Early Plate

[Florida Finder]

Good afternoon everyone. Man it’s hot down here in Florida. I got out this morning and few several buttons and this 1812 era belt plate. Someone years ago ruined it though. I do love it though. I found it swinging my AT Max on the way back to my truck to go home. My truck thermometer read 92 as I was pulling out. Good luck to everyone and happy hunting to all!

 

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[villagenut]

Even with its mutilation, I really like it. Has a story to tell. Gotta wonder just what it was.....

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Cool find !

 

[Digger RJ]

Good afternoon everyone. Man it’s hot down here in Florida. I got out this morning and few several buttons and this 1812 era belt plate. Someone years ago ruined it though. I do love it though. I found it swinging my AT Max on the way back to my truck to go home. My truck thermometer read 92 as I was pulling out. Good luck to everyone and happy hunting to all!View attachment 2084646View attachment 2084648View attachment 2084649View attachment 2084650

Very Cool!!! Congrats!!!

 

[plehbah2]

That is a super find. I don't know if I agree with you that it got ruined. I would call it modified to get scrap brass to fabricate another implement. When I see stuff like that get cannibalized to make something else it is a sign of the real frontier. Out West here it happens in Indian camps a lot, and also during the early pioneer era. It really tells the story.

I often envy your dragoon eagle buttons with the nice patina as well. All in all, another neat relic to add to your collection of neat Seminole War artifacts.

 

[Florida Finder]

That is a super find. I don't know if I agree with you that it got ruined. I would call it modified to get scrap brass to fabricate another implement. When I see stuff like that get cannibalized to make something else it is a sign of the real frontier. Out West here it happens in Indian camps a lot, and also during the early pioneer era. It really tells the story.

I often envy your dragoon eagle buttons with the nice patina as well. All in all, another neat relic to add to your collection of neat Seminole War artifacts.

Ok that makes sense. Thank you so much!