Hello Everyone. Long Time. Possible Civil War Buckle

[JerV3]

Hey everyone, I finally had some time. Yeah Its winter and Im not out hunting. I had a really nice season this yr with some great finds and memories. I wish I would have had time to share some of these moments. But with work life kids etc I haven't spent much time on the net.

I had ended my season about 3 weeks ago. I had 160 silvers this yr and over 150 indians. It was a good yr. I found a cache of old silver coins last month. Silver barber halfs walkers etc. I would post the video but I dropped way to many F Bombs to post it here. I just really enjoy the hobby. I have been hunting almost everyday pushing myself to the time I have to get dressed for work. This is a addiction that seems to never get old.

I get up daily thinking about where I can find my next great find. Anyways I wanted to see if I could get some info on a buckle that was recovered on a really old ball field with historty around it that goes back to the 1700's. It was 12 inches deep found with a minelab se. It appears to be the style of civil war. I found one web site that listed some other civil war realted stuff and saw this same buckle attached to a uniform.

So if anyone out there with more knowledge can shed some light that would be great.

Thanks and I am gonna try and find some time to get back onto the forum more often. I see alot of great finds on here being made.

 

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[Steve in PA]

Not civil war Jeremy. Looks like some type of fraternal organization. You should be able to research it on the web. Looks late 1800s to me.

 

[JerV3]

Yes, Thanks Steve. Looks like 1870's maybe a little later. I looked and could not put a exact id on it.

 

[John Boy]

Boy i like that.Ain't never seen one like that before.cool looking, congrats

 

[BuckleBoy]

I agree with Steve. Fraternal. Still a great find that you might want to post in "What is it?"

Welcome back to the forum. Please stay a while, we miss seeing your posts. Oh, and you should consider PMing me the link to that video. I'd love to see a cache like that dug, and I don't mind the language LOL. If it was me digging it, it would be even worse.


Best Wishes,


Buck

 

[JerV3]

Thanks alot man. Yes, I will get you the video. I asked my son yes he is 12 lol if he could fix and edit the video to be fit for t-net. I'd love to share it. There was over 3.00 in silver in the hoard. I know it's not much but it got my blood flowing. If not he said he will post it on his u tube and i will pm you the link. You will love it. I'm pretty much just in awe with the find.

I had a great stretch at the end of the yr with a beautiful 1887 morgan. A nice 1882 canadian dime some seated coins etc. It takes alot to get me going. But it seems you really can get into those modes and have a great month. It usually happens for me in Nov and Dec when I push hard out in the field.

Thanks for the nice welcome back. You've been dedicated to this forum long time to know a old lurker like me lol.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Thanks alot man. Yes, I will get you the video. I asked my son yes he is 12 lol if he could fix and edit the video to be fit for t-net. I'd love to share it. There was over 3.00 in silver in the hoard. I know it's not much but it got my blood flowing. If not he said he will post it on his u tube and i will pm you the link. You will love it. I'm pretty much just in awe with the find.

I had a great stretch at the end of the yr with a beautiful 1887 morgan. A nice 1882 canadian dime some seated coins etc. It takes alot to get me going. But it seems you really can get into those modes and have a great month. It usually happens for me in Nov and Dec when I push hard out in the field.

Thanks for the nice welcome back. You've been dedicated to this forum long time to know a old lurker like me lol.

Somebody posts something forgettable and I forget them. But I still remember your excellent finds posts.

Cheers,

Buck

 

[SCdigger]

My guess if Boys Brigade, but I didn't look for it...

GT

 

[JerV3]

That's what I thought to. But the symbol doesnt match exactly. I'm guessing this is a early plate from the boys brigade. I have found some old buttons from the boys brigade around here. Must have been popular. I've read up alot on the fraternity. It started in like the late 1880's I think. It was a school for boys. Not sure 100% though. Maybe even try and put a date and value on it maybe would be nice.

Thankis

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Good to hear from you Jer! Sounds like you had a good year and nice buckle. By the way, I don't mind F-bombs, LOL. HH, Mike