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  1. 03-24-2020, 04:19 PM #1
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    Is This The Coolest Shoe Buckle You Ever Saw?

    Hey Friends,
    Today I went back to the 1794 French battle site and found this incredible shoe buckle! It was right next to the dirt road and rang in SO loud I thought for sure it was a smashed beer can! I'm thinking something this fancy had to belong to a French Officer (since the enlisted were dirt-poor). So what do you think? Best buckle ever?
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  2. 03-24-2020, 04:38 PM #2
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    It is gorgeous, Dave! So ornate and the patina is incredible! It's definitely one of the nicest buckles I've seen.

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  3. 03-25-2020, 07:20 AM #3
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    Best buckle ever? I'm not even sure that's the best buckle that you have found Dave. That is indeed one fine buckle !
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  4. 03-25-2020, 02:25 PM #4
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    Definitely one of the BEST EVER! The jade patina is ridiculous!
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  5. 03-25-2020, 03:00 PM #5
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    I agree, simply stunning. The patina is amazing!!
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  6. 03-25-2020, 05:02 PM #6
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    I would bet it older than 1794 by its size unless it was a woman's type .it has some great patina and design , I love it
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  7. 03-26-2020, 06:03 AM #7
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    Look at that patina! Fantastic buckle!
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  8. 03-27-2020, 06:37 PM #8
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    Sooo pretty, Dave!!! Haven't you been there longer than 2 yrs now?
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  9. 03-27-2020, 11:26 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by OxShoeDrew View Post
    Sooo pretty, Dave!!! Haven't you been there longer than 2 yrs now?
    Yes, 2 years now. Only 1 year left. I wonder how desperate I'll get trying to detect at all the great spots before I leave?
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  10. 03-29-2020, 10:19 AM #10
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    Wow!! That is a stunner, congrats on a great find.


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  11. 04-22-2020, 02:10 PM #11
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    Let's just say it's ONE of the nicest. it's a great buckle for sure. Good for you
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  12. 04-22-2020, 03:18 PM #12
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    Nicest one I have seen! Congrats on the find. Great patina!!
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  13. 05-06-2020, 08:07 AM #13
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    That is cool!
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