Posts: 1699
Topsham, Vermont
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab 705, Garrett ace 250
_____________  War of 1812 US Artillery Belt Plate - Pewter U.S.A. Buttons_____________
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I cant believe my luck ! I just got my new headphones this morning but the rain was coming down hard  FINALLY it let up for a bit so I headed to the orchard. Swinging along and digging trash......... I thought for sure that this signal was some more junk. Not very deep, so I was not very carefull. BAM !! Belt plate was in my hand and I was doing the happy dance! I managed to hit it with my shovel but.......... oh well, I have a freekin' belt plate  Here are some pics, only dry cleaned so far. VPR |
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Posts: 2388
Jersey Cape
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher 1265X & CZ-7
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Reply To This Topic #1 Posted May 08, 2010, 02:57:54 pm |
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Gimme a break *** I have bad days too.
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Posts: 874
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Reply To This Topic #2 Posted May 08, 2010, 03:00:02 pm |
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Incredible find VPR Don't think it needs any help but Ill vote anyhow  |
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Reply To This Topic #3 Posted May 08, 2010, 03:02:51 pm |
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Way to go on the plate!!  |
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Building my empire one Shiny at a time
Posts: 1995
Tacoma, Wa.
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites MXT, Garrett Pro-Pointer
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Primary Interest: Metal Detecting
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Reply To This Topic #4 Posted May 08, 2010, 03:04:06 pm |
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Banner for sure.  JuJu |
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Posts: 167
Peoples Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Detector used Detector(s) Used - E-Trac / XTerra 705
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Reply To This Topic #5 Posted May 08, 2010, 03:10:31 pm |
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You've got my Banner Vote! That is one beautiful plate!!! |
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Posts: 585
Bedford County, PA
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Etrac, Another Etrac :) , GPX5000
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___________ Ring Found & Returned___________
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Reply To This Topic #6 Posted May 08, 2010, 03:12:57 pm |
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No doubt about it. Banner!!!!   |
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Posts: 1699
Topsham, Vermont
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab 705, Garrett ace 250
_____________ War of 1812 US Artillery Belt Plate - Pewter U.S.A. Buttons_____________
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Reply To This Topic #7 Posted May 08, 2010, 03:15:16 pm |
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Looks pretty good with the button from last weekend I am still pretty stoked about this one! VPR  |
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Reply To This Topic #8 Posted May 08, 2010, 03:16:34 pm |
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Blasted plow had to nick it! What a beautiful plate. Looks likeit was nearly new
A Bammer!
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Posts: 1699
Topsham, Vermont
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab 705, Garrett ace 250
_____________ War of 1812 US Artillery Belt Plate - Pewter U.S.A. Buttons_____________
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Reply To This Topic #9 Posted May 08, 2010, 03:18:22 pm |
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Blasted plow had to nick it! What a beautiful plate. Looks likeit was nearly new
A Bammer!
Not a plow  I hit it with my shovel  VPR |
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Reply To This Topic #10 Posted May 08, 2010, 03:22:38 pm |
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Blasted plow had to nick it! What a beautiful plate. Looks likeit was nearly new
A Bammer!
Not a plow I hit it with my shovel VPR Well, no matter (and we've all had that one day  ) it's still one beautiful piece of history. More importantly, you recovered it so we could all enjoy it. Thank you, and glad you had the time to dig it, and share it! |
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Posts: 1447
New York
Detector used Detector(s) Used - T2/F75 SE
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Reply To This Topic #11 Posted May 08, 2010, 03:29:03 pm |
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That is beautiful! Congratulations on the great find!
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Posts: 888
Southwest Georgia
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's DFX
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Reply To This Topic #12 Posted May 08, 2010, 03:31:52 pm |
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That is a great find. It's the cake and the button is the icing on it. I can only dream of finding something like that.
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Posts: 1153
upstate N.Y.
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher cz-20/minelab explorer xs
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Reply To This Topic #13 Posted May 08, 2010, 03:32:05 pm |
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Awesome find ! Congratulations. |
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Reply To This Topic #14 Posted May 08, 2010, 03:41:24 pm |
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That's a really great looking belt plate and certainly a banner find. I found a circa 1815-1825 militia belt plate back on November 10, 2006, and it made the banner (page 6, second row from bottom), so I think your's will be up there shortly. P.S. I like yours better!
