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[MawkusD]

Wow. I finally found one of my bucket list Civil War relics, but I would have never expected to find this one. From the research I've done, it seems this is a pretty darn rare buckle/plate. It has N. O. on the bottom signifying New Orleans. If anyone knows anything about this one, please let me know. It's for sure a buckle with the Louisiana State Seal used by the 5th Washington Artillery Unit, which I believe is the oldest standing artillery unit in America to this day.

 

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[jewelerguy]

oh man that is one awesome plate. congrats! it's shown on this page.... Uniforms of the Washnington Artillery

 

[AU Seeker]

WOW, I agree a rare plate, does it have any hooks still on the back apparently most of the ones recovered don't have the hooks any longer?

Here's a link to one that for sale for $4450 and yours other than it being bent looks to be be in much better shape, the bend can be repaired but I don't know if I would brother!!

Louisiana Belt Plate - New Orleans Style

I vote BANNER on this one!!

If it has only one period between the N & O, In Millinax it's plate # 290

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Dang ! it looks like ya'll dug a CSA Relic Winner ! La. Militia ! Are you in Narleans ?

 

[ironhorse]

There's one ive never seen before, pretty nice!
Youre definitely doing it right, keep it up!

 

[MawkusD]

I've seen it listed from $3600 to 4500 dollars. This one appears to be in way better shape, and it doesn't have any cracks. I'll post a photo of the back.

 

[Mackaydon]

Check out "P0332" here.
The Ridgeway Civil War collection Buckles issued by Louisiana
Great find !!
Don...

 

[TNGUNS]

Literally a find of a lifetime. About as cool a CW relic as you could ever hope to dig. Congrats.

Voting banner on that one.

 

[delboy63]

Great find man

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Awesome awesome find! I vote Banner!

 

[RelicMedic]

Incredible piece of history! My banner vote is in. Congratulations!!

 

[redcobra8u]

Wow! Awesome score! Congrats!

 

[coinman123]

BANNER!

 

[NOLA_Ken]

OH MAN!!!! I'd love to pop one of those out down here! You've got my banner vote for sure!

 

[White Akuma]

Now that's a keeper, lol. I'd love even find a button with that on it. Many pats on the back heading your way I'm sure, lol.

 

[StormSurge]

That should keep you excited for a while. Voted Banner.

 

[MawkusD]

Hey guys, I want more people to see this belt plate. Would you guys mind helping me come up with a post title that will grab people's attention?

 

[Vino]

CS belt plate should be good enough! !!
Great find..Awsome piece of history right there...My vote is in..You dont see them..
Banner!!!

 

[MawkusD]

Civil War: Confederate Belt Plate

So fricken excited. I live in Tennessee, but I'm from Louisiana. This one is extra special.

 

[OWK]

Beautiful