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Dec 09, 2006, 09:23 PM
#1
CANE FIELD BANDITS and IRON BRIGADE MEMBER
How Buckleboy Got His Name
In a much-anticipated post, here's the story of how I got my nickname...
On a warm day back in January, a friend of mine had gotten permission for us to hunt an old churchyard that he had worked heavily about 8 years ago (finding some great coins then!). We hunted in the front yard to no avail (this guy is serious when he says he has worked a site). Not even an old deep nickel to show for our efforts. We then moved into the side yard where he said he hadn't hunted much. After a few wheats and Indian heads, I got a rather big signal and decided I should figure out what the heck it was. I dug down about a foot and widened the hole again, starting to feel a little self-conscious about what I was doin' to the church yard. Then I flipped a square brass object over in the hole. It was encrusted with dirt. When I picked it up (looking at the reverse of it) I briefly wonderd what it was. Then I turned it over (seeing the front side for the first time) and it felt like time stood still for several minutes. I was just staring at the thing. After relic huntin' for 14 years I had never expected to find something like this in a church yard. I figured we'd be diggin' some old coins, but never in my wildest dreams... Anyhow, I then slowly started walking over to my friend and asked him (still unable to comprehend what it was doin' there) "Is this what I think it is?" His eyes got as big as silver dollars. We stood there a long time in disbelief, then proceeded to hunt the churchyard to death! Evidently the sword belt plate was an isolated loss, since no other relics were found. My friend's been callin' me Buckleboy since.
Here are some before and after photos. Good luck and happy huntin'.
-Buckleboy
Spring 2012 CaneField Bandits Totals:
TEN Half Reales:
1740, 1777, 1784, 1796, 1801, 180?, 1806, 1807, 1808, and 1814
1836 8 Reales
A 17?? One Real
1819 Token/Jeton
Two "Russian Blue" Trade Beads
Henry Clay Campaign Button
FIVE Early New Orleans Seated Coins:
1838-O Dime (no stars), Three 1839-O Half Dimes, an 1840-O Dime, and an 1842-O Half Dime
1892 Barber Dime
1918 Walking Liberty Half
1866 and 18?? Shield Nickels, and some GawGag V's and Beefaloes.
Military Relics:
Possible Spanish Colonial Era Cap Badge
FOUR War of 1812 Artillery Buttons
1820s Pewter Militia "U.S." Button
CW Eagle Artillery Cuff Button
CW Eagle Infantry Officer's Coat Button
3-Ringers, Enfields, Musketballs, and Shell Fragments
Any relics, coins, or other items appearing in my finds posts were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.
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Dec 10, 2006, 04:45 AM
#2
Re: How Buckleboy Got His Name
Nice find, how did you clean it?
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Dec 10, 2006, 06:02 AM
#3
Re: How Buckleboy Got His Name
What a great story to go with an incredible find...you should wear your nickname proudly! 
Thanks for the pics and HH, Hank 8)
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Dec 10, 2006, 07:56 AM
#4
CANE FIELD BANDITS and IRON BRIGADE MEMBER
Re: How Buckleboy Got His Name
I just used a soft-bristled toothbrush and warm water to clean the plate.
-Buckleboy
Spring 2012 CaneField Bandits Totals:
TEN Half Reales:
1740, 1777, 1784, 1796, 1801, 180?, 1806, 1807, 1808, and 1814
1836 8 Reales
A 17?? One Real
1819 Token/Jeton
Two "Russian Blue" Trade Beads
Henry Clay Campaign Button
FIVE Early New Orleans Seated Coins:
1838-O Dime (no stars), Three 1839-O Half Dimes, an 1840-O Dime, and an 1842-O Half Dime
1892 Barber Dime
1918 Walking Liberty Half
1866 and 18?? Shield Nickels, and some GawGag V's and Beefaloes.
Military Relics:
Possible Spanish Colonial Era Cap Badge
FOUR War of 1812 Artillery Buttons
1820s Pewter Militia "U.S." Button
CW Eagle Artillery Cuff Button
CW Eagle Infantry Officer's Coat Button
3-Ringers, Enfields, Musketballs, and Shell Fragments
Any relics, coins, or other items appearing in my finds posts were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.
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Dec 10, 2006, 08:22 AM
#5
 Always Hunting Something.
Re: How Buckleboy Got His Name
Awsome find Buckleboy!! So what exactly is it?I know it's a buckle but is it civil war?Pre-civil war,Union,confederate? Congrats, Bootstrap
Ya never know what ya gonna pull out-the ground!!
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Dec 10, 2006, 01:12 PM
#6
CANE FIELD BANDITS and IRON BRIGADE MEMBER
Re: How Buckleboy Got His Name
Thanks for your comment, bootstrap.
The piece is a Union Civil War sword belt plate.
-Buckleboy
Spring 2012 CaneField Bandits Totals:
TEN Half Reales:
1740, 1777, 1784, 1796, 1801, 180?, 1806, 1807, 1808, and 1814
1836 8 Reales
A 17?? One Real
1819 Token/Jeton
Two "Russian Blue" Trade Beads
Henry Clay Campaign Button
FIVE Early New Orleans Seated Coins:
1838-O Dime (no stars), Three 1839-O Half Dimes, an 1840-O Dime, and an 1842-O Half Dime
1892 Barber Dime
1918 Walking Liberty Half
1866 and 18?? Shield Nickels, and some GawGag V's and Beefaloes.
