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

Scrappy

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When you text a find to some of your best buddies and they all curse at you, that's when you know you have something really killer.

Well today was that day for me, and I'm so pleased with this find despite a new fan club being started called "FU Steve" (whatever that means) lol.

I've been having some luck at a site I'd all but written off. You see I've been staying away from the street - perhaps for reclusive reasons, or perhaps because I don't want other detectorists to spot me. Either way, lately, I've been chancing it and scoring lots of large cents and early buttons. Today I was hammering away and got a slamming hit on the Deus. The kind that make the Deus overload and sound like it's in stereo. I dig it despite being sure it was junk...

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I say a few expletives after figuring out what it was.

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After some good advice from a few experts, I clean it with nothing but a toothpick and a chip brush.

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Finished off with some renaissance wax and viola!

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A few friends with some incredible knowledge have confirmed it's a Ca. 1820 Militia Artillerist Belt Plate.

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Plate #4 in Crouch.



It was a true blessing to dig this plate, especially in the condition it's in. Enjoy and good hunts everyone.

Steve
 

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Doc Relics

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That's insane! Awesome find! I hope of finding something like that one day. Keep it up
 

AlienLifeForm

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Homerun of a find, looks beautiful!
 

kingskid1611

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I have to agree with the jealousy issue....Holy Mackerel that is a beauty....center stage in a good collection....
 

OutdoorAdv

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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.
 

Eastcoasthunter21

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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
 

Nicksan

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Congrats on the awesome find, Keep hittin that area.
 

AlienLifeForm

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Banner vote as well. I been smashing that banner button a lot lately!
 

bill from lachine

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Scrappy,

Beauty of a find....without a doubt that one belongs up top...wtg.

Regards + HH

Bill
 

fishstick

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

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Scrappy

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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!
 

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relic lover

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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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Deft Tones

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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. :tongue3:
 

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