California Belt Plate

kuger · Sep 2, 2009

I dug this a couple of years ago,and they are fairly rare,especially in California.A day I wont soon forget!

nova · Sep 2, 2009

That is what's GREAT about this Hobby the lost history.

spartacus53 · Sep 2, 2009

Great find :headbang:

I would agree that it is rare, but then again may people headed out west to settle there and lost things.

Tank69 · Sep 2, 2009

beautiful belt plate :icon_thumright:

congrats an a great find

DirtyMike · Sep 3, 2009

I think this is a pre war militia belt plate.

kuger · Sep 3, 2009

Yes, it is a 1855 Militia :icon_thumleft:

kuger · Sep 5, 2009

Thanks Ironman,your a good friend,and I cant wait to see ya next weekend! :wink:

allen · Sep 9, 2009

wtg on that awesome find !!!

Evan/tn · Sep 10, 2009

sweet plate :headbang:

Wicked Wanda · Sep 11, 2009

I LOVE IT, GREAT JOB!!!!! I love the detailing that it has, very nice indeed.

PBK · Sep 11, 2009

Really nice c. 1850-65 militia panel plate! :icon_thumright: