War of 1812 NY Militia Plate!!!!!!...1819 LC

[Brian W]

I went out with some friends for a few hours...We went to one of my buddies spots...It was all woods and walls
After about an hour of digging cans and shot gun shells i got a sweet tone...1819 LC...I was pretty happy right then...But as it got dark i turned on the head lamp and continued...I decided to stay around the area where i found the LC...Glad i did...I got a loud can signal, figured i should dig it so i wouldnt have to deal with it later...I dug and couldnt believe i was looking at a plate!!! It is a find of a lifetime for me and my favorite find...I took Iron Patches advice and dry cleaned only...it looks great and im EXTREMLY Happy with this plate...As there is a good chance i will not dig a second one...

 

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[Goldiver]

VERY sweet!!

 

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[Brian W]

Didn't want to dig a can signal!!! An aluminum can signal at an OLD site is one of the GREATEST signals in the World! I love 'em, and my heart starts to race when I get one! Very seldom do they turn out to be cans.

Excellent job on the cleaning. Dry cleaning is what was needed. The patina looks a bit fragile, and the dry cleaning did the trick.

That's a stellar find!


Cheers,


Buckles

I was digging can signals...I had a pouch full of them...You have to dig them all out to get the good stuff...Where i hunt there is a bunch of cans and shot gun shells.

 

[timbobwey]

Ummmmm. that's gonna make the banner... fo sho!

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

GORGEOUS! banner! CONGRATS!

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

Nice one Brian.
Chris

 

[mastereagle22]

Great find. Banner for sure (shift-1)

 

[allen]

if that plate doesnt make banner than someone has lost his mind !!!

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Extremely difficult find !! Once in a lifetime find, like the , 20 cent coin !! CMDdawg

 

[mismi]

Both finds are incredible, but regardless, the plate is a banner find. When one clicks on a post such as this and the first thing you say or think is WOW...

 

[Brian W]

Does anyone know if there is a book out there that list these belt plates? I would like to find out some info on what varieties were made ect.. Thanks.... Brian W

 

[Shootem up Tex]

Simply put, Banner Worthy

 

[piratesgold]

What was a plate like that used for?