Stunning Early Militia Artillery Belt Plate leaves me stunned! WOW!

[fishstick]

COMPLETELY FLOORED!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATZ.......

[Scrappy]

Absolutely sick! Going to drop a big banner vote on this one without a doubt. We rarely get to see these dug and they're never in this incredible condition. Insane plate man.

Hey bud, I really appreciate that. The condition was quite surprising since the look after it was dug showed chipped edges and flaking. Luckily being near the street at this site meant it was away from the farm field. Phew.

And thanks for the Banner Vote Brad!

[relic lover]

Congratulations. So nice to have the hook and loop on the back and better yet not bent. That's a real gem you have there. Welcome to the club

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[Scrappy]

I'm stunned too!
That is so awesome! Great piece!

You're not an easy dude to stun. Lol. Thanks for looking IH

[Deft Tones]

Awesome for you!

FYI, I think your buddies were telling you Florida University (FU) ...they think you should have it checked out I'll bet.

[Driftwoood]

Ugh, that thing is incredible! Congrats on a super sweet find!

[Fixitdave]

Wow nice good job

[Scrappy]

Steve you never cease to amaze fantastic find in a one condition
That's a banner all day , I can't wait to see where the date lies
You said early 18s. I vote banner I've never seen one like it amazing find hh gl

Thanks C-Dawg. We've dug so many heartbreakers together; liberty caps, capped, and early buttons, only to find they're toast. It happens bro. But every once in a while we score big. None better than that 1750's 8-reale you blew us away with. Lol

Cheers bud, and thanks for that banner vote.

[treblehunter]

Just got home, just put in my banner vote, FU Steve just seems like such a barbaric thing to text, I was really happy for you. I better go get a testosterone shot from the Dr.

[Brian W]

Nice find Scrappy....I found the same buckle in amazing condition..it's one of my favorite finds....thought it was ny militia..but it is an artillery buckle...mine didn't go up top..as there was a similar one there..nice buckle!

[dirtdigginfool]

Always enjoy your posts Scrap, I know I'm in for a show...this was a showstopper! Congrats...ddf

[VMI Digger]

Square artillery plate...and with the DEUS no less (what would your CTX think of you Steve). Incredible dig buddy, one that would be at the center of any serious relic hunters collection. BANNER inbound

[ironhorse]

You're not an easy dude to stun. Lol. Thanks for looking IH

I'm a big softie for completeness, awesome patina, and something that isn't posted every other weekend.

[fyrffytr1]

There are some really nice finds showing up lately and yours is among the best. Congrats on a great recovery.

[metalev4]

They don't come out much better than that! Awesome find Steve. You did a wonderful job with the cleaning and now you have a killer early plate for the display. If I can figure out how to nominate banner from my I phone my vote is in.