🥇 BANNER CW or Pre civil War Virginia militia plate? Trying to authenticate.

Gregg3131

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Isaac

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Whites MXT All Pro, Garrett AT Pro
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Insane find!!! Congratulations!!! That's a dream find for me, especially being in Virginia! Can't wait to hear more about this find!!!
 

Fletch88

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Very awesome find! Vote placed!
 

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Great find! Very exciting! I'm new to the forum.. Maybe this is a dumb question but what does banner mean?
 

Fullstock

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Some great civil War plates have been found around period house sites. The veteran came home from the war, kid played with the buckle and lost it, or it got thrown out. terrific find!
 

pepperj

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Deus, Deus 2, Minelab 3030, E-Trac,
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Congrats on the plate and banner.:occasion14:
 

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Gregg3131

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May 24, 2015
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Thank you!!!!!!! Appreciate all the great comments and the banner.
 

BigWaveDave

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Nov 22, 2013
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Mountain Maryland
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Garrett AT Pro, AT Max, Minelab
Equinox 800
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Civil War swag not really my thing.... But I know an incredible find when I see one... Congratulations on your banner buckle!
 

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Gregg3131

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May 24, 2015
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I truly appreciate all of you who voted Banner on this and for the great comments. This is a great site snd I love seeing everybodys find daily. Keep swinging.
 

mangum

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AT Pro, MXT Pro Back-up
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Fantastic find & congrats on banner! Have you given any thought to having it professionally restored?
 

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Gregg3131

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Not sure how I feel about restoration....I kind of like it in dug condition. Also would it make any sense financially?
 

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Gregg3131

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I was wondering what your opinions were on getting this amazing plate straightened? I really like relics as was found and really am not into restored pieces but I have never found something this rare and didn't know if I should consider straightening only not full restoration. I am definitely leaning towards leaving it as is but I really respect the opinions on this site.
 

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Gregg3131

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PA Billy. Did you get it restored? I really like as is but considering at the very least straightening it professionally.
 

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Gregg3131

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Can anybody give me the pros and cons of restoring this specifically just straightening it. I usually prefer to leave as is but it would display better in my case if straight....
 

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