CW buckle - etched "WE WON" UPDATED

[shack24]

CW buckle - etched "WE WON" UPDATED

I went out not expecting to find very much but just had the itch to swing my arm so I headed out to a park where I have found a couple of relics in the past. I dug a bunch of junk. Then on my way back I got a strong surface signal that I almost passed up thinking it was a can or large junk. I decided to dig and about 2 inches down I found the carbine sling buckle. A little bit later I found the .69 caliber 3 ringer.
I got home and cleaned it up and started looking online to identify the buckle. Some buckles had the makers mark in the pictures so I started looking closely at mine and noticed it had some etching. That is when I really got excited. Some of it was hard to make out and whoever did it didn't etch it very deep which made it more difficult. The second picture is the best I can get of it and what I and several other people with me see is "WE WON". All the other relics I have found in the area have been Federal.
I am not one to imagine things or jump to conclusions, but it is there. The W for "won" is extremely hard to see due to the buckle being in the shape it is (looks like it has been hit with a plow a couple times) and the O is roughly scratched in the shape of a triangle.
I know there will be some people who say they can't see it, and it isn't there. I am sorry but this is the best picture I can get of it. It is hard to see when holding it in different light and angles so I was surprised that at least some of it can be seen.

Happy New Year to All!

 

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[civilman1]

Re: CW buckle - etched "WE WON"

Now that right there is an AWESOME piece

 

[umrgolf]

Re: CW buckle - etched "WE WON"

That is one of the most amazing relics Ive seen on here in my few years of looking at finds on nearly a daily basis.. My God if this isnt a banner find for Tnet, not sure what is

 

[worldtalker]

Re: CW buckle - etched "WE WON"

shack24, Super find man!Glad he survived the war TO etch that!Quess you're getting the "hang"of that M-6! God Bless Happy New Year Chris

 

[VOL1266-X]

Re: CW buckle - etched "WE WON"

Congrats on a very unique CW artifact recovery. HH, Quindy.

 

[ftwhite03]

Re: CW buckle - etched "WE WON"

Man that is a pretty awesome find. That etching makes it really personal. Congrats! Not a bad way to end the year.

 

[romeo-1]

Re: CW buckle - etched "WE WON"

Yep...that's a great relic! Well found!

 

[{Sentinel}]

Re: CW buckle - etched "WE WON"

Terrific Carbine sling buckle and the fact its etched "WE WON" makes it a very desirable personalozed piece! Finds like these are what its all about! Congratulations

 

[zaxfire69]

Re: CW buckle - etched "WE WON"

I'm voting banner on this one. That is a cool carbine sling buckle. The fact that it has we won etched into it is really special. That is cool. Banner..

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: CW buckle - etched "WE WON"

What a fantastic and unique find. Super piece of CW history there. Way to go!!!!
-MM-

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

Re: CW buckle - etched "WE WON"

how freakin cool is that! sweet relic

 

[treasurehound]

Re: CW buckle - etched "WE WON"

Awesome recovery. To find something that has ben personalized is something you don't find very often.

 

[Getty]

Re: CW buckle - etched "WE WON"

SUPERB save there buddy!! Congrats to you!!!

 

[jewelerguy]

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I wonder if it's possible that it's a person's name or initials and last name... like W.E. whatever. I'm just saying it makes more sense to me that someone might etch their name. Either way it's super cool

 

[digsomemore]

Re: CW buckle - etched "WE WON"

cool find and it was found in a park. that good to know that good stuff still out there man i want to go out now bad

 

[lazanca]

Re: CW buckle - etched "WE WON"

Great Find

 

[GaRebel1861]

Re: CW buckle - etched "WE WON"

Too bad its not confederate and says that!

Great find!!!

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Re: CW buckle - etched "WE WON"

What a fantastic relic!

 

[naturegirl]

Re: CW buckle - etched "WE WON"

that's exciting!

 

[DrJoePrime]

Re: CW buckle - etched "WE WON"

I agree that's exciting and it actually gives me the shivers....BUT we need a better photo. Use natural light... no flash. Try taking it when the sun is low...in the morning or late afternoon. What an outstanding Find!

With the right photo this will definitely be a BANNER find!

HH Joe