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Q: I would appreciate any input or history you might have on this knife. Q: I would like to know if these buckles are authentic. My father has an
extensive collection of Civil War items that I am trying to sell. Thanks
JS: This knife is made from a 20th century bayonet blade. The for your help.
markings are fake and have been added by an unscrupulous vendor.
Conning made no knives, only swords during the Civil War. Many JS: The Two Confederate buckles are reproductions and have a
similar fake, fantasy, and fraudulent knives are found in flea markets, value of $5 or $10 each.
auctions, and other venues. The US buckle is an Indian Wars pattern 1872 sword belt plate,
and it appears to be original and possibly excavated, based on the
surface and patina. Similar buckles can be bought for about $100.
The two Confederate buckles
are reproductions, but the US
Indian Wars sword belt plate is
in fact real and valued at $100.

“Conning” marks added to
a modern knife to make it The backs of the buckles.
appear to be Confederate.
Faked “CS” marks
on the modern knife.

John Sexton is an independent appraiser and expert of Civil War memorabilia. He is an accredited member of various appraiser
organizations. He can be contacted at 770-329-4984. If you have a Civil War item for him to appraise, email a photo and a
description to mclwriter@gmail.com.

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