CS SWORDPLATE WHAT A DAY
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pure awesomeness!!!!! Congrats!!!!
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Wow! Awesome find! Congrats!
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TheCannonballGuy
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First, congratulations!
Actually, it is considered a waist-belt buckle (the belt which held the soldier's cartridge-box and bayonet-scabbard), but of course it could be used on a sword-belt if needed.
You may already know the "details" about your very rare solid-cast CS rounded-corners buckle... but if not, go here: The Ridgeway Civil War Reference Archive Confederate government rectangle "CS" plate, cast rounded corner
Friendly advice, again just in case you don't already know:
Please DO NOT clean it. Leave it exactly as it appears in the photos. Rare Confederate buckles have so frequently been reproduced and faked-up with "artificial aging" that it is best to leave every bit of the proof on yours that it is a genuine excavated one.
Actually, it is considered a waist-belt buckle (the belt which held the soldier's cartridge-box and bayonet-scabbard), but of course it could be used on a sword-belt if needed.
You may already know the "details" about your very rare solid-cast CS rounded-corners buckle... but if not, go here: The Ridgeway Civil War Reference Archive Confederate government rectangle "CS" plate, cast rounded corner
Friendly advice, again just in case you don't already know:
Please DO NOT clean it. Leave it exactly as it appears in the photos. Rare Confederate buckles have so frequently been reproduced and faked-up with "artificial aging" that it is best to leave every bit of the proof on yours that it is a genuine excavated one.
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thrillathahunt
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How awesome is that? You just crossed off the number one find on the wish list of many a die-hard relic hunter! Congratulations!
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Fantastic Find!!!
A Confederate belt plate in near perfect condition is indeed a rare find. As described by TheCannonballGuy, this particular waist belt plate was originally intended to be a utilitarian as well as decorative fastening for a more simple belt worn by standard infantrymen in the Confederate service. The Model 1851 Federal Sword Belt Plate you found earlier, would have in fact been utilized by cavalrymen on a belt for carrying sabers, as well as for officers of various rank and branch, in carrying swords.
In regards to cleaning, my sentiments entirely concur as well. The find looks great as is, and anything more would surely be detrimental.
CC Hunter
P.S. If you are not already aware of the fact, one of your eagle buttons found during an earlier hunt, is a Confederate Staff Officers button! These are also quite desirable and rarely found buttons.
A Confederate belt plate in near perfect condition is indeed a rare find. As described by TheCannonballGuy, this particular waist belt plate was originally intended to be a utilitarian as well as decorative fastening for a more simple belt worn by standard infantrymen in the Confederate service. The Model 1851 Federal Sword Belt Plate you found earlier, would have in fact been utilized by cavalrymen on a belt for carrying sabers, as well as for officers of various rank and branch, in carrying swords.
In regards to cleaning, my sentiments entirely concur as well. The find looks great as is, and anything more would surely be detrimental.
CC Hunter
P.S. If you are not already aware of the fact, one of your eagle buttons found during an earlier hunt, is a Confederate Staff Officers button! These are also quite desirable and rarely found buttons.
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Petrie502
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Fantastic Find!!!
A Confederate belt plate in near perfect condition is indeed a rare find. As described by TheCannonballGuy, this particular waist belt plate was originally intended to be a utilitarian as well as decorative fastening for a more simple belt worn by standard infantrymen in the Confederate service. The Model 1851 Federal Sword Belt Plate you found earlier, would have in fact been utilized by cavalrymen on a belt for carrying sabers, as well as for officers of various rank and branch, in carrying swords.
In regards to cleaning, my sentiments entirely concur as well. The find looks great as is, and anything more would surely be detrimental.
CC Hunter
P.S. If you are not already aware of the fact, one of your eagle buttons found during an earlier hunt, is a Confederate Staff Officers button! These are also quite desirable and rarely found buttons.
Which button is that buddy
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HutSiteDigger
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Pretty sure I saw the same variety of one a few months ago selling for around the $2,000 ball-park (off-line price not e-bay, ball-park meaning in the $2,000 range somewhere probably close to $3,000).. Looking @ a North/South trader price guide from 1986 - they said this variety was worth $950, Wow! .. prices will always keep going up on CW relics in this 21st century.. Good luck with it. ( I posted a photo of the 1986 price guide on the 2nd page)
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raymondj
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wow...what a find... we dont have such treasures over here like that so you should be very proud of yourself..congrats.
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DiggerDave in Pa.
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Is that a banner piece! Looks good to me and you have my vote. Thanks for sharing. DDinPA.
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Petrie502
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Oh I know I've been detecting for 12 years now! I love it! I detect roughly 4 to 6 times a week, due to being 100% medically retired from the marine corps! Anyhow thanks for looking
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Petrie502
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This one right here:
A good photo front and back would be great. The button appears to be in exceptional condition!
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Do you know what they are worth, give or take!! I just like knowing, and any info such as a write up from a website or link to such would be appreciated
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