🥇 BANNER War of 1812 Belt Plate...Marked!!

[romeo-1]

Today was a bit of a shocker. I was exploring a modern woods dump hoping for an older bottle or two but it was a total bust. Everything in the dump was less than 50 years old. Right beside the dump was a small clearing right on the side of the road that was open so I decided to do a quick swing before moving on. First couple targets were trash, car parts, a can, crusty iron and I was about to call it when I got a decent signal. Wasn't expecting anything more than trash so I was shocked when I popped the plug and saw what was there. From the shape I knew it had to be a belt plate!

Sure enough that is exactly what it was. It was well soiled but even at first glance I knew it was marked. I spent a couple hours with a tooth pick and dry tooth brush trying to get the detail out but eventually decided on the hydrogen peroxide. I could see that the incising was deep so thought I had a good chance at good results. I'm actually thrilled with the results!

War of 1812 era King's German Legion cross belt plate!

 

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[cannonball]

Now that's a killer find!!! Congrats

 

[Steve in PA]

Killer plate!! Definitely a banner

 

[CRUSADER]

Now thats a GREAT find - CONGRATS.

Thats why at times when choices are low, trying any ground can pay off big. Monday I tried under where a haystack used to be, didn't produce but always worth a blast with limited options....

 

[romeo-1]

Nice looking plate Was the Kings German Legion in the War of 1812? Seems they were in the thick of the Napoleonic Wars

The regiment was only in existence from 1803-1816 and were in my area for a shirt time during the War of 1812. Not much written on their involvement there but you are definitely correct with their involvement in the Napoleonic Wars!

 

[romeo-1]

I imagine that you will be returning to that spot again....

You imagine correct...will be back there this afternoon. After yesterday I couldn't focus so will give it my full attention today!

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

What an amazing find Patrick and it cleaned up beautifully too!
I think a coat of Conservators Wax and a light buffing would make it look amazing!

My BANNER vote is in for your find my friend!

Dave

 

[romeo-1]

What an amazing find Patrick and it cleaned up beautifully too!
I think a coat of Conservators Wax and a light buffing would make it look amazing!

My BANNER vote is in for your find my friend!

Dave

Not sure I'm finished with the restoration phase...may try a little more peroxide as I think there is still some soil caked in the letters. May also try some lemon juice to bring out the gilt...but Conservators Wax will be the final step.

 

[rjw4law]

Fantastic!

 

[WannaDig3687]

That is so cool! Congratulations on such a great historical recovery!

 

[smokeythecat]

An amazing find! Banner!

 

[GaRebel1861]

Another banner vote headed your way. Good luck!

 

[Coinboy]

Oh my god that’s frickin incredible! BANNER! It deserves it!

 

[Noah_D]

Banner!

 

[Steve in PA]

You imagine correct...will be back there this afternoon. After yesterday I couldn't focus so will give it my full attention today!

would be nice to find a couple buttons to go with the belt plate.

 

[RVRoamer73]

War of 1812 Belt Plate...Marked

Spectacular!! Banner vote in.

 

[flyadive]

Awesome Banner find! Never seen anything like it here on TNET!
Congratulations!

 

[A2coins]

Banner find wow thats is really sweet........The nicest buckle Ive seen posted on here IMO Well done you earned that one... Stay safe out there and keep em coming. Tommy

 

[DigToChina]

Get that plate up top! I’ll add my vote to that...

Nice find! Looking forward to the finished pic.

 

[bologna321]

Nominated banner. Can anyone speculate how that made it to where it was found? Was this in the USA?