Another Nice Early Belt Plate

[Florida Finder]

Hey Guys. I’ve been hitting this central Florida 2nd Seminole War fort site. It’s a site that I found a few years ago after a lengthy search. This weekend was my last chance because I think because the guy that owns it was developing the site for his grand daughter to move onto. I had about 3 hours to dig and was fortunate enough to pull up this pattern 1834 oval rifleman’s plate and a silver plated infantry button. A nice last hunt so it’s time to try to locate another one! Anyway, thanks for looking and happy hunting to all!

 

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[scruggs]

Nice belt plate and button!

 

[fishstick]

Looks like you made the best of it!!! SUCX you're gonna miss out on the place but the memories for there can't be replaced.

 

[iAmMike]

Awesome finds!

 

[WannaDig3687]

The final finds! Well they are excellent ones now, aren’t they? I hope you are successful in finding a new hunting ground.

 

[villagenut]

You have been very fortunate to have had the site to hunt as you did....I would have no regrets.....except for that next belt plate that was still waiting for your coil.... seriously though, great of you for bringing that history back to the light.

 

[plehbah2]

The finds as usual are very cool. See if you can get in there in the early part of the development, when the skid steer or excavator start moving dirt. It would likely be well worth your while to do so. Maybe you could offer to make up a display to go into the new house with a portion of the finds, and that would sweeten the pot a little bit. That might appeal to the landowner, especially if they are multi generational owners/occupants.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Well done !

 

[Steve in PA]

That's shame the site is going to be ruined. I like the idea plehbah2 suggested though.

 

[Florida Finder]

The finds as usual are very cool. See if you can get in there in the early part of the development, when the skid steer or excavator start moving dirt. It would likely be well worth your while to do so. Maybe you could offer to make up a display to go into the new house with a portion of the finds, and that would sweeten the pot a little bit. That might appeal to the landowner, especially if they are multi generational owners/occupants.

Great Idea Sir! Thank You!!

 

[oldmxrat]

Congrats on your saves!

 

[cajundetector]

Hey Guys. I’ve been hitting this central Florida 2nd Seminole War fort site. It’s a site that I found a few years ago after a lengthy search. This weekend was my last chance because I think because the guy that owns it was developing the site for his grand daughter to move onto. I had about 3 hours to dig and was fortunate enough to pull up this pattern 1834 oval rifleman’s plate and a silver plated infantry button. A nice last hunt so it’s time to try to locate another one! Anyway, thanks for looking and happy hunting to all!View attachment 2089774View attachment 2089775View attachment 2089776View attachment 2089777

Beautiful!! Congrats

 

[Bamasteve]

Awesome finds and hope you don’t get totally shut out!

 

[Groundhogg]

Really nice finds. If you don't make it back at least you went out with a bang.

 

[Gare]

Very nice finds ! Thanks for sharing with us !!!

 

[Mud Hut]

Wowzers! That buckle is a seriously nice find. Congratulations.

 

[Digger RJ]

Hey Guys. I’ve been hitting this central Florida 2nd Seminole War fort site. It’s a site that I found a few years ago after a lengthy search. This weekend was my last chance because I think because the guy that owns it was developing the site for his grand daughter to move onto. I had about 3 hours to dig and was fortunate enough to pull up this pattern 1834 oval rifleman’s plate and a silver plated infantry button. A nice last hunt so it’s time to try to locate another one! Anyway, thanks for looking and happy hunting to all!View attachment 2089774View attachment 2089775View attachment 2089776View attachment 2089777

Very Cool!!! Congrats!!!