Militia Belt plate - now restored

[BladeRunner2019]

I posted an update in the original thread in Today's Finds but thought I would start a new thread with the restored pictures.

I found this belt plate a few weeks ago and decided to get it restored. I shipped the plate off on Wednesday and this weekend Roland sent me pics of the progress. In my discussions with him about doing the restoration, I indicated that I wanted a minimal restoration and to keep it original as possible. He agreed to take it to a point he felt comfortable with (since his name would be associated with it) and then let me decide if I wanted to take it any further. I realize the plate is probably not worth what it cost me, but I'll probably never find another so I decided to do it.

Based on the pics below I have decided to stop the restoration at this point. Considering the condition it was dug, I think it turned out pretty amazing!

Here is what I sent him...





Restored pics...






Here are pics of a non dug example.

From a North Carolina estate - 1840 era dropped wing eagle stamped brass Militia "Panel Plate". These plates were commonly carried over from an earlier era, and worn by Confederates. This example came out of the estate with a number of Confederate pieces.

 

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[joee5]

That is neat and I would leave it the way it is now.
Awesome save

 

[villagenut]

Good restoration and a good call by you to stop right there. Looks great like it is.

 

[Z.K.]

Nice bit of history there, and worth restoring

 

[Carolina Tom]

Very well played Bill. I am glad that you went to extra step. I believe that some time in the future, you will be quite glad that you did. And you better give me credit for suggesting it!

That is a very nice relic, and I wouldn't say that if I wasn't jealous.

Best of luck to you buddy!

 

[CoilyGirl]

I think what you decided is the perfect amount of restoration. It looks beautiful.

 

[BladeRunner2019]

I think what you decided is the perfect amount of restoration. It looks beautiful.

Thank you!

Very well played Bill. I am glad that you went to extra step. I believe that some time in the future, you will be quite glad that you did. And you better give me credit for suggesting it!

That is a very nice relic, and I wouldn't say that if I wasn't jealous.

Best of luck to you buddy!

LOL I give you all the credit Bro!

Now I need to get something to display it in. I'm not creative when it comes to things like that.

 

[SirWalterRaleigh]

I love to see a North Carolina boy do well in the dirt - good job friend

 

[Mudflap]

Nice job on the restoration. Looks great!


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