US civil war belt plate makes early Christmas gift

[Jpro]

Wasn't really expecting this today. Just wanted to get out for a few minutes. Dig a couple bullets,
Enjoy being outside as it's really mild here in Nashville. Actually dug in shorts today. Anyway, after a couple of bullets and a wheat penny or two, dug this nice belt buckle. Called it a day.
Merry Christmas!!
PS: and yes, Confederate Gardner on top.

 

[Inspector]

Congrats on the buckle find, looks like a nice one

 

[Old Dude]

Now I am going to feel I got Scrooged, cause I know I won't get one for Christmas! Congrats to you.

 

[whammy]

What an awesome find. Congratulations to ya. Wish there was some place around here that I might have a chance of finding something like that.

 

[relic nut]

great find, Its Xmas every day when you can metal detect

 

[WHADIFIND]

Actually dug in shorts today.

What is it with all these t-netters out plugging in boxers!?!?

You must've been real good this year to warrant a Christmas gift like that!

WTG!

 

[TNGUNS]

Wow, killer find right there my friend. I am just north of Chattanooga and we never got out of the high 40's today. Unfortunately had to work. Tomorrow maybe. Congrats on the buckle and HH.

 

[Tnmountains]

Spent all day up in a tree haha. Great digs. That plate would look good under my tree. Hope you have a great Christmas. U.S plate = mighty fine.

 

[texjim]

Awesome finds.

 

[The Rebel]

WTG on the early Christmas present!

 

[Fullstock]

Puppy paw or arrow hooks on the back?

 

[68K]

Wow! Great Find! I found one today as well! Mine has the arrow hooks on the back. GL & HH!

 

[pepperj]

Nice Christmas gift you got yourself.

 

[jewelerguy]

sweet belt plate. congrats!

 

[Metal Illness]

Awesome score, great save and merry Christmas to you. Hoping my Christmas brings some good found treasures.

 

[Mud Hut]

Wasn't really expecting this today. Just wanted to get out for a few minutes. Dig a couple bullets,
Enjoy being outside as it's really mild here in Nashville. Actually dug in shorts today. Anyway, after a couple of bullets and a wheat penny or two, dug this nice belt buckle. Called it a day.
Merry Christmas!!
PS: and yes, Confederate Gardner on top.

Very nice! ..but how do you know that is a Confederate Gardner as opposed to a Union Gardner?

 

[parsonwalker]

Congrats on that buckle, my friend! Well done! I've been in a heckuva slump!

 

[Jpro]

Very nice! ..but how do you know that is a Confederate Gardner as opposed to a Union Gardner?

Mud Hut
Thxs. The Gardner is a "true" Confederate manufactured bullet.
http://www.baymediapro.com/gardner_machine.pdf
Sometimes confused with the Gardiner explosive bullet ( union)
Hope that helps
Jpro

 

[Jpro]

Puppy paw or arrow hooks on the back?

Arrow hooks and all are present.
Thxs for looking and HH

 

[beez0404]

Santa came early for you! Wonderful find.