🥇 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***

Timekiller said:
Nope never seen one. :D (period) But MM,your good at finded some neat stuff. :wink: You've been putting some time in lately M'ding.
Take Care
Pete, :hello:

Thanks Pete.
My arms and shoulders are feeling it too. :laughing9: I must be aging like a fine wine. :dontknow: ;D
This new spot has lots of roots, so no matter where your signal is, it's a task getting it out of the hole. Very tough when it is a plow point or something large like that.
Have a great week. :thumbsup:
-Doug-
 

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

That is most definitely a BANNER recovery. Sorry I was relic hunting with Dman in Arkansas when you asked for an i.d. In my half inch square cell screen, I told Dman that someone found an ox yoke-LOL. Congrats on a great relic, Q.
 

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

Thats a beauty Dug. I vote BANNER :thumbsup:

I found ticks last weekend so i know there out there. Keep safe

B|lker
 

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

Awesome buckle. I vote banner for the buckle. Rare find.
 

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

VOL1266-X said:
That is most definitely a BANNER recovery. Sorry I was relic hunting with Dman in Arkansas when you asked for an i.d. In my half inch square cell screen, I told Dman that someone found an ox yoke-LOL. Congrats on a great relic, Q.

Ox yoke! LMAO. :laughing9: And I thought MY eyes were bad. ;D
Thanks for the banner vote Quindy. Not sure if it will make it up there on the Banner Train, but is appears to be a buckle you don't see too often. :dontknow:
I'm trying out there. :thumbsup:
Glad you & D made it back safely.
-Dug-

B|lker said:
Thats a beauty Dug. I vote BANNER :thumbsup:

I found ticks last weekend so i know there out there. Keep safe

B|lker

Thanks for the vote Bill. Did you find those ticks WITH or WITHOUT the detector? :tongue3: :laughing9:
Good to hear from you.
-Doug-

Dman said:
Awesome buckle. I vote banner for the buckle. Rare find.

Dman, Dman, Dman,
Thanks for the vote buddy. Can you show Quindy how to enlarge the pictures on his cell phone so next time I text him from out in the woods he can ID the item for me quicker? :laughing9:
Welcome back,
Doug
 

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

:icon_thumright: BANNER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

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

WOW, I woke up this morning and spotted my buckle up on the Banner Train!!! :hello2:
That was a great start to a Monday. ;D
THANKS TO EVERYONE for your comments, support, and banner votes. I greatly appreciate it. That's what keeps me out there digging with the ticks. :laughing9:

-ModernMiner-
-Dug-
 

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

Congratulation's on a Beautiful piece of History Doug!!!!Oh yeah....and Banner :laughing7: :thumbsup:
 

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

Love that Buckle !
Congrats on your Banner :hello2:
Was out digging yesterday and got home late.
see what you miss when you don't log on for 24 hours :-[
Looking forward to seeing more from this site :thumbsup:
 

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

Congrats on another great Banner Find MM. That's getting to be a good habit!! HH, Q.
 

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

That is a Great find MM. What a piece of history. Congrats on making the banner you certainly deserve it. :thumbsup:
 

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

Dug, Congrats on the banner! Beautiful find. I grew up in RI and used to take the senic drive to Worcester, MA to get parts for my Harley where the buckle was made. Ron
 

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

:thumbsup:
 

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

Awesome piece of history there, Doug. Its great seeing you back on the banner!
 

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

ModernMiner said:
DMN said:
Seen a lot of belts here, but nothing like that one. Sweet find. Seems it belonged to a cartridge belt. Hope there are a few smart people out there who can shed some light on the history.

DMN,
Here is a Rhode Island version with cartridge belt that I found on the internet.
-MM-
Well, that buckle is in solid condition and deserves the banner. Looks just dropped, except for the patina. Cetainly makes a nice addition to your collection!
 

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

That sure is something different! So nice to see more of our history being brought back to life, I never saw any like that before and again TNet finds keep increasing historical knowledge for all of us. Congrats on the banner!

Don
 

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

way cool congrets on it
 

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

You ARE the man!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Tesoro King!
You could be their spokesman.
 

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