🥇 BANNER Rare "US" Indian War "H" buckle - ***More Pictures added 4/4***

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Today I headed back to the early 1800’s stone chimney property that I’ve been detecting at. I was only there about 5 minutes and got a somewhat iffy signal. After digging through some roots and pulling out a square nail and a Mason jar lid, there was still a signal. I reached my hand into the hole and worked the find around some roots. To my amazement I popped this relic out and saw the “US” on it! I thought it was a buckle of sorts but had no idea how old? I headed to the truck to get my video camera and shot this video. Still shocked, I e-mailed a few Tnet members from my Blackberry to see if they knew what it was. After waiting for a reply for about an hour, Ty finally responded back that it was an Anson Mill’s belt plate from the American Indian War era (Circa 1881-1894). Later I learned these buckles were used during the Spanish American War also. The buckle is brass and dated “Feb. 1, 1881” on the back. About two weeks ago I dug my first bullet from that era too (.45/70) at the same property. At first I was a bit disappointed that this wasn’t a CW era buckle, but then realized that I had never seen one of these “H” buckles posted on Tnet before. Have you??? :dontknow: :icon_scratch: My other finds were: *1919 Wheat penny *”Gilt” domed top button w/shank *Cosmetic compact *Rusty hook No snakes today, but I did pull FIVE ticks off of my clothing. :o Thanks for looking. MM
 

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Re: Rare (?) "US" Indian War "H" buckle today - ***VIDEO***

Looks great all cleaned up!!!!
Banner vote.
 

Re: Rare (?) "US" Indian War "H" buckle today - ***VIDEO***

Voting BANNER for rarity. Congrats! :thumbsup:
 

Re: Rare (?) "US" Indian War "H" buckle today - ***VIDEO***

"How sweet it is" to quote the great Jackie Gleason!!! Nice find there Doug :icon_thumright: Banner!!!
 

Re: Rare (?) "US" Indian War "H" buckle today - ***VIDEO***

That is a fine lookin buckle MM :hello2: Now go back and find his grandad's buckle too :laughing7: :headbang:
 

Re: Rare (?) "US" Indian War "H" buckle today - ***VIDEO***

Nana40 said:
So very kewl, MM! I've never seen one of those. That site is a good 'un! :icon_pirat:

Over 'n out. Nana ;D :wink:

Thanks Nana.
Lots of different activity areas on this property. I'm sure there will be plenty more to be found.
"Modern Miner over and out"

BuckleBoy said:
Doug, that plate is a FINE addition to any collection. I have never seen one of those posted on here before. Never dug one. Never seen one dug.

Nice find! :thumbsup:

-Buckles

Thanks Will.
I miss seeing your posts here on Tnet.
This buckle will look great in my collection for sure. :thumbsup:
Take care,
Doug

tymcmurray said:
Looks great all cleaned up!!!!
Banner vote.

Thanks Ty.
Thanks for IDing this buckle for me. When you first mentioned it was from the American & Indian war I was thinking you were talking about the guy at the mini mart that gouges on his gas prices and sells Slurpies. :tongue3: :laughing9:
-Dug-

DD-777 said:
Can't believe this is not on the banner... 8)

Thanks Andy.
I appreciate the vote. :thumbsup:
-Dug-

Baldingboy said:
Voting BANNER for rarity. Congrats! :thumbsup:

Thanks BB.
It does appear to be rare, that's for sure. I know I've never seen one. :dontknow:
-Doug-

Blind Squirrel said:
"How sweet it is" to quote the great Jackie Gleason!!! Nice find there Doug :icon_thumright: Banner!!!

"One of these days Alice, POW right to the moon." :laughing7:
Thanks for you vote,
Doug

umrgolf said:
That is a fine lookin buckle MM :hello2: Now go back and find his grandad's buckle too :laughing7: :headbang:

Thanks Jeff.
Hopefully gramps buckle is out there too. That would be awesome!
Have a great week buddy,
Doug
 

Re: Rare (?) "US" Indian War "H" buckle today - ***VIDEO***

Awesome :icon_thumleft:
 

Re: Rare (?) "US" Indian War "H" buckle today - ***VIDEO***

wow, that is an outstanding find, :icon_thumright:
 

Re: Rare (?) "US" Indian War "H" buckle today - ***VIDEO***

TEXAN Connection said:

