VERY RARE 
MILITIA INDIAN WAR
BREAST PLATE BUCKLE
US Circa 1875
"AMERICAN MILITARY BELT PLATES"
Not listed among the 1026 plates in book but
SIMILAR BUCKLE PICTURED ON
Page 472 Plate 795
This Plate is
Rolled Brass plate with nickel-silver "I" secured by 2 brass wire attachment pins with hooks soldered on back.

GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC: FROM THE RAY M. CULTER COLLECTION
SOLD OVER 36 buckles to date! Will be selling a lot more. Check my listings.