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HEAVYMETALNUT
02-18-2019, 06:35 PM
Been awhile since I posted and I apologize.Last year the year ended with a bang with my 13th GW button out on a hunt with Dan and Donnie then.. Last month the year started out with a bang and dug this belt plate at a cellar. It's not listed in any belt plate book. waiting to hear from the curator at West Point for another opinion. Hope everyone has been well and I'll try to catch up on some of your posts.
Dave
Tony Two-Cent
02-19-2019, 08:16 AM
Two amazing finds, Dave! Is that the nicest GW you've found, condition-wise? It still has some gilt on it and it cleaned up beautifully. Nice!

That belt plate is the stuff dreams are made of! What a mind blowing find! It is in amazing shape as well. Do you think there is any significance to the 17 stars? I hope they are able to give you more information about it. Spectacular!

Nice to see a post from you here! :yes:
Bucknut
02-19-2019, 09:34 AM
Two amazing finds! That plate is exceptional and I hope you can get confirmation as to what it is exactly. When you do let us know!
Digger Don
02-19-2019, 09:55 AM
Absolutely amazing finds :wow:
They are both in great shape too!
Full Metal Digger
02-19-2019, 10:59 AM
AWESOME finds! The GW button is so sweet with the gold gilt showing in the low spots. The belt plate is also amazing. Does the 17 stars pretty much show when it was made? (1803 - 1812) Maybe a War of 1812 plate? Congrats on two great saves and happy hunting, Dave.
Noah
02-19-2019, 12:30 PM
I've never seen a more beautiful button! And the plate, is simply amazing. Looking forward to an update on it. :perfect10:
calabash digger
02-19-2019, 01:39 PM
Quality finds there my friend!
badgers325
02-19-2019, 03:22 PM
Beautiful pieces. Wow!!!
Lodge Scent
02-19-2019, 07:06 PM
That belt plate is NICE!
Donnie B
02-20-2019, 05:58 AM
Congrats on that beautiful plate, Dave. That had to be a rush. The GW day last year was the best digging day ever for me because all three of us found an Eagle. The only thing better would have been if Jim had found one.66027
del
02-24-2019, 03:52 PM
Both great relics Dave , never forget the eagle button free for all day last year .

Dan
HEAVYMETALNUT
02-24-2019, 04:50 PM
Thanks everyone! This is what I was told by Mike O'Donnell author of a belt plate book,
del
02-24-2019, 05:09 PM
Thanks everyone! This is what I was told by Mike O'Donnell author of a belt plate book,

Very cool …. That is the plate your gonna leave in your Will for me , right ?:lol:
HEAVYMETALNUT
02-24-2019, 06:04 PM
Very cool …. That is the plate your gonna leave in your Will for me , right ?:lol:
who is Will?:hystericallaugh:
Full Metal Digger
02-25-2019, 11:11 AM
WOW, silver fused to copper! No wonder it is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing the email and story with us.
Donnie B
03-02-2019, 08:23 AM
Thanks everyone! This is what I was told by Mike O'Donnell author of a belt plate book,

WOW! That is a very RARE plate!
Full Metal Digger
03-02-2019, 09:45 AM
Hey, I saw this plate on the cover of the newest issue of American Digger! I'm guessing it's yours. Congrats!
Noah
03-04-2019, 02:34 PM
My name is Will. :cool:
Digger_O'Dell
03-05-2019, 12:34 PM
Wow, awesome finds, congrats! :notworthy:
del
03-06-2019, 06:20 PM
My name is Will. :cool: :lol::lol:
HEAVYMETALNUT
03-09-2019, 10:32 AM
My name is Will. :cool:
Will ya just let it go?
Ill Digger
03-10-2019, 12:09 AM
A little late to the party here, but didn't miss the best part!

Wow Dave! Another amazing find man! For such a rare piece it's in outstanding condition!
Mega Congrats!! :clapping:
Noah
03-11-2019, 02:47 PM
That was a month ago. :grin:
Will ya just let it go?
Donnie B
03-15-2019, 01:10 PM
My first name is Will. For real.
HEAVYMETALNUT
04-24-2019, 07:02 AM
My first name is Will. For real.
Will fall down