???????? Is this buckle authentic ??????

Hello to everyone was going through more stuff that I have and came across this belt buckle that I’ve had for such a long time but of course most of these items are always fake so I never even looked twice at it and it’s just been thrown in a junk drawer for a very long time because I figured of course it’s a repo and I was doing a little bit of research and I noticed that it had a lead filled backing and looked like it possibly could be authentic still highly doubtful but I guess it’s possible so instead of throwing it back in the junk drawer I figured I would post it on here and get everybody’s opinion that Might know more than I do I’m not asking for 100% positive authentication but just some opinions to see what everybody might think of it. Thank you for looking appreciate everyone’s time.

 

Here is a relevant discussion on a Civil War collector's site -

https://civilwartalk.com/threads/11-star-cs-confederate-belt-buckle.151636/

It is a rare type, and thus attractive for reproductions. It looks like the 3 prongs on the back should all be the same, and simple points rather than arrow shaped.

 

https://www.pbs.org/video/antiques-roadshow-appraisal-confederate-belt-buckle-stars/

 

Thank you for the replies I know it’s just one of those things that’s almost impossible to do research and try to figure it out. I seen all the authentic ones had the 2 arrow prongs but who knows I guess we’ll see what other people think. Thank you again everyone

 

the buckle in this video is a casting......... and the one above looks like a stamping.

I say fake..

 

Here's an info page on the Hanover Brass Foundry website. They do quality repro Civil War beltplates-
https://www.hanoverbrass.com/oval-cs-and-csa-buckles-and-hat-pins.html

 

Thank you so very much everyone back in the junk drawer it goes I had the idea it was fake that’s why it’s lived in the junk drawer so it’s time for it to go back where it belongs. Thank you again..Matt

 

rein actors will want it........ they won't pay up for a real one..