Stunning Colonial Shoe buckle, war of 1812 button and more

[Gregg3131]

Finally weather is breaking in Central VA. Hit an old homesite that has produced a VMI and early artillery buttons with a fair amount of trash to go along with it. Had a great day with my favorite being the colonial shoe buckle. Also never found an 1812 button with Regiment number stamped in shield. This site goes back to the late 1700s with the remnants of the house perched up on a knoll. Happy Hunting

 

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[Gregg3131]

Great looking digs! Does the other buckle have any inspector or makers mark on it? Reason I ask is because it looks like a carbine sling buckle without a few pieces.I'd look in to it.

Civilman1. Not that I can see I think it could be a sash buckle. I

 

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[Westfront]

That's a beautiful buckle! Congrats!

 

[Terry Soloman]

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[civilman1]

 

[xcopperstax]

Really nice finds! Congrats on the big buckle and button!

 

[Steve in PA]

That is a very intricate shoe buckle frame and it's completely intact, which is a miracle. Congrats on the War of 1812 button as well.