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  1. 10-23-2012, 05:43 PM #1
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    The Eagle has Landed (almost)

    I receivedd an email from the restorer, Leonard Short. He informed me that the eagle hat plate was complete and he emailed me some pictures. These new photos were taken in natural sunlight. The end result is fantastic, I am thrilled with the outcome and glad that I decided to have it restored.
    I should have it in my possession in about a week. Once I have it, I will have it appraised and then send in to WE&T for a Best Finds submission.

    This was originally recovered on Aug 22nd and posted that day.

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    I have attached the before photos again.
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    Re: The Eagle has Landed (almost)

    what nice work Leonard does , it looks great Al . huge improvement
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    Re: The Eagle has Landed (almost)

    that is a beautiful specimen of history. Great job with the find & deciding to get it restored. Any one of us would be proud to own such a fine ornament. thumbsup01
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    It looks absolutely flawless! Huge congrats on the find, Al, and on owning a beautiful piece of history!


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  5. 10-23-2012, 07:46 PM #5
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    Hi Al: I haven't posted or even been here the past couple months, but seeing your find made me have to post. Its beautiful! Does the guy that restored it do buttons? I found a Massachusetts Artillery button in pretty good shape. I'm afraid to do anything to it. I must have missed your post when you found it. Congrats.
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    Re: The Eagle has Landed (almost)

    Quote Originally Posted by Rob L link=topic=11632.msg125871#msg125871 date=1351039604
    Hi Al: I haven't posted or even been here the past couple months, but seeing your find made me have to post. Its beautiful! Does the guy that restored it do buttons? I found a Massachusetts Artillery button in pretty good shape. I'm afraid to do anything to it. I must have missed your post when you found it. Congrats.
    Rob, I am quite sure that he does buttons. I will pm you.
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    Re: The Eagle has Landed (almost)

    Excellent work Congrats again aloldstuff thumbsup01
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    That's amazing! What a historic keepsake! I think I read about his work in one of the magazines, amazing know how and patience to do that!
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    OMG, what an amazing restoration! You sure he didn't swipe that one from the Smithsonian and just say he had restored yours?? Congrats on having such a great piece of American history.
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    Re: The Eagle has Landed (almost)

    whoa! can you pm me his info? that's if he does buttons.great job!
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    Very nice! thumbsup01

    He certainly does impressive work.
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