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Posts: 979
upstate ny
Detector used Detector(s) Used - se pro
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Primary Interest: Other
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Reply To This Topic #15 Posted May 08, 2010, 03:44:26 pm |
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VPR! them's quality, quality digs. great patina, too, and no worries on the plow mark. banner for sure!
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dirty pennies...
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Posts: 280
Boise, Idaho
Detector used Detector(s) Used - DFX, Tesoro Tiger Shark, Killer B Hornets
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Reply To This Topic #16 Posted May 08, 2010, 03:45:08 pm |
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Congratulations! I found one very similar years ago in New York. Called "Star of Stars", It is a War of 1812 Militia Artillery Officers sword belt plate. Nice find. Niffler
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Posts: 37
Detector used Detector(s) Used - XTERRA 50
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Reply To This Topic #17 Posted May 08, 2010, 04:10:10 pm |
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wowwww , detail is still superb, I'm headin' north, ha
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Reply To This Topic #18 Posted May 08, 2010, 04:10:54 pm |
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Very nice find! hh
Doc
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Posts: 541
Illinois
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer SE Pro - Fisher CZ 5
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Reply To This Topic #19 Posted May 08, 2010, 04:13:15 pm |
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Great find. Congrats
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Posts: 714
salisbury, md
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher ID edge
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Reply To This Topic #20 Posted May 08, 2010, 04:21:31 pm |
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Awesome!! thats one of mine dream finds! Congrats on a great relic!! |
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Posts: 11073
Dirtyville
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Explorer
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Reply To This Topic #21 Posted May 08, 2010, 04:22:52 pm |
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When you are hot you're hot!!!! Man I haven't had a rool like that since 2002!!! You said only dry cleaned so far..... Surely you don't plan anything else on the plate! Maybe you'll finally get the banner for this. The token should have made it but unfortunately they not well known and get little respect here. |
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Posts: 11073
Dirtyville
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Explorer
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Reply To This Topic #22 Posted May 08, 2010, 04:26:04 pm |
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Blasted plow had to nick it! What a beautiful plate. Looks likeit was nearly new
A Bammer!
Not a plow I hit it with my shovel VPR So minor it really takes nothing away over the excitement of digging it! |
I'm as dirty as I look!
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Posts: 2216
CT
Detector used Detector(s) Used - white's eagle spectrum
_____________ Connecticut One Piece Military Button - 1793 Chain Cent - 1789 George Washington Inaugural Button - Civil War Union Eagle Sword Plate_____________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #23 Posted May 08, 2010, 04:26:13 pm |
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WOW! CONGRATS! she's a beauty! maybe you can squeeze that shovel split back into place gently.put a some cloth between a pair of plyers and slowly even it back out.would look a little better!
BANNER vote from me!
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"2010" LARGE COPPERS 34
4-WHITE'S MACHINES- XLT, SILVER EAGLE, EAGLE SPECTRUM & BEACH HUNTER ID-300.MINELAB EXPLORER XS,VIBRA-PROBE 580
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Posts: 1699
Topsham, Vermont
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab 705, Garrett ace 250
_____________ War of 1812 US Artillery Belt Plate - Pewter U.S.A. Buttons_____________
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Reply To This Topic #24 Posted May 08, 2010, 04:27:11 pm |
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When you are hot you're hot!!!! Man I haven't had a rool like that since 2002!!! You said only dry cleaned so far..... Surelly you don't plan anything else on the plate! I meant that it has not seen water yet. The pic in red is the finished product. No more cleaning needed I need to get a 6" DD to pick throuh the trash. There is alot of more modern stuff on top. VPR |
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Posts: 11073
Dirtyville
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Explorer
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Reply To This Topic #25 Posted May 08, 2010, 04:28:48 pm |
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When you are hot you're hot!!!! Man I haven't had a rool like that since 2002!!! You said only dry cleaned so far..... Surelly you don't plan anything else on the plate! I meant that it has not seen water yet. The pic in red is the finished product. No more cleaning needed I need to get a 6" DD to pick throuh the trash. There is alot of more modern stuff on top. VPR Yet?.... are you saying you did run it under the water? I'm guessing you didn't, but if so you are very lucky! |
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Posts: 1699
Topsham, Vermont
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab 705, Garrett ace 250
_____________ War of 1812 US Artillery Belt Plate - Pewter U.S.A. Buttons_____________
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Reply To This Topic #26 Posted May 08, 2010, 04:32:37 pm |
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When you are hot you're hot!!!! Man I haven't had a rool like that since 2002!!! You said only dry cleaned so far..... Surelly you don't plan anything else on the plate! I meant that it has not seen water yet. The pic in red is the finished product. No more cleaning needed I need to get a 6" DD to pick throuh the trash. There is alot of more modern stuff on top. VPR Yet?.... are you saying you did run it under the water? I'm guessing you didn't, but if so you are very lucky! It has seen tap water and a very light brush. No need for further cleaning. I think that I am happy with how this came out of the ground  VPR |
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Reply To This Topic #27 Posted May 08, 2010, 04:34:33 pm |
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WTG, that is one sweet belt plate, I agree BANNER congrats!, Rick.
