I found this at a flea market. I knew it was Civil War but don't know what it's for. Any ideas?
D digger42071 Jr. Member Jan 30, 2013 33 8 Kentucky Detector(s) used Ace 250 Master Hunter 7 Coin master 6DB Aug 21, 2014 #1 I found this at a flea market. I knew it was Civil War but don't know what it's for. Any ideas? Amazon Forum Fav 👍 Minelab PRO-FIND 35 Waterproof Pinpointer Metal Detector for Experts with Tone ID & Adjustable Sensitivity - Grab it through Amazon! Attachments image-2442955294.jpg 66 KB · Views: 150 image-1139833463.jpg 102 KB · Views: 159 image-3887278612.jpg 80 KB · Views: 141 Upvote 0
I found this at a flea market. I knew it was Civil War but don't know what it's for. Any ideas? Amazon Forum Fav 👍 Minelab PRO-FIND 35 Waterproof Pinpointer Metal Detector for Experts with Tone ID & Adjustable Sensitivity - Grab it through Amazon!
C CaptEsteban Bronze Member Jul 26, 2011 1,272 1,200 Aug 22, 2014 #2 Civil War Eagle breast plate. Be careful , there are many reproductions out there !!
OP OP D digger42071 Jr. Member Jan 30, 2013 33 8 Kentucky Detector(s) used Ace 250 Master Hunter 7 Coin master 6DB Aug 22, 2014 Thread starter #3 Do you think it's a reproduction? It has 3 wire hooks on the back.
gunsil Silver Member Dec 27, 2012 3,863 6,204 lower hudson valley, N.Y. Detector(s) used safari, ATPro, infinium, old Garrett BFO, Excal, Nox 800 Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Aug 22, 2014 #4 Sure looks repro to me.
OP OP D digger42071 Jr. Member Jan 30, 2013 33 8 Kentucky Detector(s) used Ace 250 Master Hunter 7 Coin master 6DB Aug 22, 2014 Thread starter #5 It's a good looking repro. I got it cheaper than when I reinacted.
Fullstock Bronze Member Oct 14, 2012 1,141 3,265 Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Aug 22, 2014 #6 It's probably a repro, but original NCO and musicians eagle plates can have three iron or brass wire hooks on them.
It's probably a repro, but original NCO and musicians eagle plates can have three iron or brass wire hooks on them.
OP OP D digger42071 Jr. Member Jan 30, 2013 33 8 Kentucky Detector(s) used Ace 250 Master Hunter 7 Coin master 6DB Aug 22, 2014 Thread starter #7 What's the leather for? Leather is old. Brass ring has a lot of wear. The plate is old so if repro it's an old repro.
What's the leather for? Leather is old. Brass ring has a lot of wear. The plate is old so if repro it's an old repro.
OP OP D digger42071 Jr. Member Jan 30, 2013 33 8 Kentucky Detector(s) used Ace 250 Master Hunter 7 Coin master 6DB Aug 22, 2014 Thread starter #8 Here's a similar plate. Hooks are the same. Sadly I can't get this plate off. http://www.horsesoldier.com/products/military-accoutrements/buckles-plates/6065
Here's a similar plate. Hooks are the same. Sadly I can't get this plate off. http://www.horsesoldier.com/products/military-accoutrements/buckles-plates/6065
OP OP D digger42071 Jr. Member Jan 30, 2013 33 8 Kentucky Detector(s) used Ace 250 Master Hunter 7 Coin master 6DB Aug 23, 2014 Thread starter #9 I got the plate off. Here is more pictures. If it's fake they did a good job and fooled me. I'm glad I didn't pay much for it. Attachments image-320239689.jpg 86.2 KB · Views: 142 image-1460521756.jpg 90.2 KB · Views: 141
I got the plate off. Here is more pictures. If it's fake they did a good job and fooled me. I'm glad I didn't pay much for it.
Fullstock Bronze Member Oct 14, 2012 1,141 3,265 Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Aug 23, 2014 #10 It has good color, it really looks good to me.
OP OP D digger42071 Jr. Member Jan 30, 2013 33 8 Kentucky Detector(s) used Ace 250 Master Hunter 7 Coin master 6DB Aug 23, 2014 Thread starter #11 It's a nice looking plate. I like it
duggap Bronze Member Dec 11, 2007 2,054 1,052 Chattanooga, TN Detector(s) used Tosoro Bandido Primary Interest: Metal Detecting Aug 30, 2014 #12 Your plate does look pretty good but I didn't like the way it was displayed. Never saw that done before on that kind and shape of leather.
Your plate does look pretty good but I didn't like the way it was displayed. Never saw that done before on that kind and shape of leather.