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Buckle

Owner Charles Liming

Periodca. 1860

MediumBrass

Dimensions3.5 in. (8.9 cm)

InscribedIncised on reverse, "W.H. SMITH / BROOKLYN"

ClassificationsAccessories, Men's

Credit LineGift of Mrs. John VanBrunt, 1940

Object number1519

DescriptionAn ovoid brass buckle, with "US" in relief on the front, and small clips on the back. The buckle is mishapen and badly dented.
Curatorial RemarksCharles Liming was born and lived in Manasquan. The buckle was donated by his daughter, Mrs. John VanBrunt.NotesThis buckle was worn during the Civil War by Union soldier Charles Liming (1841-1912) of Company H, 48th Regiment, New York Volunteers. According to accession records, it saved Liming's life on the battlefield. Its misshapen appearance lends credibility to the theory that it may have been struck by a bullet.

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