Union eagle sash buckle

[rcb187]

Found this metal detecting California's mother lode. took me atleast two weeks to find the 2nd half. seems to be a brass. any help appreciated. thanks

 

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[A2coins]

That's a sweetest find worth a lot to collectors I'm sure

 

[rcb187]

thanks sir. i also found a chinese coin buried right next to this buckle

 

[smokeythecat]

It's a pre Civil War union plate. I've seen a few pulled out of Civil War campsites. It's very unusual to get the 2nd piece. Congrats.

 

[bologna321]

A beauty, that would be the center of my collection for sure.....

 

[xr7ator]

I agree, finding the other half is just short of amazing. Grats!

 

[rcb187]

A beauty, that would be the center of my collection for sure.....

i just took your advice!

 

[devldog]

rcb, Congrats to you on the save of the beautiful Eagle sash buckle, and to find the second half is nothing short of Outstanding. I agree that this would make a great centerpiece of your collection. Well Done.

 

[rcb187]

devldog! thank you! I lucked out on my spot. I knew it had potential when I dug at least 200 square nails and countless iron bits before finding it. no sound left unburied! I actually found it some time ago and already made a post about it, but recently became curious as to what it might be worth, not that im interested in selling it, just might have to hide it better

 

[devldog]

That piece to a Relic Hunter, A price I would put on it would be in the neighborhood of PRICELESS. A great piece of History for sure.