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[MawkusD]

Wow. I finally found one of my bucket list Civil War relics, but I would have never expected to find this one. From the research I've done, it seems this is a pretty darn rare buckle/plate. It has N. O. on the bottom signifying New Orleans. If anyone knows anything about this one, please let me know. It's for sure a buckle with the Louisiana State Seal used by the 5th Washington Artillery Unit, which I believe is the oldest standing artillery unit in America to this day.

 

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[MawkusD]

Lol!

 

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[minnesota outdoors north]

very nice find my friend, I would like to hunt in other states when I retire in a few years...

thanks,
Gary

 

[Ron (CA)]

WOW-- Congrats on a great find and on Banner!! That find is very worthy of being on top!!

 

[mihmar79]

cool find! joining to all gz for find and for banner! :thumbup:

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[Zodiacdiverdave]

Now that is one nice CW find, I would vote Banner but I see it's all ready up there. Congrats.
ZDD

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Congratulations on your find Mawkus, definitely a once in a life time!
Congrats on making the BANNER too!

Dave

 

[treblehunter]

Wow, doesn't get much better then that! Congrats on a great find.

 

[gsxraddict]

no doubt that's a find of a lifetime, congrats!

 

[Davers]

AWESOME FIND...

Ill have to admit I saw the Title Yesterday and Assumed Someone dug Another Religious Pendant & I did not look at the thread.
Well you may know the saying about Assumption .

P.S. You Lucky Dog You.. Congratz

Davers....

 

[Steve in PA]

Fantastic find!! Congrats on the Banner!

 

[MawkusD]

If I were to sell this buckle, what should I ask for it? I came home this afternoon to my girlfriend and her nephew messing with the plate and almost lost my mind. Thanks

 

[Turbo21]

If I were to sell this buckle, what should I ask for it? I came home this afternoon to my girlfriend and her nephew messing with the plate and almost lost my mind. Thanks

The 3rd reply in this thread shows another example for sale around $4500

http://rickburtoncivilwar.com/accoutrement-plates/768-louisiana-belt-plate-new-orleans-style

 

[Breezie]

CONGRATULATIONS on finding an awesome plate! Way to go on finding it and making the banner!


Breezie

 

[BuckleBoy]

Haven't been on the forum much in the past week, but it seems I missed your FANTASTIC find! This totally deserved to be up top. It's a find that FEW LOUISIANA DIGGERS ever get to make! Incredible recovery there! Congratulations!!

-Buck

 

[allen]

Congrats on the banner!!!

 

[DMN]

There's no doubt it's a great buckle. But I also have to ask if there is a chance to see the Church key you have in that pile. Some reason they just pique my interest and that one looks good.

Congrats for a banner worthy find!

 

[pickaway]

Congrats on a great find...

 

[wayfas4u]

congrats! very impressive find you got there! I'll vote banner for sure!

 

[Admiral de Salee]

Fantastic relic! Congrats!

 

[SilverDreams]