🥇 BANNER CW or Pre civil War Virginia militia plate? Trying to authenticate.

[Gregg3131]

Found today only 2 inches down. Hoping this is original and not a replica. Apparently if real they are very rare. Writing says Sic Semper Tyrannis with Virginia underneath. Extremely thin brass.

 

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[rovnrbl53]

Greg,

Great find!! looks good to me. You're in Richmond area - take it by Ran Hundley at Sgt. Rikers Relics. Just call to make sure he'll be there. You'll enjoy the shop if you haven't been there.

305 U.S. 1, Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 798-6848

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[Isaac]

Insane find!!! Congratulations!!! That's a dream find for me, especially being in Virginia! Can't wait to hear more about this find!!!

 

[Mach1Pilot]

Banner find for sure!

 

[Fletch88]

Very awesome find! Vote placed!

 

[Trezurehunter]

Very nice plate. Congrats.

 

[NYCitySlicker]

Great find! Very exciting! I'm new to the forum.. Maybe this is a dumb question but what does banner mean?

 

[Fullstock]

Some great civil War plates have been found around period house sites. The veteran came home from the war, kid played with the buckle and lost it, or it got thrown out. terrific find!

 

[pepperj]

Congrats on the plate and banner.

 

[Gregg3131]

Thank you!!!!!!! Appreciate all the great comments and the banner.

 

[BigWaveDave]

Civil War swag not really my thing.... But I know an incredible find when I see one... Congratulations on your banner buckle!

 

[BavariaJeff]

What a beautiful piece of history and big congratulations!

 

[Silver Tree Chaser]

That belt plate is so cool! Congrats on a fantastic banner find!

 

[stefen]

You are to be commended.

Thank you for sharing.

 

[Gregg3131]

I truly appreciate all of you who voted Banner on this and for the great comments. This is a great site snd I love seeing everybodys find daily. Keep swinging.

 

[mangum]

Fantastic find & congrats on banner! Have you given any thought to having it professionally restored?

 

[Gregg3131]

Not sure how I feel about restoration....I kind of like it in dug condition. Also would it make any sense financially?

 

[Gregg3131]

I was wondering what your opinions were on getting this amazing plate straightened? I really like relics as was found and really am not into restored pieces but I have never found something this rare and didn't know if I should consider straightening only not full restoration. I am definitely leaning towards leaving it as is but I really respect the opinions on this site.

 

[Pa.Billy]

great find, congrats......this brings back memories,I found one of these in 2003 in western Pa.

 

[Gregg3131]

PA Billy. Did you get it restored? I really like as is but considering at the very least straightening it professionally.

 

[Gregg3131]

Can anybody give me the pros and cons of restoring this specifically just straightening it. I usually prefer to leave as is but it would display better in my case if straight....