Second Sword Belt Plate In a Week...Found another buckle but need info!!!

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lovedigging

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Found a hotspot last Wednesday, a 20x20 yard square that was my best dig yet. I dug 23 bullets and an officers sword belt plate in the 3 hours I was there. This evening I was able to return with my brother and dig some more. I hit the first signal a few minutes after we stepped out of the vehicle. When I dug it was an Indian head nickle, but we were unable to locate the date on the coin. Soon after I dug my first full spenser bullet of the day. Once we hit my hotspot, my brother dug what we believe to be a handcuff key. An incredible find! We had been there for about an hour and had dug quite a few bullets between us when I hit a really good signal. When I popped the circle of dirt out I couldn't believe what I was seeing, but it looked like the corner of yet another buckle. I called my brother over and we took pictures as the digging progressed. I was sure glad my brother could join me tonight to be a part of all the incredible things we dug. He had to leave early so I stayed on and took advantage of every possible minute of daylight. I'm glad I did as I ended up digging up the heart buckle, more bullets and another full spenser bullet. I can't find the heart buckle in Crouch's "bible" so if anyone has any information please let me know.
 

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dcooper1

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Re: Second Sword Belt Plate In a Week...WOW!

GREAT JOB......AGAIN.

I'm glad I got to join you (even though I couldn't stay long) and thanks for taking me to your spot again.

Thanks to some of the others for already posting the info on the heart item.
 

{Sentinel}

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Re: Second Sword Belt Plate In a Week...WOW!

Here you go bud... Heart Buckle.jpg
M14
Brass Heart Boss
Heart design bridle leather keeper - years ago, believed to have been blanket roll belt - item is found in many Civil War sites - this one is non dug. Price $25.00

Again, another stellar day in that small 'platinum' honey hole you got. Nice Digs :wink:
 

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Re: Second Sword Belt Plate In a Week...WOW!

Great finds Really nice buckle.
Dman
 

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Re: Second Sword Belt Plate In a Week...WOW!

{Sentinel} said:
Here you go bud...

M14
Brass Heart Boss
Heart design bridle leather keeper - years ago, believed to have been blanket roll belt - item is found in many Civil War sites - this one is non dug. Price $25.00

Again, another stellar day in that small 'platinum' honey hole you got. Nice Digs :wink:
Thanks Sentinel For the information, I greatly appreciate it....
 

Ron B

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That Sir, is an impressive array of finds!
Those cartridges, being intact definitely proves your on top a hotspot.
Are you gridding the area, digging all sounds?

GRB
 

sndman60

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OMG,wow!!! What an awesome find. It's absolutely beautiful. It looks to be in almost perfect shape. May I ask how deep and what VDI did it ping at? I have an XLT and have been detecting on a very old farm. That truly is just one of the great finds. I'm down in williamsburg, I now have renewed hope, ;D. Thanks for sharing.

Gary
 

ringfinder

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Wow, nice haul, doesn't look like Virginia is hunted out yet. Congratulations on all your finds!

HH, Ringfinder
 

Pepper2004

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Wow, that buckle is something else! WTG and thanks for sharing.

HH,
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Excellent spot TC!!!!
Love the CW relics......
 

JerV3

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Nice belt plate,

Looks like your onto a great area.

HH Jer
 

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BuckleBoy

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Nice finds! Too bad those silver wreaths never stayed on those plates long... First buckle for you, or are you a buckle Veteran? If it's your first, welcome to the club!

And those complete spencers are top-notch. They are an excellent find--and their value speaks to the fact that they don't come up intact very often.


Bravo!


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civilman1

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Beautiful dig TC....Congratulation's on some great recovery's :thumbsup:.I bet the buffalo had your heart racing.HH!!
 

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