I believe I found a civil war belt buckle today...

[park pirate]

Don’t know much about civil war relics but this buckle sure looks like many i have seen on this forum, it was about ten inches down at first I thought it was a big piece of copper until I seen the eagle on the front and about five feet away a huge religious medal witch was around 9 inches down...

 

[GB1]

yes i think it is nice find

 

[Blak bart]

Wow.......sure looks good to me. Congrats !! Bet it cleans up nice.

 

[sgtled3533]

Looks legit to me!

 

[Joe-Dirt]

Nice!!!!! Too bad it’s Yankee

 

[Hawks88]

Looks like the real deal to me. That is an awesome save. Bet it’s going to look great when cleaned up. Congrats

 

[A2coins]

wow thats a beaty seems alot of thode are being found lately Im gonna need one of those amazing

 

[mirage83]

Sword belt plate, Yankee flavor. Real nice find. But if I may offer some unsolicited advice, err on the side of caution and only clean it lightly, toothpick and dry toothbrush level cleaning. I hate seeing nice artifacts over-cleaned and looking like something from a cheap novelty store.

 

[park pirate]

Sword belt plate, Yankee flavor. Real nice find. But if I may offer some unsolicited advice, err on the side of caution and only clean it lightly, toothpick and dry toothbrush level cleaning. I hate seeing nice artifacts over-cleaned and looking like something from a cheap novelty store.

I have it soaking in warm water and mild dish soap and using a tooth brush to remove the dirt thanks for the info...

 

[washingtonian]

Wow, amazing find. I have never even dreamed of finding one. Well done!

 

[RustyGold]

Outstanding! Very nice find!

 

[Brendan75]

Hi, wow great find. Congrats

 

[Patriot Relics]

Killer find, as others have cautioned take it easy on the cleaning- dry brush and toothpick...then see if you need to take it further. Bucket list find for many

 

[park pirate]

Ok with just some lite cleaning this what I got , should I coat it with some olive oil? or should I clean it more?

 

[Davers]

Wow, amazing find. I have never even dreamed of finding one. Well done!

I've dreamed of digging one & I live where many have been found lol.

Still you never know 'even in Washington ST.

 

[Davers]

Ok with just some lite cleaning this what I got , should I coat it with some olive oil?View attachment 1628254 or should I clean it more?

IMO
I'd leave it like that for awhile , & wait util you know the perfect way to do it & have the confidence.

It looks great now .

WTG on a "G.I.S". Lister in my collection.

 

[Rookster]

Wow, that's a nice one. Of coarse any one is a nice one.Congrats

 

[Whyme]

Wow very nice! A bucket lister for sure! Congrats!

 

[Carolina Tom]

Congrats to you sir! Heck of a find at the park!

 

[park pirate]

Thanks Buddy I think I will just leave it be ..