can someone identify this buckle?

[beekbuster]

found this today in gold rush country. The only thing I know about it is the owner left a lot of nuggets for me.

 

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[caprock]

California Gold Rush miners Tongue and wreath buckle, from 1850s, known as rope border eagle. Any California miner worth his salt wore one of those. Nice find! Notice guy seated on left is wearing one, as is the unkempt miner below.

 

[ARC]

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[A2coins]

That's really cool and nice condition great info and Ids

 

[beekbuster]

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California Gold Rush miners Tongue and wreath buckle, from 1850s, known as rope border eagle. Any California miner worth his salt wore one of those. Nice find! Notice guy seated on left is wearing one, as is the unkempt miner below.



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Thank you.

 

[CASPER-2]

contact these guys they find those - they hit mining camps - Ron is a great guy
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