Indian Wars "US" Army buckle display

[ModernMiner]

Indian Wars "US" Army buckle display

Well Folks, it took awhile but I finally finished making the display for the Indian Wars "US" buckle and bullet I dug back in March.
http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,389652.html

I figured they needed to be displayed proudly after being buried for 100+ years.
My woodburning technique is a bit rusty but I think you can tell they are arrows in the wood. I was going to try to make other symbols but didn't want to push my luck.
The Indian design ribbon gave the display an extra boost in color.
Thanks to Tnet member "Kuger" for telling me about the Time/Life book "The Soldiers". I was to not only able to use that book ($10 on Ebay) as a background, but in the book I was able to salvage photos of this exact buckle being wore by Indian scouts and US soldiers. Along with those photos, on the back of the display I will keeping patent info on this Anson Mills buckle, and photos of when I dug the buckle. Basically the history to go with the display.
The only thing I have left to add to the display is an engraved metal plate on the front with a description of the items.

Have a great weekend everyone and be safe.
-MM-

 

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[EARTHWORKS]

Re: Indian Wars "US" Army buckle display

WOW very cool!

 

[JW15]

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Really cool post!

 

[sscindercoop]

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Awesome

 

[The Patriot]

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Great post....thanks for sharing

 

[VOL1266-X]

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Looks GOOD MM and NO, I was not there and that's NOT my buckle. HH, Q.

 

[ModernMiner]

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Thanks everyone. I think I was the only guy in the fabric store buying ribbon.
I told them I wanted "manly" ribbon though.
-MM-

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: Indian Wars "US" Army buckle display

Looks GOOD MM and NO, I was not there and that's NOT my buckle. HH, Q.

Q,
You really are sharp as a tack at your age. You beat me to the punch.
-Dug-

 

[Dman]

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Looks GOOD MM and NO, I was not there and that's NOT my buckle. HH, Q.

Q,
You really are sharp as a tack at your age. You beat me to the punch.
-Dug-

The reason he wasn't there is because the buckle belonged to his Grandson.

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: Indian Wars "US" Army buckle display

Looks GOOD MM and NO, I was not there and that's NOT my buckle. HH, Q.

Q,
You really are sharp as a tack at your age. You beat me to the punch.
-Dug-

The reason he wasn't there is because the buckle belonged to his Grandson.

LMAO Dman. You still got it buddy.
Thanks,
Dug

 

[Woodland Detectors]

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Incredible! That is an amazing display Doug. Maggie says she thinks your a closet scrap booker.


Seriously though, I really like that buddy.

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: Indian Wars "US" Army buckle display

Incredible! That is an amazing display Doug. Maggie says she thinks your a closet scrap booker.


Seriously though, I really like that buddy.

Scrap booker, yes.
Closet, NO. :P
My late 70's high school art classes paid off. Didn't get to score with any of the hot chicks in the class, but I did pound a lot of clay.
Thanks Mikey.
Say "hello" to the family.
-Dug-
Did you burn that tent yet?

 

[HISPAN]

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Very cool ....congrats on the buckle!

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

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Very nice detailed work on the display Doug!

I don't think the average person takes the time to appreciate what the context was for these artifacts.
Your display helps put the relic in perspective of time period and place!

Well Done,
Dave

 

[kuger]

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You bet!!Its not only recovering these priceless relics,but researching them and properly displaying them for future generations....giving respect,and you have done all the above,very well!!Awesome piece of work,and glad I could help!!!

 

[artzstuff1]

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Great arrangement!!!,, museum quality. ----------

 

[history hunter]

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Very nice display!

 

[SC Keith]

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You did an amazing job and have a wonderful display for those nice finds! Very Cool MM!

 

[2bits]

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Very nice display!
HH, RCW

 

[High Plains Digger]

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I thought the use of the book as the background was super! The manly ribbon is ok, but the .45-70 is studly!