:headbang: Thanks TC. :headbang:
-MM-

prolab69 said:
wow, that is an outstanding find, :icon_thumright:

Sure made my day. :icon_sunny:
Thanks Prolab.
-MM-
 

Re: Rare (?) "US" Indian War "H" buckle today - ***VIDEO***

I never saw one on TN before! Great find! I vote Banner. :icon_pirat:
 

Re: Rare (?) "US" Indian War "H" buckle today - ***VIDEO***

Very cool, Indian Wars? So a soldier from that war maybe lived there? Not crazy on the fact there had to be that war, but I'm voting BANNER! It's history recovered :icon_thumleft:
 

Re: Rare (?) "US" Indian War "H" buckle today - ***VIDEO***

Awesome Vid and what a find that belt buckle is. I can't believe you were disappointed at first.....thats one cool find ModernMiner.
 

Re: Rare (?) "US" Indian War "H" buckle today - ***VIDEO***

Very cool relic! You are really onto a great site there. Congrats.HH
 

Re: Rare (?) "US" Indian War "H" buckle today - ***VIDEO***

Nice find. I have never seen or heard of those. I learn something new every time I visit this site.
 

Re: Rare (?) "US" Indian War "H" buckle today - ***VIDEO***

Like a told you on the phone and in the email, this is a fine later 1800s U.S. Buckle and one of my favorite's for its unique design. Well Done Man!! :headbang: :wink: :icon_thumleft:
 

Re: Rare (?) "US" Indian War "H" buckle today - ***VIDEO***

SkyPirate said:
I never saw one on TN before! Great find! I vote Banner. :icon_pirat:

Thanks Joe.
I appreciate your vote. :thumbsup:
-Doug-

daroofa said:

Daroofa,
You are awesome! Thanks so much for that patent link to the buckle. Now I can add that info to the display. :thumbsup:
You da Man! :notworthy:
-Doug-

naturegirl said:
Very cool, Indian Wars? So a soldier from that war maybe lived there? Not crazy on the fact there had to be that war, but I'm voting BANNER! It's history recovered :icon_thumleft:

I agree Naturegirl. Sad war indeed. I am glad to have this piece of history. This location from the early 1800's is old enough to have had soldiers from wars even before that.
Thanks so much for your vote.
-Doug=

Charlene said:
Awesome Vid and what a find that belt buckle is. I can't believe you were disappointed at first.....thats one cool find ModernMiner.

Thanks Charlene.
I think I got spoiled digging up the NC buckle about three years ago. ;D Now I see how rare this buckle is too. Different war, but not very common. I've dug lots of harmonica reeds (12 so far) in a small area by where I found this buckle. That would be fantastic if there were a group of soldires at this spot. I can dream can't I? :laughing7:
-Doug-

Getty said:
Very cool relic! You are really onto a great site there. Congrats.HH

Thanks Getty. I think you are right. Hopefully someone has dropped a few coins too. :icon_thumleft:
-Doug-

RiverRat3 said:
Nice find. I have never seen or heard of those. I learn something new every time I visit this site.

I agree RR. Tnet is better than skewl. :tongue3: :laughing9:
I've learned so much here in 4 years.
-Doug-

{Sentinel} said:
Like a told you on the phone and in the email, this is a fine later 1800s U.S. Buckle and one of my favorite's for its unique design. Well Done Man!! :headbang: :wink: :icon_thumleft:

Thanks Joshmeister.
Sometimes this squirrel is a nut gets a nut. :tongue3: :laughing9: It's always a load off your mind when you score something decent right at the start of the day. Takes the pressure off. :thumbsup:
-Dug-
 

Re: Rare (?) "US" Indian War "H" buckle today - ***VIDEO***

Yea,dont see them dug very often.The only place I see them is from the Plains Indian War camps,and a buddy dug one here a couple years ago,but his had a dogs head on it.Neat find bud!!!
 

Re: Rare (?) "US" Indian War "H" buckle today - ***VIDEO***

kuger said:
Yea,dont see them dug very often.The only place I see them is from the Plains Indian War camps,and a buddy dug one here a couple years ago,but his had a dogs head on it.Neat find bud!!!

Thanks Kuger.
A dogs head? Very neat find! :thumbsup:
-Doug-
 

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