🥇 BANNER CS Civil War Buckle

[Bass2448]

Well folks ive been hunting this spot for about two months now and have been finding some purdy cool items but never thought I would have pulled this baby out of the dirt...Im purdy sure its real but I see that there are alot of fakes how can I tell for sure and how much do I need to clean it??

 

[The Rebel]

I was wondering where I dropped my buckle. I'll PM my address so you can send it back, LOL!

HUGE CONGRATS BROTHER!

 

[parsonwalker]

I echo everybody else! No cleaning and banner, banner, banner! Sweet man. Really sweet.

 

[Aussie]

Fantastic! Well done on the banner. If I'd of found that I'd be getting a really nice leather belt made up and be wearing it for sure.
One of those is right on top of my wish list, again congrats!

 

[RobRieman]

It's awesome to see the difference of opinions. One person wouldn't even clean it and another would wear it! Lol

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

It is REAL, it is RARE, it is simply FANTASTIC!! I voted banner!! I wouldn't do more to it than clean it with a toothbrush and warm soapy water. I would not try to return it to a shiny state, the deep patina is gorgeous. SUPERB FIND!!!

Awesome find, but ABSOLUTELY DO NOT PUT WATER ON IT!! Dry clean only with soft toothbrush or toothpick.

 

[detectahead]

That is one awesome find!!!! Big congrats Cous!

 

[Tnmountains]

We did not have much but what we had sure was pretty. I would love to dig one in my life time. Congratulations it is perfect like it is.

 

[Bass2448]

A BIG thanks to yall for all the comments and banner votes...The funny thing is a couple days ago I was saying that this is one thing I would probably never find and as bad I hate to be wrong I can except it this time....Thank You All...Happy Digging...

 

[mirage83]

Ah, one of the crown jewels of CW relic hunters you've got there, complete with hooks. Superb find. As for cleaning, aside from wiping a soft brush across it I wouldn't do anything. It's got a good patina going already, and I wouldn't want to mess that up, gives it character.

 

[Steve in PA]

There are eight different "Solid Cast" CS belt plates of this style in Steve Mullinax's book " Confederate Belt Buckles and Plates". Yours is definitely #131, known as the "Line in the Hooks" style because of the line you can see in the hooks. Many are found with backgrounds of flat black paint, which I think I can see traces of on your plate. It is a Rarity = 7 (out of 10) in this book, which in 1999 = between31 and 75 known. Excellent find & congrats on the banner!!

 

[flatbutton]

Congrats on the banner! Truly the find of a lifetime. What an amazing piece! Congrats

 

[Breezie]

Yeppers, it's the REAL DEAL and it is absolutely BEAUTIFUL with GREAT PATINA! It's on the top of my dig want list.

Way to go and CONGRATULATIONS


Breezie

 

[BDinutah]

Absolutely awesome! That is truly an amazing find, and in such great shape, thanks for sharing.

 

[zaxfire69]

You are the king my friend! That buckle coming out of the hole would have gave me a heart attack...So great to see that there are still Holy Grail finds still in the ground! Display that find proudly. The rest of us detect for years to find something of that caliber. You da man!

 

[70monte68]

That is one sweet buckle! It is beautiful!

 

[Thommy]

IT IS REAL. YOU HIT THE JACKPOT. DON'T CLEAN IT ANY MORE -THAT GREEN PATINA IS AWESOME, IMPOSSIBLE TO FAKE.

 

[fongu]

Beautiful find. Everybody wants to find something that good. Wonder what else is waiting on this site for your coil to sweep over.

 

[pickaway]

Amazing find love the Confederate relics, big congrats...

 

[JohnnyRebCSA]

A friend and myself was going to detect near a large battlefield this last saturday but rain came our way. Really glad to see this for you....it just can't get any better!

The hooks are shaped like the one I have. The reason everyone is telling you to be careful with how you clean it is because the green patina is what collectors want. Also, These Tennessee 'Clipped Corner' buckles have a coating of black enamel paint that was applied to them when they were made. The more enamel remaining makes the buckle worth more.

Thank you for sharing it with us. Is this at a campground, skirmish area or what? Do you have any idea what regiments were in the area?

 

[Bass2448]

None of the above..Found it at a old homestead............