First U.S. Plate

[Bob-E-Pin]

So me and my wife are up in the Gila mtns, we go by several old forts and are up in the middle of nowhere. I need to relieve myself,so I randomly pull of the side of the road. My wife says, that looks likes great spot, get the detector out. Well it is just about dark and the only light I have is from the pinpointer. So I get a slamming hit in the 60's and it's the only target in about a 20x20 ft area so I mark it and keep swinging. Nothing, so I say at least there is one target. Then since I'm about 50 yards from my truck I say, I need something to dig with. I kid you not,I reach for what looked like a straight stick and it's a wooden spoon. I'm thinking that the stars are aligning. Then this pops out!!!



After seeing the back we determined it is a cartridge box plate and not a belt buckle. Thanks for looking!!!! I'm still geeking out.

 

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[Bob-E-Pin]

Here is a pre clean up pic.

 

[basque-man]

That's an awesome relic! Great save!!!

 

[wv hilljack]

Great story, X marks the spot and you got it. Congrats. I hope to find one on my next CW hunt trip coming up soon. I'm shooting for a week there if possible. HH!

 

[sutphin]

HEY THERE BOB INTERESTING HOW YOU FOUND THIS . NOW I AM GONNA DRINK 2 GALLONS OF WATER AND WAIT TO HISSSSSSSSSS. BOB IT WAS VERY WINDY WHEN I WENT DETECTING , RELEIVED MYSELF IN THE WIND SO IM SURE YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED. NICE CARTRIDGE PLATE WITH A FUNNY STORY TO BACK IT UP.

 

[cjon455]

very cool!, ive never seen one in person!
congrats on a great dig!!

 

[Subterranean]

Congratulations! Did you keep your wooden spoon too? Sub

 

[Bob-E-Pin]

I did keep the spoon!!!

 

[parsonwalker]

What a NICE plate! And it looks to be an EARLY one, too!

 

[thrifty76now]

I found a belt plate in about that shape,found in Ohio,and mine is in it's own display case.

 

[Texas Yankee]

That's a sick find buddy!

 

[CoilyGirl]

Wow,what a terrific relic!!!

 

[UnknownArts]

Great story!

 

[DW Dirt Whisperer]

That sure is a nice find. i have family close to gila in Silver. that find makes me wanna get up there more now. lol congrats

 

[kingskid1611]

What a spur of the moment hunt. Love the story and the find, Congrats!

 

[Bob-E-Pin]

Well before driving back we went back to the spot.... Obviously! And although we were hoping for some good uniform pieces we ended up with ammo. Still happy and had a great hunt with the wife.

 

[Darby]

Very very nice find. Congrats. A plate is high in my wish list!

 

[Bob-E-Pin]

Cool thing is that the larger round ball was found inches from a fired 3 ringer. Makes me think it was dropped after being shot at! Who knows?