestingly it exhibits old deteriorated leather residue around the hooks so it was on a belt at some point and was on it for a long time. My guess is it's an early reproduction for reenactors / veterans or collectors. I can say exactly how old it is but it appears to be much older and not like the common modern reproductions. It actually has the exact same weight and quality as the originals so it was a very well done repro the slightly crude reverse hooks give it away somewhat as not period...

Either way this is a great piece for a reenactor or a place holder for your collection! An original Civil War period example of this buckle can run you anywhere from 650+ dug in poor shape to North of 3000K..... for a small some you can have an early reproduction that displays very well...

A brief history the Ohio volunteer militia buckle in April 1863 the state formed the Ohio Volunteer Militia they were ordered to were union army uniform with the the OVM buckle and cartridge box plate. These OVM Buckles were also to be worn by the Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiments of 1861 & 1862.

OVM Buckles and Plates are VERY hard to find this can be explained by the following-Ohio raised 26 regiments of infantry early in the war for 3 months' service. 13 became US volunteers and converted to 3 year troops in May-ish (1st - 13th Regiments Ohio Volunteer Militia). Ohio retained nine regiments more at its own expense for 3 months' duty in western Virginia and Kentucky, and kept four more as a state reserve force - again for 90 days. The state provided their uniforms and equipment. By mid-summer 1861, the 3 month state units were demobilized and converted into 3 year federal units which, by that time, the USG was able to reassert itself in raising and equipping an army. As a result, once a regiment mustered into service as a federal organization, the USG provided all necessary arms and equipment, not the state.

When the time the 91st mustered into federal service a year after the war started, Ohio had met its recruiting responsibilities and (officially/generally) and had little else to do with the regiment. As federal troops, the unit complied with Army regulations to wear/carry what was issued to them; to include US plates and buckles.

Either way a great repro/ reenactor piece or possibly an early example made for veterans!

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