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Posts: 11073
Dirtyville
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Explorer
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Reply To This Topic #28 Posted May 08, 2010, 04:36:37 pm |
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When you are hot you're hot!!!! Man I haven't had a rool like that since 2002!!! You said only dry cleaned so far..... Surelly you don't plan anything else on the plate! I meant that it has not seen water yet. The pic in red is the finished product. No more cleaning needed I need to get a 6" DD to pick throuh the trash. There is alot of more modern stuff on top. VPR Yet?.... are you saying you did run it under the water? I'm guessing you didn't, but if so you are very lucky! It has seen tap water and a very light brush. No need for further cleaning. I think that I am happy with how this came out of the ground VPR There was some risk to that but it came out great! Now if I can just find mine tomorrow. |
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Posts: 1699
Topsham, Vermont
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab 705, Garrett ace 250
_____________ War of 1812 US Artillery Belt Plate - Pewter U.S.A. Buttons_____________
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Reply To This Topic #29 Posted May 08, 2010, 04:38:25 pm |
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The button in the group pic turnes out to be an oldie ! 1811 - 1827 There is an Indian Head Cent soaking too. VPR |
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Posts: 19278
Shelbyville or any yard where the owner will let me detect!
Detector used Detector(s) Used - ace 250
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Primary Interest: Metal Detecting
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Reply To This Topic #30 Posted May 08, 2010, 04:49:31 pm |
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i am so jealous of you right now !! Congrats on that awesome find and banner for certain ! |
ALLEN
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Posts: 10
Sterling, Virginia
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites MXT
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Reply To This Topic #31 Posted May 08, 2010, 05:01:21 pm |
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Dude, I want one of those! Too cool, incredible relief!!
Stillwater
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Posts: 3323
Maine
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Etrac
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Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #32 Posted May 08, 2010, 05:04:54 pm |
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That is the nicest plate I have ever seen! Patch is right you should have made it on the banner last week, but this is a cant miss. Congrats buddy! |
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Posts: 1699
Topsham, Vermont
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab 705, Garrett ace 250
_____________ War of 1812 US Artillery Belt Plate - Pewter U.S.A. Buttons_____________
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Reply To This Topic #33 Posted May 08, 2010, 05:08:47 pm |
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That is the nicest plate I have ever seen! Patch is right you should have made it on the banner last week, but this is a cant miss. Congrats buddy! Thanks !! The Banner sure would be neat I cant get over the streak of good luck that I have been having lately. VPR |
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Posts: 1553
Virginia
Detector used Detector(s) Used - V3i
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Reply To This Topic #34 Posted May 08, 2010, 05:15:40 pm |
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Outstanding find!!! Banner all the way!!!
MB
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Reply To This Topic #35 Posted May 08, 2010, 05:16:36 pm |
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Awesome plate VPR, it sure looks pretty!!!!!! you got my Banner vote  Bubba65 |
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Posts: 3323
Maine
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Etrac
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Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #36 Posted May 08, 2010, 05:17:14 pm |
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You certainly are on a hot streak. The last couple finds have been great for you. Put them in your display case and drool over them this winter. I know I would. |
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Posts: 6698
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #37 Posted May 08, 2010, 05:25:05 pm |
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" I always thought someone should do something about that....... then I realized, I am that someone."
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Posts: 942
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's XL Pro 6000
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Reply To This Topic #38 Posted May 08, 2010, 06:14:16 pm |
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SWEET plate, VPR! You are tearing it up, man!
Was this the same site as the Blacksmith copper and War of 1812 button?
