Is This The Coolest Shoe Buckle You Ever Saw?

[Full Metal Digger]

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?

 

[Tony Two-Cent]

It is gorgeous, Dave! So ornate and the patina is incredible! It's definitely one of the nicest buckles I've seen.

:congrats:

 

[Lodge Scent]

Best buckle ever? I'm not even sure that's the best buckle that you have found Dave. That is indeed one fine buckle !

 

[Bucknut]

Definitely one of the BEST EVER! The jade patina is ridiculous!

 

[Digger Don]

I agree, simply stunning. The patina is amazing!!

 

[del]

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

 

[Donnie B]

Look at that patina! :envious: Fantastic buckle!

 

[OxShoeDrew]

Sooo pretty, Dave!!! Haven't you been there longer than 2 yrs now?:congrats:

 

[Full Metal Digger]

Sooo pretty, Dave!!! Haven't you been there longer than 2 yrs now?:congrats:

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?

 

[Fire Fighter 43]

Wow!! That is a stunner, congrats on a great find.

 

[CTTodd]

Let's just say it's ONE of the nicest. it's a great buckle for sure. Good for you

 

[badgers325]

Nicest one I have seen! Congrats on the find. Great patina!!

 

[calabash digger]

That is cool!