Civil War Period Drummers Belt Buckle and two Drumsticks - Scarce -

Description

Civil War Drummers Belt Buckle and two Drumsticks - Scarce - The plate was
meant
to be worn on the sling of the drum and to hold the drumsticks when not in use.  The front of the plate is made from a sheet of brass with clipped corners . Mounted to the front plate are two
cylindrical
holders through which the drumsticks pass. These cylinders are
slightly narrower
than a drumstick and friction holds the sticks in place. On the reverse is applied a three prong attachment  that attaches the plate to the belt.  A similar plate is listed on the Horse Soldier site for 5.00 without drumsticks.  Shipping .00
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drumsticks
.
This plate was meant to be worn on the sling of the drum and to hold the drumsticks when not in use.
The front of the plate is made of a sheet of thin brass with clipped corners. Mounted to the front by four copper rivets are two cylindrical holders through which the drumsticks pass. These cylinders are slightly narrower than a drumstick and friction he sticks in place. Cylinders have a ribbe
rse has an applied three prong attachment.