NC Civil War Officer buckle - My best find EVER!!!!

[ModernMiner]

Folks, I'm still in shock and overjoyed! After work today I thought I'd get in a few hours of detecting since it was so nice out. I headed back to one of the yards I've been detecting, but never really gridded off thoroughly. Within about 20 minutes I had a strong signal in the front yard. I knew it was fairly big so I cut a decent sized plug. At about 5" deep, I reached in and pulled out one h-ll of a nice CW relic. I saw the "NC on the buckle right away and knew I had one piece of a two piece CW buckle. It is in fantastic condition too. I searched around a bit for the other half, but nothing yet. I will be back though, believe me.
When I got home, I looked it up in my CW relic book which stated that it is a "very rare" buckle.

Does anyone know the value of this NC buckle? I'm still in shock.

What type of soldier would have worn a buckle like this?

Now here's two other tidbits that make this find more exciting:
*I found it in an open area that DD-777 and Mirage had hit a few weeks back. I can't believe they missed it, but I'm truly thankful.
It must have been my Mighty Tesoro Umax.
*I found it next door to the yard I dug the CW "CSN" button awhile back.
Perhaps an officer lived here?

My other finds were:

* 1897 IH
*1964 Rosie
*Suspender clip (?) with stars & a design on it.
*Two wheats (45 & 52)
*Antique pocket watch.

A fantastic day indeed for Modern Miner.
Thanks for looking,
MM

P.S. YA-Hoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Swingit]

Great Hunt!!!!!

BANNER

Nice Buckle

[DD-777]

That better be on the banner right quick. Truly an outstanding find my friend...





BANNER!!!

[VOL1266-X]

BIG TIME BANNER FIND MM!!!! Wtg.

[silverfreak]

I'm at a loss for words. Ummmm....Hmmmmmm....BANNER

[ModernMiner]

Great Hunt!!!!!
Nice Buckle

I'm at a loss for words. Ummmm....Hmmmmmm....BANNER

BIG TIME BANNER FIND MM!!!! Wtg.

That better be on the banner right quick. Truly an outstanding find my friend...


BANNER!!!

Thanks Guys.
It still amazes me that things like this can pop up in a yard!
I almost titled my post , "I get my CW relics by the yard."
This year has been kind to me so far.
-Doug-

[silvereagle78]

Way to go !!!!! Nice Buckle

[creeper71]

I'm not completely sure ,but I believe it's over a thousand for one peice an around 2-3 thousand for both.... I could be wrong tho... Congrats hope you find the other peice would have to be there

[Jeannie]

Very nice finds. Congrats!

[pakeha63]

Sounds like Banner to me

[Mona Lisa]

That is fantastic, MM!! Congratulations.

Too bad you didn't have the camera on for that dig!

[ModernMiner]

Way to go !!!!! Nice Buckle

Sounds like Banner to me

Very nice finds. Congrats!

I'm not completely sure ,but I believe it's over a thousand for one peice an around 2-3 thousand for both.... I could be wrong tho... Congrats hope you find the other peice would have to be there

Thanks so much everybody.

Creeper,
That would be fantastic. That's $1000 more than I started out with today.
Man, I LOVE this hobby!
-MM-

[DD-777]

I think your looking at a lot more than a grand buddy...

[ModernMiner]

That is fantastic, MM!! Congratulations.

Too bad you didn't have the camera on for that dig!

Thanks Mona.
The sad thing was, I did have my video camera, but I wanted to be quiet about the find. I was not only on a busy main street, but I didn't want the old guy who followed me around everywhere to see me. I had just got done talking to the neighbor, and as soon as he was done bending my ear and headed home I dug this signal. I'm glad he wasn't there to see this find.
-MM-

[ModernMiner]

I think your looking at a lot more than a grand buddy...

Thanks Andy. I hope so.
Dinner is on me next time. BBQ w/cheese, of course.
Get your b-tt back down here and help me.
-Doug-

[DD-777]

I think your looking at a lot more than a grand buddy...

Thanks Andy. I hope so.
Dinner is on me next time. BBQ w/cheese, of course.
Get your b-tt back down here and help me.
-Doug-

You know I'd be there by first light if I could...


By the way - just say NO - to cheese on your BBQ.

[CladMaster]

That's one sweet find Miner. Not many of those will ever be found. Congrats on a super find of a lifetime! BANNER!!!!

[nova]

Hey Miner, another great recovery. Heres a link it's not much but it's a start.

http://www.corinthcivilwarrelics.com...ugbuckles.html

[Iron Patch]

Now that is a day maker! Maybe your best find... MAYBE?

Still not being able to get out i have detecting in the brain and can't get anything done these days... and you know what, you ain't helping! (But I forgive you... this time)

Shouldn't have to say Banner on this on, but Banner!

[BuckleBoy]

Good LORD, what a find!!

This IS a banner find, Doug.


Man oh man. Did you hunt the yard out yet? Was this in the back yard? (If you tell me "yes," expect a PM from me...)


Even just the tongue part of this one, in such fantastic condition, is a VERY valuable piece.



Unbelievable. Whatever you're doing to romance Lady Luck, please send her my way. Goodness!