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Feb 28, 2017, 07:58 PM
#1
 Detect smarter, not harder.
Stunning Early Militia Artillery Belt Plate leaves me stunned! WOW!
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...
I say a few expletives after figuring out what it was.
After some good advice from a few experts, I clean it with nothing but a toothpick and a chip brush.
Finished off with some renaissance wax and viola!
A few friends with some incredible knowledge have confirmed it's a Ca. 1820 Militia Artillerist Belt Plate.
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
Last edited by Scrappy; Mar 01, 2017 at 08:05 AM.
"Take the detecta-drama elsewhere - I'm just here to dig!"
Running totals:
Hammered Silvers - 2
Hammered Coppers - 1
Milled Spanish Silver - 13
Colonial State Coppers - 7
United States Cent/Half cent Coppers - 111
British & Other colonial Coppers - 93
Slick coppers - too painful to talk about
Silver Coins - 900-1000
Favourite Finds:
1665 1-reale Spanish Cob
Revolutionary War stirrup
1812 2nd Regiment Artillarists pewter button
1695 Willam 3rd Halfpenny in excellent condition
G.W. Inagural Buttons - 6 Point Estoile cuff variety
Love token etched on 1859 seated Dime
1852 Trimmy trimmy trime
1831 Louis Phillippe 1st - 5 Franc
1783 Nova Constelatio, Crosby-3C
1749 King George II Farthing (mint fresh)
If it ain't at least seated, it aint Sh*t
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Feb 28, 2017, 08:00 PM
#2
That's insane! Awesome find! I hope of finding something like that one day. Keep it up
Doc Relics
Minelab GPX 4800
Teknetics T2 SE
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Feb 28, 2017, 08:02 PM
#3
Homerun of a find, looks beautiful!
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Feb 28, 2017, 08:02 PM
#4
art
That's a heck of a find congrats Scrappy
Growing old is not for sissies I thought it would take longer to get old.
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Feb 28, 2017, 08:03 PM
#5
I have to agree with the jealousy issue....Holy Mackerel that is a beauty....center stage in a good collection....
Tell me and I'll forget. Show me, and I may not remember. Involve me, and I'll understand. - Tribe Unknown. Those that lie down with dogs, get up with fleas. - Blackfoot
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Feb 28, 2017, 08:05 PM
#6
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.
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Feb 28, 2017, 08:05 PM
#7
MARK
Wow! What a dig, congratulations!
"It makes no difference whether I got anything; it has to do with how the day was spent"
Fred Bear
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Feb 28, 2017, 08:06 PM
#8
I'm stunned too!
That is so awesome! Great piece!
...if you think I'm a pain in the neck, it's lower, lower,little bit lower, too low, higher, there ya go..... 
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Feb 28, 2017, 08:08 PM
#9
Charlie
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
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Feb 28, 2017, 08:10 PM
#10
Congrats on the awesome find, Keep hittin that area.
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Feb 28, 2017, 08:11 PM
#11
Matt
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Feb 28, 2017, 08:19 PM
#12
Banner vote as well. I been smashing that banner button a lot lately!
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Feb 28, 2017, 08:19 PM
#13
Detect smarter, not harder.
 Originally Posted by trapperart
That's a heck of a find congrats Scrappy
Thanks Art. The sight of the square plate with an eagle instantly made me say holy ***** lol.
"Take the detecta-drama elsewhere - I'm just here to dig!"
Running totals:
Hammered Silvers - 2
Hammered Coppers - 1
Milled Spanish Silver - 13
Colonial State Coppers - 7
United States Cent/Half cent Coppers - 111
British & Other colonial Coppers - 93
Slick coppers - too painful to talk about
Silver Coins - 900-1000
Favourite Finds:
1665 1-reale Spanish Cob
Revolutionary War stirrup
1812 2nd Regiment Artillarists pewter button
1695 Willam 3rd Halfpenny in excellent condition
G.W. Inagural Buttons - 6 Point Estoile cuff variety
Love token etched on 1859 seated Dime
1852 Trimmy trimmy trime
1831 Louis Phillippe 1st - 5 Franc
1783 Nova Constelatio, Crosby-3C
1749 King George II Farthing (mint fresh)
If it ain't at least seated, it aint Sh*t
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Feb 28, 2017, 08:20 PM
#14
Scrappy,
Beauty of a find....without a doubt that one belongs up top...wtg.
Regards + HH
Bill
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Feb 28, 2017, 08:25 PM
#15
That's a winner 
“The enemy never sees the backs of my Texans!" - General Robert E. Lee
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