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Posts: 1699
Topsham, Vermont
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab 705, Garrett ace 250
_____________ War of 1812 US Artillery Belt Plate - Pewter U.S.A. Buttons_____________
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Reply To This Topic #39 Posted May 08, 2010, 06:26:26 pm |
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SWEET plate, VPR! You are tearing it up, man!
Was this the same site as the Blacksmith copper and War of 1812 button?
The belt plate came from the orchard that is on the same property as the Token field but a half mile apart. There is still so much I have not hunted. VPR |
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Posts: 2749
Denver, Colorado
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites Silver Eagle, DFX, Shadow X-2
_____________ Frontier Day Souvenir & Baggage Tags_____________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #40 Posted May 08, 2010, 06:37:19 pm |
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Wow! I just posted for two Banners in one day!
Killer find!
Carl
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Posts: 2756
Northern VA
 
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites Blue Gray & Tesoro Cibola
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Reply To This Topic #41 Posted May 08, 2010, 07:01:11 pm |
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Wow. Congrats on a great plate. That ground must be kind to that stuff.
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presidential campaign items, 1860 JOHN BELL-EDWARD EVERETT tin type pic token, 1888 Benjamin Harrison pin. 1876 CENTENNIAL REVOLUTIONARY WAR MEDAL WITH BARON VON STEUBEN AND GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON. CW RELICS 1864 Union store card,3 I,1 R, eagle buttons
Posts: 3839
ILL
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Safari, Garrett pro pointer, bounty hunter 202 with a 10in magnum coil, Automax pinpointer,
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #42 Posted May 08, 2010, 07:10:29 pm |
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killer plate MR TUFF |
oldest dug 1831 William IIII. 1844 1/6 Skilling. 1834,51,84-86,91,92,93,94s,97-06,08-11,13 Dimes. 1854,56,76s,94,99,1902,06,09d,11,15s Qtrs. 1864 2cent. 79,83cc Morgan. 1867,68,82,87,88,90,91,93,95,97,98,1900,02,04-09,11,12d Nickles. 1848,56,59,61,64-67-69,73-75,81-85,87-09 Cent.
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Posts: 669
Southwestern, MN
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab E-Trac Sun Ray X-1, Tesoro Vaquero, Cibola, Tejon
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Reply To This Topic #43 Posted May 08, 2010, 07:16:16 pm |
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Awesome Plate |
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Posts: 988
Norway
Detector used Detector(s) Used - XP Goldmaxx Power.
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Reply To This Topic #44 Posted May 08, 2010, 08:26:28 pm |
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fantastic find  |
Det vi vet er så uendelig lite mot det som har hendt. Arkeologen er som den som går langs en strand og finner småtterier, skyllet i land fra et forsvunnet skib. Men selve skibet som gikk i dypet med menneskene får han aldri se.
http://www.comepraytherosary.org/
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Just Fish
Posts: 274
Bronson,Michigan
Detector used Detector(s) Used - ace 250
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Reply To This Topic #45 Posted May 08, 2010, 09:14:27 pm |
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A real beauty Banner for sure
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Reply To This Topic #46 Posted May 08, 2010, 09:35:19 pm |
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What else can i say that hasnt been said...Very nice plate...It is a beauty |
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Reply To This Topic #47 Posted May 09, 2010, 12:31:27 am |
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Posts: 1952
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Reply To This Topic #48 Posted May 09, 2010, 01:21:15 am |
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WOW is all i can say! willy
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Posts: 863
Bedford Pa
Detector used Detector(s) Used - E-Trac, GPX 5000
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Reply To This Topic #49 Posted May 09, 2010, 01:24:40 am |
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That thing is just Too Much, The Patina is Beautiful That would be the find of a life time for me |
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Posts: 1820
MAINE
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Tesorso's
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Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #50 Posted May 09, 2010, 02:00:17 am |
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What a beauty !! Congrads to you ! I am voting 4 banner as well. MaineRelic
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Colonial East End NY LI Member of the Historical Artifact Detecting Team
Posts: 2543
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Sov GT , DFX 300
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Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #51 Posted May 09, 2010, 02:54:58 am |
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WOW !! that is one great looking plate it looks almost new that has my Banner vote .Good hunt Dd60 |
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Posts: 1580
Yorkshire England
Detector used Detector(s) Used - XP Goldmax
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Reply To This Topic #52 Posted May 09, 2010, 05:00:06 am |
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Posts: 140
Maryland, USA
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Explorer SE Pro
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Reply To This Topic #53 Posted May 09, 2010, 05:07:30 am |
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Hey, Dolly Madison was probably happy... she got to redecorate the White House  The belt plate is outstanding, Congrats. |
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Posts: 1580
Yorkshire England
Detector used Detector(s) Used - XP Goldmax
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Reply To This Topic #54 Posted May 09, 2010, 05:12:32 am |
