✅ SOLVED Eagle buckle found at an 1830's home site.

[dave_e]

Can anyone ID this eagle buckle?
Found at an 1830's home site about a foot from the stone pillar they tied horses too.
It's 3 1/8" x 2 1/8".

My fingers are crossed on this one.

 

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[GaRebel1861]

I believe you’ve hit a home run! Awesome find.

 

[Tedyoh]

Not exact but pretty close.........seems to be early 1800's Militia

Ridgeway Reference Library, Civil War plates and buckles

 

[Force_of_Iron]

very rare, even dug its worth something

 

[desertexplorer]

VERY rare belt plate/buckle. Could not find anything like it on the net. Here’s one that’s close from I think like 1812 to 40’s or something from the site that tedyoh posted but needs more research. This is definitely something that you would want professionally cleaned especially at the price some of these early plates are going for.

 

[dave_e]

Not exact but pretty close.........seems to be early 1800's Militia

Ridgeway Reference Library, Civil War plates and buckles

Thanks fellow NE Ohioan!
I saw those too, but they're square buckles. Mine is rectangular.

 

[devldog]

I vote, Homerun! Great save and find on the Eagle plate. It looks to be in good condition too. It will look great in your display.....if not, my mailing address is....Lol Congrat's on a Great Historical piece.

 

[nkellam22]

Not very knowledgeable on the specifics of these types of things but it sure is a killer find.

 

[dave_e]

Found it guys. Thanks for your help!

New York State Militia Waist Belt Plate, Circa 1835

https://historical.ha.com/itm/milit...ia-waist-belt-plate-circa-1835/a/6034-52174.s

 

[Noah_D]

I can't give you an ID but that is a VERY special find. Congrats!

 

[Tnmountains]

That was some good research on as they say a very scarce plate! Good save.

 

[invent4hir]

Congrats, eagle plates are on many bucket lists

 

[trdking]

For those that don't have a Heritage login That plate sold for 717$ I vote Banner Great Find!

 

[GaRebel1861]

For those that don't have a Heritage login That plate sold for 717$ I vote Banner Great Find!

I figured that plate would go for more than that. Someone got a good deal. If I found that plate, $700 would not touch it. JMO.

 

[desertexplorer]

I too would vote Banner. An amazing find!

 

[dave_e]

Thanks guys. I’ve never had anything professionally cleaned. Any guidance would be appreciated.

 

[GaRebel1861]

I voted banner as well because that is one heck of a find and I think it deserves a trip across the top. Good luck!

 

[trdking]

I personally would soak it overnight in plain water and then lightly brush it with a horse hair fine brush to see what crud came of naturally.

 

[trdking]

I figured that plate would go for more than that. Someone got a good deal. If I found that plate, $700 would not touch it. JMO.

That plate did auction in June of 2010 almost 10 years ago and not another since. I tend to agree with you

 

[A2coins]

Banner find thats gorgeous what a cool plate and rare from what everyone is saying Congrats