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History hovers over Vicksburg, Mississippi, and some Civil War enthusiasts swear that even common artifacts from the surrounding region have an aura about them. Imagine, then, what James Roberts must have felt when his detector locked onto not an ordinary bullet or button, but one of the rarest of all Confederate buckles! Reported only from Western Theater sites, and primarily Mississippi, the oval "CS" plate is rated R-10 (fewer than half a dozen known) and has been appraised at $10,000. Apart from its collectability, it has another, equally important value. Such finds are a powerful reminder of the unique and vital role of skilled, responsible relic hunters in the recovery, documentation, and preservation of items which would otherwise be lost forever. So, to James and all the rest who remain "in the hunt"... well done!
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