War of 1812 US Artillery Belt plate!!

[VERMONTPACKRAT]

I cant believe my luck ! I just got my new headphones this morning but the rain was coming down hard FINALLY it let up for a bit so I headed to the orchard. Swinging along and digging trash......... I thought for sure that this signal was some more junk. Not very deep, so I was not very carefull. BAM !! Belt plate was in my hand and I was doing the happy dance!
I managed to hit it with my shovel but.......... oh well, I have a freekin' belt plate

Here are some pics, only dry cleaned so far.

VPR

 

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[collector01]

Awesome!! thats one of mine dream finds! Congrats on a great relic!!

 

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[Iron Patch]

When you are hot you're hot!!!! Man I haven't had a rool like that since 2002!!!


You said only dry cleaned so far..... Surely you don't plan anything else on the plate!


Maybe you'll finally get the banner for this. The token should have made it but unfortunately they not well known and get little respect here.

 

[Iron Patch]

Blasted plow had to nick it! What a beautiful plate. Looks likeit was nearly new
A Bammer!

Not a plow I hit it with my shovel


VPR

So minor it really takes nothing away over the excitement of digging it!

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

WOW! CONGRATS! she's a beauty! maybe you can squeeze that shovel split back into place gently.put a some cloth between a pair of plyers and slowly even it back out.would look a little better!
BANNER vote from me!

 

[VERMONTPACKRAT]

When you are hot you're hot!!!! Man I haven't had a rool like that since 2002!!!


You said only dry cleaned so far..... Surelly you don't plan anything else on the plate!

I meant that it has not seen water yet. The pic in red is the finished product. No more cleaning needed

I need to get a 6" DD to pick throuh the trash. There is alot of more modern stuff on top.

VPR

 

[Iron Patch]

When you are hot you're hot!!!! Man I haven't had a rool like that since 2002!!!


You said only dry cleaned so far..... Surelly you don't plan anything else on the plate!

I meant that it has not seen water yet. The pic in red is the finished product. No more cleaning needed

I need to get a 6" DD to pick throuh the trash. There is alot of more modern stuff on top.

VPR

Yet?.... are you saying you did run it under the water? I'm guessing you didn't, but if so you are very lucky!

 

[VERMONTPACKRAT]

When you are hot you're hot!!!! Man I haven't had a rool like that since 2002!!!


You said only dry cleaned so far..... Surelly you don't plan anything else on the plate!

I meant that it has not seen water yet. The pic in red is the finished product. No more cleaning needed

I need to get a 6" DD to pick throuh the trash. There is alot of more modern stuff on top.

VPR

Yet?.... are you saying you did run it under the water? I'm guessing you didn't, but if so you are very lucky!

It has seen tap water and a very light brush. No need for further cleaning. I think that I am happy with how this came out of the ground


VPR

 

[DetectoDude]

WTG, that is one sweet belt plate, I agree BANNER congrats!, Rick.

 

[Iron Patch]

When you are hot you're hot!!!! Man I haven't had a rool like that since 2002!!!


You said only dry cleaned so far..... Surelly you don't plan anything else on the plate!

I meant that it has not seen water yet. The pic in red is the finished product. No more cleaning needed

I need to get a 6" DD to pick throuh the trash. There is alot of more modern stuff on top.

VPR

Yet?.... are you saying you did run it under the water? I'm guessing you didn't, but if so you are very lucky!

It has seen tap water and a very light brush. No need for further cleaning. I think that I am happy with how this came out of the ground


VPR

There was some risk to that but it came out great! Now if I can just find mine tomorrow.

 

[VERMONTPACKRAT]

The button in the group pic turnes out to be an oldie ! 1811 - 1827

There is an Indian Head Cent soaking too.


VPR

 

[allen]

i am so jealous of you right now !!
Congrats on that awesome find and
banner for certain !

 

[stillwater]

Dude, I want one of those! Too cool, incredible relief!!

Stillwater

 

[mainer]

That is the nicest plate I have ever seen! Patch is right you should have made it on the banner last week, but this is a cant miss. Congrats buddy!

 

[VERMONTPACKRAT]

That is the nicest plate I have ever seen! Patch is right you should have made it on the banner last week, but this is a cant miss. Congrats buddy!

Thanks !! The Banner sure would be neat I cant get over the streak of good luck that I have been having lately.



VPR

 

[MonkeyBoy]

Outstanding find!!! Banner all the way!!!

MB

 

[Bubba65]

Awesome plate VPR, it sure looks pretty!!!!!! you got my Banner vote

Bubba65

 

[mainer]

You certainly are on a hot streak. The last couple finds have been great for you. Put them in your display case and drool over them this winter. I know I would.

 

[Felinepeachy]

Wooooo Hooooo that plate is beautiful!!!! Congratulations

 

[Kyle PA]

SWEET plate, VPR! You are tearing it up, man!

Was this the same site as the Blacksmith copper and War of 1812 button?

 

[VERMONTPACKRAT]

SWEET plate, VPR! You are tearing it up, man!

Was this the same site as the Blacksmith copper and War of 1812 button?

The belt plate came from the orchard that is on the same property as the Token field but a half mile apart. There is still so much I have not hunted.

VPR