found in Sackets Harbor, NY

[Pstrohm]

found in Sackets Harbor, NY rare light Dragoons 1812 sword buckle

I did not find these today, but it is the 1st chance i got to post these, I was wondering how rare and what they could be worth. I believe the buckle is a Dragoons from the war in 1812 and the one is a Marine Hat plate. Thanks

 

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[DigIron2]

Very Nice!I don't know much about them,maybe someone will come along and give you some info. congratulations on them finds-welcome to Tnet-HH

 

[Argentium]

Wow ! Nice Finds - Seems like the more the eagle looks like a goose , the earlier it is .

 

[danimal03]

nice finds. I have never seen the 'pewter' (though it looks like brass) looking plate with that eagle on it before. by the back it looks early. I own a non-dug Marines plate like your hat plate. There were some of these that were Stokes-Kirk surplus. I paid $400 for mine. I believe that is an 'average' price. several came on the market over the last 2 years. but I have only seen one or two dug ones so your dug one may be worth more. the plain plate I would put at $300-350. the eagle plate would be hard to value as I have never seen it. it is not in any book I know of. the value would be better if the eagle stood out bettert. but I would venture to say $500-$1000 given the rarity. but if two collectors want it; who knows? real nice finds. would definitely make my year. I think your eagle plate is banner worthy given the rarity. actually the Marines plate I think is also banner worthy because these are exceedingly rare in dug condition. I have looked too because I have a non-dug one. I could only find two other dug examples and they were a mess. yours is the best I have seen. congrats on some awesome finds!

 

[Goldiver]

Great relics, love the hat plate!

Steve

 

[park pirate]

Awesome..

 

[Trezurehunter]

Nice finds.

 

[Pstrohm]

Thanks for giving me an idea of what they are worth, I don't believe I will ever sell them because of how rare they are. I gave the brass one to my brother and I keep the pewter eagle on top of my entertainment center so I can look at it everyday. I have been metal detecting for about 10 years now and they are my best finds so far. Thanks again for taking the time and research to help me.

 

[ArDirtSlinger]

Those r so cool!!! Did u find both buckles on the same trip?? Congrats

 

[Steve in PA]

Fantastic finds! You don't see stuff like that posted very often. You are in a very historic area.

 

[pat-tekker-cat]

Wow, is right. Great finds.
Instead of an eagle, some have pondered a "phoenix, instead. Wasn't it Thomas Jerfferson, wanted the national bird to be the turkey?
Thanks for sharing those. GL & HH.