RARE Virginia pre-civil war breastplate

[MSpeiser]

I dug this my last time out which was just over a week ago. These are extremely rare and very valuable. Being in Ohio I never dig Confederate items but recognized the state seal and knew it had to be good. This is in amazing condition for being in a farm field.

 

[CASPER-2]

 

[creskol]

Very nice! What does the back look like?

 

[Bquamb]

That’s a huge disk! Very cool. How old is this, not finding much info

 

[vpnavy]

Always love finding other similar

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SIG SEMPER TYRANNIS VIRGINIA (Sep 27, 2013, 08:45 PM)

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[Worm-Slicer]

Amazing find! Having been born in Virginia and my lineage being here in Virginia since 1633, a Virginia plate of any kind has been on my wishlist forever. Makes me want to search more for some elusive Va infantry camps I know are in a certain area nearby. I like how they poked a few holes to keep using it after losing part/all the attachment hook.

 

[Fullstock]

Absolutely amazing!

 

[Trezurehunter]

Congrats on an outstanding plate !

 

[Rookster]

Awesome find.Congratulations

 

[JerV3]

Wow,

Fantastic relic and in great condition.

Congrats,

Jer

 

[Rubka888]

Wow amazing! Pretty sure this is banner worthy but I don't know much about it

 

[civilman1]

 

[MSpeiser]

That’s a huge disk! Very cool. How old is this, not finding much info

1855-1861

 

[JeffInMass]

Just a beautiful looking piece- Congrats!

 

[Hawks88]

Nice find, great shape. Congrats

 

[creskol]

1855-1861

What does the back look like?

 

[dansalata]

way2 go!!!

 

[Wildcat1750]

Awesome CW find!

 

[MSpeiser]

What does the back look like?

It had a pin that was soldered on but it must have broken off at some point. That's probably when the holes was drilled in it. I will try to get a picture up

 

[MSpeiser]