War of 1812 cross belt plate, Rev War buttons, seated, archaic

[Aureus]

On the week end, decided to revisit some of my old sites I haven't been to since the season started and was pretty glad with my decision as I ended up with a great variety of top shelf finds.

Probably my best find was a complete British Militia cross belt plate from the War of 1812 in an absolutely mint condition.



Than, an other rare mint. Revolutionary War, British 53rd regiment of foot enlisted soldier's button.



Decided to take my time in the spot I found it and couldn't believe my eyes when an other one showed up, in an even better condition.



Also found a very nice War of 1812 British 104th Regiment button.



Than, went back to one of my wooded areas and managed to find 3 early 1800's British shako's

1830's Rifles I haven't found before.



An other one from the same period.



The 3rd was more of the ''trench art'' and seems to have been turned into a flower or something similar.



Got a bunch of more or less modern Canadian clad and beat tokens. The only coin worth mentioning was a seated half dime 1861



An other beautiful Levanna type arrow point. This one seems to be made of some type of quartzite.



Wasn't sure what this item was at first. Considered the possibility of a pipe tamper, but I guess it's probably a porcelain doll's leg.



And an other British military marked ''broad arrow'' handle.



Happy with the results and couldn't wish for a better season's ending.


Thanks for the comments.

 

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[Aureus]

What's there not to like about those top shelf finds-Congrats!
Liking them all for sure, and when the soils are kind it makes them all stand up to the test of time.
Well done on the quality of the finds.

Thanks pepperj

 

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[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Awesome hunt! When a Seated Dime is the least amazing piece you know you are rolling with top shelf finds. Epic hunt, congrats!!

 

[Aureus]

Super awesome find on the 1812 Cross belt plate. A museum quality piece. You had several other finds that too are top shelf. Congrats on it all. Great pics as usual. Thanks for sharing!!
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Thanks RVRoamer66

 

[Aureus]

Congrats on those excellent military finds and the Seated Dime. What a great batch of finds.

Thanks Trezurehunter

 

[Aureus]

Very nice bunch of buttons - CONGRATS!

Yes I agree it came off a doll not a tamper.

Thanks Crusader

 

[Aureus]

I'm amazed by the relics and coins that you find. Gives me motivation.

Thanks greg23. Gives me motivation as well. I sometimes read my old posts to force myself to gone on a hunt, especially when detecting isn't as successful.

 

[Aureus]

If you were a stranger posting your best finds from 2019 I'd believe it! Consistently good. Enjoy every minute of it as long as you have the sites that will produce!

As long as I do. New sites aren't easy to come by now.

 

[Aureus]

Incredible finds! That belt plate is amazing, Congrats!

Thanks Sooper Dave

 

[Aureus]

Awesome hunt! When a Seated Dime is the least amazing piece you know you are rolling with top shelf finds. Epic hunt, congrats!!

Thanks pa-dirt_nc-sand

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Sorry I missed this post of your finds from June Anton, you had another great hunt my friend!
I don’t know if you’ve ever seen this website describing some of the War of 1812 British Belt Plates found in the Niagara Region.
I thought this was an interesting analysis by the author compared to the 1812 plate that you found.

Results: 1812 History

“Found along the Niagara River around 1965 by famous relic hunter Max Day near Fort Erie. This is the REGULATION Canada Militia Enlistedman's Cross Belt Plate 1812-14. This is unlike the US Model 1808 plate in construction. The attachment hook (now missing) and the "puppy paws" or two washers, actually had their posts drilled through the face of the plate, and then were silver soldered in place. The front of the plate was next carefully filed and polished. But, as on this plate, the evidence of this is generally still visible. Most, if not all, sand cast brass British Enlistedman's plates made prior to 1815 are constructed this way, and only this way. Always look for evidence of this construction when considering buying an 1812 cast OR's plate. Not die-struck plates, these were usually never drilled! The size is 2 3/4 inches by 2 inches, the regulation size. Great patina, lightly cleaned on the front when found. One, not very deep, scratch on the face at 9 o'clock.”

 

[Aureus]

Sorry I missed this post of your finds from June Anton, you had another great hunt my friend!
I don’t know if you’ve ever seen this website describing some of the War of 1812 British Belt Plates found in the Niagara Region.
I thought this was an interesting analysis by the author compared to the 1812 plate that you found.

Results: 1812 History

“Found along the Niagara River around 1965 by famous relic hunter Max Day near Fort Erie. This is the REGULATION Canada Militia Enlistedman's Cross Belt Plate 1812-14. This is unlike the US Model 1808 plate in construction. The attachment hook (now missing) and the "puppy paws" or two washers, actually had their posts drilled through the face of the plate, and then were silver soldered in place. The front of the plate was next carefully filed and polished. But, as on this plate, the evidence of this is generally still visible. Most, if not all, sand cast brass British Enlistedman's plates made prior to 1815 are constructed this way, and only this way. Always look for evidence of this construction when considering buying an 1812 cast OR's plate. Not die-struck plates, these were usually never drilled! The size is 2 3/4 inches by 2 inches, the regulation size. Great patina, lightly cleaned on the front when found. One, not very deep, scratch on the face at 9 o'clock.”

Thanks for the info. That's a nice plate as well. Stay safe and good luck on your hunts!

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Thanks for the info. That's a nice plate as well. Stay safe and good luck on your hunts!

Sorry Anton, I forgot to include the link to the website where I found the info above... Results: 1812 History

You may have to copy & paste it into your browser, as it's a Government of Ontario website.

 

[Aureus]

Sorry Anton, I forgot to include the link to the website where I found the info above... Results: 1812 History

You may have to copy & paste it into your browser, as it's a Government of Ontario website.

Thanks. I didn't know about that site. Great collection for sure.