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Hey, Dolly Madison was probably happy... she got to redecorate the White House The belt plate is outstanding, Congrats. Yeah but whites like so 18th century, isn't it time for an update  |
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Posts: 1085
Northport, Maine
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab E-Trac, Excalibur 1000, ATPro
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #56 Posted May 09, 2010, 05:30:10 am |
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Gorgeous looking Belt Plate and fantastic detail. Banner for sure!! Congrats
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Posts: 1699
Topsham, Vermont
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab 705, Garrett ace 250
_____________ War of 1812 US Artillery Belt Plate - Pewter U.S.A. Buttons_____________
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Reply To This Topic #57 Posted May 09, 2010, 05:36:54 am |
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Thank you everyone for the replies ! I would say that this is a find of a lifetime but with the luck that I have been having...... Who knows ? With a little luck I will be headed back to the orchard later today. Is there any old silver to be dug  VPR |
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Posts: 1455
Summerfield Fla.
Detector used Detector(s) Used - XSII,Excalibur,Ace 250,Shadow X-5
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Reply To This Topic #58 Posted May 09, 2010, 05:40:12 am |
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Posts: 5145
California
Detector used Detector(s) Used - ,M.X.T.& Tesoro Tejon
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Reply To This Topic #60 Posted May 09, 2010, 07:45:47 am |
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Man!That is one of my favorite plates.The detail on that strike is always so crisp.Great find!!!!! |
M.X.T , Tesoro Tejon 4"& 2.5" dredge with a little luck!!
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Posts: 1699
Topsham, Vermont
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab 705, Garrett ace 250
_____________ War of 1812 US Artillery Belt Plate - Pewter U.S.A. Buttons_____________
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Reply To This Topic #62 Posted May 09, 2010, 08:17:22 am |
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Here is the Indian Head Cent from yesterday too. Looks like 1873 ! I am happy that it cleaned up as well as it did. VPR |
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Posts: 216
Miami Fla
Detector used Detector(s) Used - whites, 2011 cion master, Whites MXT 300
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Reply To This Topic #63 Posted May 09, 2010, 08:24:45 am |
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thats one good looking plate!!how do you know thats 1812? are they markings or do you have to look it up? Frank
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Frank and Roxana
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Posts: 1163
NW NJ
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites IDXPro
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Reply To This Topic #64 Posted May 09, 2010, 08:32:50 am |
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Congrats on one sweet looking buckle !!! TommNJ |
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Reply To This Topic #65 Posted May 09, 2010, 09:22:08 am |
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What did you soak that penny in? Nice recoveries!
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Posts: 1857
Pascagoula Ms.
Detector used Detector(s) Used - minelab exp.
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Reply To This Topic #66 Posted May 09, 2010, 10:01:04 am |
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That plate is GREAT !!!!!!!!! Congrats on the banner
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Posts: 1820
MAINE
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Tesorso's
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Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #67 Posted May 09, 2010, 10:02:16 am |
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Congrads on a well deserved Banner Plate !! That is just an awesome plate ! I was getting worried that the Banner gods were going to be fickle towards this find !! MaineRelic
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Posts: 1699
Topsham, Vermont
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab 705, Garrett ace 250
_____________ War of 1812 US Artillery Belt Plate - Pewter U.S.A. Buttons_____________
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Reply To This Topic #69 Posted May 09, 2010, 11:23:54 am |
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WOW BANNER !! Thank you to everyone......... I am glad that I have a place to post this kinda' stuff for people that can relate to the disease called Metal Detecting I just got back from the orchard and I will be posting very soon. BEST find yet ! VPR |
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Western PA
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer XS With a plethora of coils
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Reply To This Topic #70 Posted May 09, 2010, 11:40:25 am |
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Wow hook and loop intact looks like I need a new avitar Congrats, love the button too I searched my site to death and never found any of the buttons |
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Reply To This Topic #71 Posted May 09, 2010, 11:44:21 am |
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Posts: 2073
Manhattan
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher 1280x
Primary Interest: Other
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Reply To This Topic #72 Posted May 09, 2010, 11:57:41 am |
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Congrats on that awesome plate  |
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Detector used Detector(s) Used - Ace 150, Golden mask 3
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Reply To This Topic #73 Posted May 09, 2010, 12:42:37 pm |
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Reply To This Topic #74 Posted May 09, 2010, 01:38:53 pm |
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Super congrats on one very nice relic find, also on making banner, but the plate itself is one of the more beautiful designed plates to find so kudos!!!
