The History of The 6TH NC.S.T. BELT BUCKLE

This unique cast bronze belt buckle was specially ordered for the 6Th regiment of North Carolina State Troops by organizer and Colonel Charles F. Fisher.

The Buckles were most likely cast at Company Shops, near present day Burlington, N.C. by associates of Fisher in the railroad business.

Several period belt buckles may be found in museum collections and have been featured in numerous books about Civil War Belt buckles.

A common characteristic of "dug" buckles is the missing hook that broke off due to a solder failure, causing its owner to loose it over a century ago.

Today the buckle must be earned by a recruit that successfully completes the initial probation period for new recruits. A special ceremony is held to present the proud recruit his buckle in the presence of his comrades in arms. Today, as it was one hun dred and thirty five years ago, this buckle represents the pride of being a member of a special regiment, "The Bloody Sixth", is once again earning the respect of our peers, this time by devotion to drill and authenticity.