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Beautiful Eagle Breast Plate (my first)

BobinSouthVA

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I was able to get out for the first time in a long time this past weekend. I haven't been out really since spring as the mosquitos and heat and crops kept my detector in the closet.

So after reading some T-net and getting the bug going I headed out to one of my favorite sites which usually produces a relic or two on each outing. I took a buddy here last year and we were both blessed to find shoulder scales.

After spending the day on a spot that has been hot (found the NY cuff button here) I moved to a site close to where we found the shoulder scaless but I knew was trashy. Finally I was able to dig a coin older than 1950 at this site which has been shocking to me. (1891 Indian Head cent not pictured).

As I was headed toward the car I went through a spot that is really bad and I usually on dig a target or two before giving up (tons of mason jar lids here). I got a decent signal but didn't have much hope for anything good. Dug down about 8 inches but still no target. At this point the angel on my shoulder whispered "maybe you better dig with your hands (soft soil here) as I was reaching for my shovel to "dig out the trash"

Scooping down about three more inches and this beauty pops out of long hiding place as the sunlight faded into dusk.

Happy dance all the way back to the truck!
 

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Very nice finds :icon_thumleft: Hope you are able to get to hunt more now.
 
CONGRATULATIONS!!

You will remember this day for the rest of your life!!

Hope this is the first of many more to come!!

REB
 
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Congrats Bob on your Breast plate, I got two so far and both times finding it just blew my mind totally. Congrats again.................HH


P.S. Love the Butterfly Cameo too.
 
Very nice Bob! I like the portion of a brass bit. Very similar to those of officer's style. Looks like a good area for sure!

Dan
 
Congrats Bob on your Breast plate, I got two so far and both times finding it just blew my mind totally. Congrats again.................HH


P.S. Love the Butterfly Cameo too.

Yeah that is a beauty, funny though I found it next to a property that borders a hunting area, and Saturday was "Take a (inexperienced :) ) youth hunting day" Needless to stay I didn't stay there very long
 
Very nice find!!
 
All the relics are outstanding. Great condition. Congratulation that breast plate is awesome
HH
TnMtns
 
Nice Finds! Congrats.
 
Good work man looks very nice.
 
That would be an awesome day for anyone!
 
Nice Finds,Thanks for Sharing!!



HH John
 
Very nice, congrats.
 
Great Looking Relics! The Plate Is Amazing! Way To Go! :icon_thumright:
 
Beautiful plate, great brass bit, shoulder scale piece, etc. That's a First Rate day!

Congrats,


Buck
 
Some great finds there!
 
Love the patina on your plate. Nice find!
-Evan
 
That's a lotta nice brass there Bob. Congrats on a great day.
 
excellent finds. congrats on the breast plate!
 

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