Don
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"The mantra has always been don't clean a (copper) coin or it will lose value.
For undug coins this is true. For dug coins this is untrue.
The value will increase with judicious cleaning."
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Posts: 3987
Massachusetts
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Mxt 6x10 coil Massachusetts
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Reply To This Topic #76 Posted May 09, 2010, 01:58:10 pm |
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keenest hobby ever
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**Bring History Back to Life**
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Keep on Digging!
Detector used Detector(s) Used - MINELAB Explorer-II
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Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #77 Posted May 09, 2010, 02:43:07 pm |
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Hey Packrat........That is a sweet plate, it proves that stuff is still out there intact. Great find, I found part of one a month ago. Plan on going back to the site soon, its in the hard woods so don;t have to worry about the grass growing.......WTG
keep on Digging! John
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South
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Reply To This Topic #78 Posted May 09, 2010, 03:07:02 pm |
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That is beautiful great detail. Congratulations for sure.
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Posts: 474
Massachusetts
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer II
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Reply To This Topic #79 Posted May 09, 2010, 03:56:31 pm |
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OMG... That is just unreal. How many finds of a lifetime have you found. Can hardly wait for your next !!!
My Uncle owns 400 acres in Vermont. Seeing finds like yours makes me want to do some visiting !!!!
Congrats on saving such a great piece of our history !!!
Brian in MA
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Posts: 1699
Topsham, Vermont
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab 705, Garrett ace 250
_____________ War of 1812 US Artillery Belt Plate - Pewter U.S.A. Buttons_____________
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Reply To This Topic #80 Posted May 09, 2010, 04:11:50 pm |
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Thank You to everyone !
I still cant beleive that I dug the best plate that I could hope for. The amount of trash here is overwheming. I want to go back with my ACE 250 and the sniper coil to see what else may be there.
The plate was only about 4" deep.
VPR
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bennington vermont
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Reply To This Topic #81 Posted May 09, 2010, 04:32:50 pm |
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:hello:Congrats on a beautiful find .Banner!!!!!!!!!
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Seymour Johnson AFB NC
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Etrac,Vaquero, Cibola, Minlab Excal and a vibra probe 580
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Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #82 Posted May 09, 2010, 05:42:02 pm |
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Awesome plate!! History in your hand. |
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Reply To This Topic #83 Posted May 10, 2010, 04:27:31 am |
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All official U.S. stars were six-pointed up until the mid-18-teens when at that time mostly civilian flags started showing five-pointed ones. Even military flags held six points into the 1820s/30s. It's a great find. Gary ______ 20 Star Flag - (1818-1819) (U.S.) Jul 10, 2004 ... [U.S. 20 Great Star flag] by Blas Delgado Ortiz, 28 July 2001. This flag flew over the Capitol dome for at lease six months of 1818. ... www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/us-1818.html - Cached Flag of the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia On April 4, 1818, a plan was passed by Congress at the suggestion of U.S. Naval Captain Samuel C. Reid in which the flag was changed to have 20 stars, ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_the_United_States - Cached - Similar |
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Reply To This Topic #84 Posted May 10, 2010, 05:01:11 am |
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I did not fully know just how far back lead-filled backings were utilised. Interesting.
Here's another find like it:
Gary
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Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set. Prov. 22:28
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Reply To This Topic #85 Posted May 10, 2010, 06:55:42 am |
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Hey Packrat........That is a sweet plate, it proves that stuff is still out there intact. Great find, I found part of one a month ago. Plan on going back to the site soon, its in the hard woods so don;t have to worry about the grass growing.......WTG keep on Digging! John Seeker, Have you ever gotten an exact date on that portion of a buckle? Gary |
Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set. Prov. 22:28
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Posts: 131
Good Thunder, MN
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Garrett 2500 - Pro Pointer
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Reply To This Topic #86 Posted May 10, 2010, 08:33:10 pm |
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Awesome find!!!!
