Couple of relic hunts to start the new year

[Thunderchild]

Went out searching for a Confederate camp that has eluded me so far. Came across a bunch of foundation stones from an aged home site. Dug a ton of big iron, and a few keepers. Eagle plate front (post Civil War?), squre nails, harmonica reed, milk glass doll head, 3 tine fork and an item that I haven't IDd yet Looks like a holder of some sort. Moved to the well hunted Yankee camp late in the evening and managed four bullets and an interesting button, I'm guessing civilian.

 

[bearbqd]

Killer finds and great plate. Found one like it myself today. Pictures to follow tomorrow.

 

[Relic Hound]

awsome finds and that PLATE IS AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[BuckleBoy]

I believe your plate may be a pre-Civil War, 1850s militia plate. The pattern has more in common with the 1874 version, yet the construction is closer to the pre-war style. Not sure if they made panel style plates at that point, but it is a possibility. I don't have my ID books here with my in my travels, but someone will be quick to help you out. That is a great find!

Best Wishes,

Buckleboy

 

[VOL1266-X]

WTG Glenn. Great relics and plate. HH, Quindy.

 

[Brian C.]

Nice plate, some day I might come across one, nice find.

 

[BuckleBoy]

UPDATE.

Your plate is the M1874 plate. Evidently there were panel style plates of that model. See the first example here:

http://relicman.com/plates/zArchivePlatePostwarRegulation1874.htm

Best Wishes,

Buckleboy

 

[Thunderchild]

UPDATE.

Your plate is the M1874 plate. Evidently there were panel style plates of that model. See the first example here:

http://relicman.com/plates/zArchivePlatePostwarRegulation1874.htm

Best Wishes,

Buckleboy

BuckleBoy, Thanks for the ID on the plate.

 

[Thunderchild]

Nice plate, some day I might come across one, nice find.

Keep digging Brian, they are out there.

 

[ModernMiner]

Glenn,
You are a relic hound dog. Way to go on the nice plate and also the CW lead.
Good luck finding that elusive camp. If I know you it will only be a matter of time.
Congrats,
Doug
PS - where is that rare Kum-A-Part button you dug? LOL

 

[Hutch911]

Great finds and sweet plate!

 

[FoxHound0985]

Sweet finds! Post-Civil War or not, that is an awesome plate!!

 

[birdman]

Dude you are a relic king! The plate is beautiful!

 

[cntrydncr1]

awesome plate! congrats

 

[Mach1Pilot]

Post war or not, that is a great plate!