rectangle Virginia state seal belt plate- Civil war brass relic

[sarawisman]

Pretty proud of this find considering I just started a few weeks ago. Is it as rare as it seems to be on-line? I can't find a lot of information on these and would appreciate any help I can get!

It's brass, rectangular, it's in pretty great shape, found on private family property that we've found quite a few CW items.

Thanks for looking!

 

[sarawisman]

Great find! BANNER!

Thank you!

 

[sarawisman]

GOOD LORD IN HEAVEN MAN!!! Congratulations!!!! YES, it is as rare as hen's teeth. Find of a lifetime!

"Rare as hen's teeth"...HAHA! Never heard that before. Thank you!

 

[sarawisman]

A dream find for any civil war relic hunter. Simply amazing my friend!

Thank you!!!

 

[creskol]

I'm not sure about that. How would I find that out?

Is the brass quite thin and look like the detail is stamped into it, or is it a bit thicker and heavier as though it was cast in a mold?

 

[jamesbibb]

That one is at the top pf my list
Congrats on that one

 

[sarawisman]

Is the brass quite thin and look like the detail is stamped into it, or is it a bit thicker and heavier as though it was cast in a mold?

I had a friend look at it and he thinks its cast brass. Does that make a difference in the value?

 

[sarawisman]

 

[sarawisman]

Is the brass quite thin and look like the detail is stamped into it, or is it a bit thicker and heavier as though it was cast in a mold?

Actually, we think its stamped now. It has a lot of detail and I'm not sure if that can be done with a cast.

 

[sarawisman]

Close up

 

[kuger]

looks stamped to me??
I would remove your location from your avatar area....its serious....folks are ruthless on stuff like this,they will site jump you,in a heart beat

 

[ynpto804]

These plates are stamped brass. They almost never have attachment hooks on the back. You can find a example for sale at Sgtriker.com that is identical to yours. Also please do not do any more cleaning and place it in a case. Dropping this relic could do considerable damage that could ruin such a amazing find. Again great find

 

[creskol]

Actually, we think its stamped now. It has a lot of detail and I'm not sure if that can be done with a cast.

Yes.. by your last photos, I concur that it is stamped brass. Very nice find, indeed! Congratulations.

 

[BuckleBoy]

The buckle is of course stamped brass, because you can see the design on Both sides since the brass is thin. This is a DREAM find! Seriously a find of a lifetime. DON'T try to bend the corner back. Also, it is as clean as it needs to be--virtually a flawless buckle, so do not do anything else to it. It is perfect. So it really has EVERYTHING going for it. It is a 10 in terms of rarity, and a 10 in terms of condition (no serious bends, the detail and patina are flawless!).

KILLER find!

-Buckleboy

 

[sarawisman]

Thank you so much, Buckleboy...I really appreciate the feedback!

 

[Lcb24kt]

[h=3]congratulations! That is an awesome find![/h]

 

[stewielouie]

Holy moly thats sweet!! Congrat, may I ask where at in This great state of Va?

 

[HutSiteDigger]

Sarawiseman- are you going the Fredericksburg Civil War relic show this weekend? if you are there will be some top civil war experts @ the show that would love too look @ this. The show is this weekend @ the Eagles Lodge in Stafford. I am going too certainly show the pictures too some folks of this beautiful Buckle.

 

[sarawisman]

Sarawiseman- are you going the Fredericksburg Civil War relic show this weekend? if you are there will be some top civil war experts @ the show that would love too look @ this. The show is this weekend @ the Eagles Lodge in Stafford. I am going too certainly show the pictures too some folks of this beautiful Buckle.

I'll have to check it out. Silly question- should I bring the buckle with me?

 

[HutSiteDigger]

I'll have to check it out. Silly question- should I bring the buckle with me?

I don't see any reason why not but just be extra careful with it of course and don't show it to the general public if you can find a guy by the name of Dennis Cox or Nick Harris they are top notch experts @ this.. Dennis himself has dug over 300+ confederate plates and buckles and is the master at buckles & plates, he would LOVE too see this artifact.. There will be a couple same Virginia rectangle buckles there you can look @ and compare it with yours and then get some feed back from a expert in person, i would highly advise it!! Love the buckle wish I could buy it off yah! Good luck man!

 

[HutSiteDigger]

Also CurleysGold posted a link on the first page of this thread on where the show is @ and times.