Belt Plate

[Bootyhunter1971]

Hi everyone! I found this belt plate in extreme Southwest Virginia last Thanksgiving Day. It was because of this belt plate that I found this forum because I was looking for info on the plate. My very first post was describing this plate. I had no way to post a pic but I included a website that had a picture of one like it and in no time you guys had id'd it for me. So here finally is a picture!! I recently bought a digital camera so I could post some of my finds because I know how much I enjoy looking at all of your finds. I hope this pic works out better than my recent IH penny pic, it was huge. I resized this one and my fingers are crossed. If it works well then I am going to post some of my other good finds over the past year. Thanks for looking and HH!

 

[Ia.FurTrade]

Perfect! Nice Militia plate!
Dale

 

[kuger]

That is a beautiful find and great picture!!Both to be very proud of!!!! !

 

[hogge]

WOW! Fabulous looking plate! You did a great job cleaning it up. Don't see too many come from the ground in that shape. Congratulations. The Hoggemiester

 

[TreasurdiggrNY]

Great pic, fantastic plate, congrats on the find that's awesome
Glenn

 

[armchairQB30]

Militia Plate 1825-1835. See www.lostandfoundrelics.com, they have a cracked one for sale for over $300.00.That is the belt plate we look for down here in Florida from the Second Seminole War. Very nice, if you ever want to sell it, let me know.

 

[VOL1266-X]

Hey Captain, That's a keeper. WTG!!!

 

[Monty]

You did perfect! Monty

 

[time4me]

That is just incredible. I dream of the day I will find something that awesome!

 

[BuckleBoy]

Is the plate Rusting?  Those early militia plates should be made of brass.  The condition of that item is the best one could ever hope for in a dug specimen.


Regards,



Buckleboy

 

[The Master Chief]

Wow. Nice plate. I would love to one day dig something that great.

 

[allen]

congrats on that really nice find...

 

[tsgman]

Beautiful plate, nice condition and patina!

 

[N.J.THer]

Great plate...Can't wait to see some of your other finds.

NJ

 

[civilman1]

Beautiful Plate Captain.....What is the plating on it?......Great Dig!!!!

 

[JasonB]

Dream find. Congrats and thanks for sharing.

Jason

 

[Detectingfreak]

nice belt plate!

 

[Bootyhunter1971]

Thanks everyone for the nice comments. The plate is made of brass, it is not rust on it just some discoloration. As far as the plating I am not sure, I think it was once gilted but again I'm not sure. And I agree that for a dug plate you probably couldn't ask for better condition. Thanks HH.

 

[kdismuke1]

NICE BELT PLATE.

 

[collector01]

Congrats on an awesome belt plate! Its in great shape, I would love to have it in my display case, I will give you my address if you want to send it to me LOL! Great find