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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[relic lover]

It looks like there are many differences ! I wonder if there are different varieties? Does anyone know? Your belt looks like a keeper too


Thanks for posting yours. Now you have me wondering....


VPR

 

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[Brian W]

Those are some very nice buckles ....I was wondering about the different types of these buckles too....Is there a book i can buy, or a nice website?

 

[relic lover]

It looks like there are many differences ! I wonder if there are different varieties? Does anyone know? Your belt looks like a keeper too


Thanks for posting yours. Now you have me wondering....


VPR

I was told mine was made only in 1810 then they switched styles but I assumed they went to the eagle and banner type.

 

[VERMONTPACKRAT]

I wonder if it could be as simple as a different batch? More than one "die" to stamp the belt plates?
As one would wear out they would put in another.


VPR

 

[MonkeyBoy]

Just looking at this post again.. and it really deserves another response!!! ;-) WOW..this one still just knocks my socks off as they say!! Outstanding find!!!

MB

 

[ZINCLID]

now that's one sweet and beautiful plate for sure---dang i'd jump up and down for thirty minutes like i was on a pogo stick-ha!

 

[ZINCLID]

SWEET BELT PLATE-TASTIC---DARN THAT'S A beautiful piece of history

 

[ZINCLID]

great find there fellow!

 

[odave]

Awesome !!!! Congratulations

 

[*Molly*]

Congrats on making the banner. Excellent find.

Molly.

 

[crazyjarhead]

Sorry I missed this way back VPR. I was bored today and was going through some of the old post and saw his. That is in remarkable condition

 

[johnnyblaze]

Very sweet find..You dont see them often..
I found a war of 1812 button this year..
Congrats.
John

 

[StevoCBR]

Wow very cool....congrats

 

[Rickiowa2009]

What a great find, congratulations!

 

[Gaijun1]

Beuuuutifull
I Love That It Just Looks Fantastic

 

[VERMONTPACKRAT]

In my four years of metal detecting I have been pretty lucky with my finds. I have a G.W. Button, Blacksmith Token, Two USA pewter buttons, and a KILLER 1800 Large Cent but the Belt Plate is a little more special to me. I may find more buttons and coins but I bet I wont find another 1812 Belt Plate!



Merry Christmas to all, VPR

 

[Whydah]

absolutely fantastic RELIC....... great find,congrats & welcome to the BANNER BOARD... Merry Christmas

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

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[fmrUSMC_0844]

That is a nice plate!!! Banner for sure from USMC Artilleryman.

 

[Napper]

Superb Buckle Plate, well saved..