Military Relics:
Possible Spanish Colonial Era Cap Badge
FOUR War of 1812 Artillery Buttons
1820s Pewter Militia "U.S." Button
CW Eagle Artillery Cuff Button
CW Eagle Infantry Officer's Coat Button
3-Ringers, Enfields, Musketballs, and Shell Fragments
Any relics, coins, or other items appearing in my finds posts were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.
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Dec 11, 2006, 03:31 PM
#7
CZ21, AT Pro, GM CXIII
Re: How Buckleboy Got His Name
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Dec 12, 2006, 12:21 AM
#8
Too broke to get beyond being a
Re: How Buckleboy Got His Name
Fantastic find and a great back-story to your name! I too would have have hunted that area to to death... sorry there weren't any other relics. I've always enjoyed your posts, but I believe that hearing this history... this is my favorite. -Ben
Former Caveman... my brain shrunk.
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Dec 12, 2006, 02:15 PM
#9
Re: How Buckleboy Got His Name
Very nice! 
By 2064, experts say man will have established twelve colonies on the sun, ideal for family vacations.
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Dec 12, 2006, 02:55 PM
#10
CANE FIELD BANDITS and IRON BRIGADE MEMBER
Re: How Buckleboy Got His Name
Thank you for your comments, Ben.
Regards,
Will
Spring 2012 CaneField Bandits Totals:
TEN Half Reales:
1740, 1777, 1784, 1796, 1801, 180?, 1806, 1807, 1808, and 1814
1836 8 Reales
A 17?? One Real
1819 Token/Jeton
Two "Russian Blue" Trade Beads
Henry Clay Campaign Button
FIVE Early New Orleans Seated Coins:
1838-O Dime (no stars), Three 1839-O Half Dimes, an 1840-O Dime, and an 1842-O Half Dime
1892 Barber Dime
1918 Walking Liberty Half
1866 and 18?? Shield Nickels, and some GawGag V's and Beefaloes.
Military Relics:
Possible Spanish Colonial Era Cap Badge
FOUR War of 1812 Artillery Buttons
1820s Pewter Militia "U.S." Button
CW Eagle Artillery Cuff Button
CW Eagle Infantry Officer's Coat Button
3-Ringers, Enfields, Musketballs, and Shell Fragments
Any relics, coins, or other items appearing in my finds posts were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.
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Dec 12, 2006, 07:00 PM
#11
IRON BRIGADE MEMBER
Re: How Buckleboy Got His Name
Well Im proud to say Im the friend!!!!! I started calling him Buckleboy that day. I hunted that place a few times before with great success on some old silver and a ring or two. The funny thing is I WALKED OVER that buckle more than once. There is still a outhouse there and when I was hunting it years ago the path that took me to the outhouse took me right over the buckle!!!! When nature called I would put my XLT down walk right over it do my business walk right back over it pick up my XLT and carry on. Really I couldnt make this up!!! I wish all of you could have been there to see his face it was priceless to say the least. He got on his cell phone and I think he made 20 calls telling everybody. If I live to be 100 years old I will never forget it. I didnt find the buckle but my heart was pumping to say the least.
When we were on the way to the hunt (it was about an hour drive) I just had met him a few days before and I asked him if he ever found a buckle and of course he said no, A half hour later he had one in his hand. Like I said before I couldnt make this up!!! Now we are life long friends and hunting partners. Heres to many more great memories and a few more buckles.
Thats how I got my name sortafoundabuckle. If he didnt find it that day most likely I would have......think we should cut it in two pieces and share ?
Alot of people ask me how mad I was that day he found it on my hunting spot. I will say there was pure joy for him no anger at all. After 14 years and thousands of holes later, he deserves the name BUCKLEBOY. Glad I was there to help.
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Dec 12, 2006, 09:47 PM
#12
Re: How Buckleboy Got His Name
Wow....great story, Buckleboy. That is a find you'll never forget! 
I think he shoulda called you "Union Civil War Sword Belt Plate Boy" instead.
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Dec 12, 2006, 09:49 PM
#13
CANE FIELD BANDITS and IRON BRIGADE MEMBER
Re: How Buckleboy Got His Name
Well, I'm glad he didn't call me "pancake head." At least I woulda fit in around here though LOL!
Spring 2012 CaneField Bandits Totals:
TEN Half Reales:
1740, 1777, 1784, 1796, 1801, 180?, 1806, 1807, 1808, and 1814
1836 8 Reales
A 17?? One Real
1819 Token/Jeton
Two "Russian Blue" Trade Beads
Henry Clay Campaign Button
FIVE Early New Orleans Seated Coins:
1838-O Dime (no stars), Three 1839-O Half Dimes, an 1840-O Dime, and an 1842-O Half Dime
1892 Barber Dime
1918 Walking Liberty Half
1866 and 18?? Shield Nickels, and some GawGag V's and Beefaloes.
Military Relics:
Possible Spanish Colonial Era Cap Badge
FOUR War of 1812 Artillery Buttons
1820s Pewter Militia "U.S." Button
CW Eagle Artillery Cuff Button
CW Eagle Infantry Officer's Coat Button
3-Ringers, Enfields, Musketballs, and Shell Fragments
Any relics, coins, or other items appearing in my finds posts were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.
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