CW Eagle Breast Plate

[Bad Knees Bob]

I found my first Eagle Breast Plate yesterday in a field close to my house. Considering it was surrounded by roots and very hard to remove, I’m very happy with how it looks and am stoked to add it to my collection.
I cleaned it with a tooth pick and a dry toothbrush. Should I seal it with olive oil or something else or leave it as is ? Thanks in advance.

 

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[pulltabfelix]

I found my first Eagle Breast Plate yesterday in a field close to my house. Considering it was surrounded by roots and very hard to remove, I’m very happy with how it looks and am stoked to add it to my collection.
I cleaned it with a tooth pick and a dry toothbrush. Should I seal it with olive oil or something else or leave it as is ? Thanks in advance.
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Great find. Near your home? I bet there is more to find in that field.

 

[devldog]

Great Save of the CW Eagle breastplate. This will be a great addition to your collection for sure.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Fantastic !

 

[Gare]

GREAT FINDS !!!!

 

[ArfieBoy]

Nice finds. Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

 

[Digger RJ]

I found my first Eagle Breast Plate yesterday in a field close to my house. Considering it was surrounded by roots and very hard to remove, I’m very happy with how it looks and am stoked to add it to my collection.
I cleaned it with a tooth pick and a dry toothbrush. Should I seal it with olive oil or something else or leave it as is ? Thanks in advance.
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Very Cool!!! Congrats!!!

 

[The Rebel]

WTG on a fantastic find!

 

[pepperj]

Well done on the recoveries.

Beautiful addition to any collection.
Certainly would be going on the top shelf.
Liking the 102 yr old dog tag as well.

Read up on different ways of sealing, or putting anything on it before you do.

Renaissance wax is another option.
Olive oil is nearing the lower rung of choices.

 

[Fredneck]

Beautiful Eagle plate !! DO NOT ruin that patina and its value with olive oil.

 

[Gare]

I found one just like yours here in Ohio I know a lot of soldiers returned back home with a lot of the military buttons and medals

 

[Silvermonkey]

That's a sensational find! What a great piece of history. If it was me, I wouldn't do anything more to it. It looks beautiful, as is. As others have mentioned....no olive oil!!!!!! Congratulations!

 

[Bad Knees Bob]

Thank you everyone for the advice. I’m going to leave it as is since it’s in great shape.
I’ll be hitting the location again when I get back home from a couple of days out of town.
I hope/expect more good finds as I have found relics in my yard as well as neighbors yards.

 

[oldmxrat]

Awesome find, congrats!
As Pepperj mentioned, I use Renaissance wax on valuable relics. It's what Smithsonian uses, so good enough for me.

 

[Trezurehunter]

Outstanding find ! That baby is in excellent condition.

 

[pulltabfelix]

I found my first Eagle Breast Plate yesterday in a field close to my house. Considering it was surrounded by roots and very hard to remove, I’m very happy with how it looks and am stoked to add it to my collection.
I cleaned it with a tooth pick and a dry toothbrush. Should I seal it with olive oil or something else or leave it as is ? Thanks in advance.
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That is a stellar find. I am always happy to see these stellar finds still being found. It gives the rest of us hope.

 

[Mike N Tn.]

Congratulations on an awesome find! That patina is beautiful just as it is. I avoid anything but a little water on relics I find. Your cleaning method is the best way.