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    I hit a big one tonight

    I went to a new permission tonight at a 1950s house but research told me there was a house there in the 1800s. I dug this Malitia Plate 1818-30 at more than a foot down. Why why why did someone cut the shield out ?? Anyway I'm very happy to have it.

    Im told that the cut out the shield "thing" was a protest of some sort.
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    Very nice find! Too bad about the shield though.
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    great find Todd ! still searching for mine.
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    Whoa! Very interesting about the shield being cut out. Great save there!
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    I suspect that the shield area may have been cracked at some point ( if the buckle is bent or damaged the deep crease around the shield is often the weak point where it happens) and someone may have finished the job of removing it completely .

    Regardless it is an outstanding find Todd and some would pay good money to have an early militia buckle (Dave wise) in their collection . You may have another solid contender for relic of the month my friend , congrats again !

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    Totally awesome find!
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    Holed or not that is a great find!
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    Super find....who cares about the hole. Don't get to see many of the early militia plates.
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    That's awesome Todd! I think I'd have a heart attack if I dug one of those.
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    Bullet hole maybe? Anyways that's the story I'd be going with, LOL!! Politically speaking we may be needing to start up another "militia."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Noah View Post
    Bullet hole maybe? Anyways that's the story I'd be going with, LOL!! Politically speaking we may be needing to start up another "militia."
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ill Digger View Post
    We don't speak politically here at the American Detectorist forum. It's a rule we have. #11.
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    Didn't mention a political party so I thought I was cool to toss a little humor into the mix on current affairs. But in light of the complaint I'll tone it down. Have a wonderful day.

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    Congrats Todd, that is an amazing find.
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