More War of 1812 Finds with an interesting Plate!!

ColonialDude · Sep 25, 2011

Hit the 1812 spot again hoping to turn up something interesting and I got my wish!

Found another GR button and a beautiful 82nd button! I was stoked when I found the 82nd but 20 feet away I made an even better find! I have to believe this is from the 82nd regiment as well, although I know other regiments used the Prince of Wales plumes.

This thing has me a little stumped. It has a brass front with a lead or pewter filling. It is identical to the Civil War eagle breast plates, and has the remains of 2 iron lugs on the back. I am assuming it is a breat plate or something similar, or possibly a bridle rosette. Could be either or I suppose.

Has anyone seen one of these before!?

I am pretty stoked. I love finds like this.

Thanks for looking!

The Patriot · Sep 25, 2011

Now those are great find there...love the 82nd button..
Hey Iron Patch didn't you find something similar to that plate before??

joeyfresh · Sep 25, 2011

looks to be the size of a breast plate? pretty cool whatever it is :icon_thumright:

JerV3 · Sep 25, 2011

Nice finds,

That plate is awesome. Hope you get a id on it soon. I'd like to know myself. looks early like the rest of your finds.

HH Jer

joeyfresh · Sep 25, 2011

I don't see any round cross belt plates..only oval or oblong

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ColonialDude · Sep 25, 2011

joeyfresh said:
I don't see any round cross belt plates..only oval or oblong?

Yes, a typical british crossbelt plate is oval or rectangular. I was speaking of the similarity between this and an American eagle "breast plate" although in truth I am unsure what function this had on a uniform.

ColonialDude · Sep 25, 2011

The Patriot said:
Now those are great find there...love the 82nd button..
Hey Iron Patch didn't you find something similar to that plate before??

Thanks man. Detecting season is upon us! :headbang:

jewelerguy · Sep 25, 2011

awesome digs :headbang:

Getty · Sep 25, 2011

Nice recoveries there!

CRUSADER · Sep 26, 2011

I think it's horse furniture :icon_thumright:

ANTIQUARIAN · Sep 26, 2011

Congrats on your 1812 finds ColonialDude!

Your finds give me the confidence to research for more War of 1812 sites here in Ontario with potential good finds like yours! :thumbsup:

Dave

ColonialDude · Sep 26, 2011

CRUSADER said:
I think it's horse furniture

I have to agree. Seems like like a bridle rosette to me. That being said I am still quite confident in the association with the 82nd reg't based on the location found and the fact the 82nd was without a doubt posted at this location for a few years. It will be a nice addition to me display case.

CRUSADER · Sep 26, 2011

ColonialDude said:
CRUSADER said:

I think it's horse furniture

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I have to agree. Seems like like a bridle rosette to me. That being said I am still quite confident in the association with the 82nd reg't based on the location found and the fact the 82nd was without a doubt posted at this location for a few years. It will be a nice addition to me display case.