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Shelbyville or any yard where the owner will let me detect!
Detector used Detector(s) Used - ace 250
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Primary Interest: Metal Detecting
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Reply To This Topic #87 Posted May 11, 2010, 01:52:07 pm |
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congrats on making the banner with that awesome find !!!  |
ALLEN
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Connecticut
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites DFX, and prizm 3
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Reply To This Topic #88 Posted May 11, 2010, 02:17:41 pm |
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This is just absolutely amazing. That war (in my opinion) has the best looking uniforms, buttons, plates...ect.ect. You have my dream find.
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Posts: 1699
Topsham, Vermont
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab 705, Garrett ace 250
_____________ War of 1812 US Artillery Belt Plate - Pewter U.S.A. Buttons_____________
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Reply To This Topic #89 Posted May 11, 2010, 04:23:04 pm |
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This is just absolutely amazing. That war (in my opinion) has the best looking uniforms, buttons, plates...ect.ect. You have my dream find.
I googled 1812 artillery officer uniform. They sure wore some funny hats VPR |
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Three Rivers
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites V3i & Explorer SE
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Reply To This Topic #90 Posted May 11, 2010, 06:30:38 pm |
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Man I love that plate.
Congrats on finding it. You could probably tap out that cut and make it look like it was never damaged.
HH Jer
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Milky Way Galaxy
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites Vision Spectra
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Reply To This Topic #91 Posted May 11, 2010, 07:05:40 pm |
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Congrats VPR. You deserve it my man. Chris |
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North Carolina
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's DFX & Spectrum~Garrett's Pro-Pointer~VibraProbe
_____________ African Slave Trade Bracelet 1700-1750 - Indian Wars Era NC Staff Button_____________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #92 Posted May 11, 2010, 08:09:39 pm |
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Sweeeeeeeeeet find! Congrats on making the banner! Breezie |
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Nashville, TN
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's MXT/White's Classic IDX/Fisher F2
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Reply To This Topic #93 Posted May 12, 2010, 09:14:20 am |
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Wow! Nice finds.
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Posts: 1699
Topsham, Vermont
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab 705, Garrett ace 250
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Reply To This Topic #94 Posted May 12, 2010, 02:17:28 pm |
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Please correct me if I am wrong. This belt plate has 20 stars above the eagle. That will put this Belt Plate post 1818. VPR |
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Stephens City, Virginia
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Treasure Ace250 Tesoro Cibola
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Reply To This Topic #95 Posted May 12, 2010, 02:20:36 pm |
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Beautiful find. It's not in the same league as yours but I dug a Civil War Swordplate a few years back. I wear mine, took it to a leather shop and had it made into a belt.
Heartfelt congrats.
DM
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Reply To This Topic #96 Posted May 13, 2010, 07:01:38 am |
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Beautiful find. It's not in the same league as yours but I dug a Civil War Swordplate a few years back. I wear mine, took it to a leather shop and had it made into a belt. Heartfelt congrats. DM Sorry, I couldn't do that. Had a friend wear an authentic (and rare) Confederate button. One day it popped off and in another hundred years will get refound! You can get every kind of reproduction at a relic store near you. I have about seven or eight plates that go along with [a couple of] real finds. My favorite [repro] is my 1812 with 13 stars overhead acting as "clouds by day". Vermont, March 4, 1791 -- 14th state, oops! Gary |
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North Carolina
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Tesoro Silver UMax, Garrett Ace 150, Garrett ProPointer
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Reply To This Topic #97 Posted May 13, 2010, 07:00:39 pm |
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Congratulations!
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Posts: 895
Western PA
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer XS With a plethora of coils
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Reply To This Topic #98 Posted May 21, 2010, 05:53:17 pm |
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Great snag! congrats on the banner. I was just noticing that mine is not the same as yours or the other one posted look at my eagles neck feathers and eye brow area and other differences...strange aye?
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Seek and Ye shall find, (not necessarily what You were looking for)
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Posts: 1699
Topsham, Vermont
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab 705, Garrett ace 250
_____________ War of 1812 US Artillery Belt Plate - Pewter U.S.A. Buttons_____________
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Reply To This Topic #99 Posted May 21, 2010, 06:09:09 pm |
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It looks like there are many differences ! I wonder if there are different varieties? Does anyone know? Your belt looks like a keeper too Thanks for posting yours. Now you have me wondering.... VPR |
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