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SNY Waist Belt Plate - This plate has a nice dark brown patina. There are no bends, dings or anything else to detract from this plate with the exception of a broken hook on the back which is common to this variety of SNY. If you are looking for a reasonably priced SNY that will never need to be upgraded this is it.
CS over A Button - (CS 88) - This very rare Confederate local button was dug in Orange Co Virginia. It has no cracks or weak points. The detail is sharp and crisp and is solid as a rock. There is a very slight push on the front between the CS and the A. It is an absolutely beautiful button.
Pair of Signal Corp Cuff Buttons - (SG 3) - The first Signal Corp buttons were not produced until the 1880's. These non-dug buttons have 100% gilt and the back mark on both reads "Superfine".
US Plate - This plate was dug in Gettysburg by a local Gettysburg relic hunter. The lead in the back is missing. It has the original woods crust as the relic hunter who found it never cleaned it. There are absolutely no bends, dings, chips or anything else that detracts from the perfect 10 appearance of this US plate. It comes to you exactly as it came out of the woods.
1925 Stone Mountain Commemorative Half Dollar - The U.S. Mint’s 1925 silver commemorative Half Dollar pays tribute to the Stone Mountain monument in Stone Mountain,Georgia. Designed by Mount Rushmore sculptor, Gutzon Borglum, it honors the soldiers of the South and features Confederate Generals Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson on horseback. This US coin was struck in .900 silver and comes in un-circulated condition.
Civil War Patriotic Button - (PC 285) - This cuff size patriotic button was dug in Emmitsburg, Maryland. This iron back button is strong, it has no cracks or dings but the iron shank is missing. The gold highlights the US flag, 13 stars and the word Union bringing out all the detail. It is a very nice button.
Virginia Button - (VA 13-3) - This Virginia button was dug in October 2009 in central Virginia. The gold highlights the state seal and displays very well. The shank is missing and the back mark is Mitchell & Tyler Richmond. There are no repairs, dings or pushes.
Excavated Boot Pistol - This boot pistol was dug about 20 years ago in a Union camp near Fredericksburg, Va. It is in solid condition with no flaking or loose rust. The overall length is 6 1/2 inches.
OVM Buckle - When this plate was dug it suffered a little rim damage and has been expertly restored. The damage was minimal, a quarter inch section above the OV and a quarter inch section on the rim next to the M required straightening. As a result some lead along the rim in both places required reinforcement. The repair is not visible from the front and only a slight difference in the color of the lead on the back. This OVM is being priced accordingly.
Model 1839 Small US Waist Belt Plate - This plate was dug in Spotsylvania Virginia about 25 years ago. I just acquired it from the original relic hunter who dug it. It does have some chipping around the edge as it was found in a plowed field. The plate is solid as a rock and the hooks are present.
Robert E. Lee First Day of Issue Postage Stamp - Postmarked Sept. 21, 1955 First Day Of Issue from Norfolk, Va.
Shaler 3 Piece Bullet - This complete Shaler was dug in Brandy Station in the early 80's. The top and middle were found together and the bottom piece was dug nearby mixed in with other Shaler pieces no more than 50 feet away. It is a very nice bullet.
1/9 Plate Tin Type Photograph - Unidentified Union Soldier. The case has separated at the hinge. Photo displays nicely.
Confederate 1 Piece Pewter I Button - (CS 185B) - This pewter I coat button was also dug in Orange. It has a nice smooth grey patina with not the first pit or blemish. It is perfect in every way. The shank is cast into the button and it is also perfect. You could not ask for a nicer specimen.
OVM Buckle - This one is fresh out of the ground within the past two months and has never been in anyone's collection. This OVM was uncovered by a bulldozer operator who happened to notice it in the dirt he just moved over in the Shenandoah Valley near Staunton, Va. There are three small nicks in the rim which could easily be fixed but that will be the decision of the new owner. This plate is priced to sell.
Confederate 1 Piece Pewter I Button - (CS 185A) - This knock your socks off coat size pewter I button was dug in Orange, Va. The relic hunter who found it said you could see gold shining through the dirt when he dug it about 15 years ago. The button is in excellent shape with no pewter pitting. There is a very small ding in the rim that does not detract from the appearance or soundness of the button. The shank is missing which is common to this variety.
South Carolina Button - (SC 15.Bv) - This vest size South Carolina button with S C was dug about 2 years ago in Nokesville, Va. As you can see it is loaded with gold and has a good strong shank. The detail stands out and is perfect in every aspect. The backmark is "Scovill Mg Co." This is a beautiful button. Whoever gets this button will enjoy it.
Eagle A, I & R Grouping - These three buttons are being offered as a discounted group. All three have issues but the price reflects that. The coat size Eagle A has a very nice face but the original back is glued in. The back fits perfectly and is tight. The Eagle I is slightly smashed and has splits around part of the rim. It is still sturdy. The Eagle R is what makes this grouping, it is solid as a rock but somewhat pushed in. It's still a nice button.
Virginia Sword Belt Plate - This Virginia Sword Belt Plate was dug about 20 years ago in Orange County, Virginia. The relic hunter who dug this plate never cleaned it and it is exactly the way it came out of the ground. There are no cracks or repairs. The belt loop has a minor bend. The plate is in rock solid condition and I obtained this plate directly from the digger himself.
SNY Buckle - This SNY buckle was dug in Fauquier County, Virginia about 40 years ago by one of the local "old time diggers" of the area. I obtained this buckle directly from him about 25 years ago. Since that time it has resided in a family members collection and I have just obtained it back from him within the past few months. This is among the finest SNY buckles ever dug in the history of relic hunting! This SNY is for someone who will not settle for less than the very best.
Silver Virginia Button - (VA 7.1) - This Virginia coat button was dug by a friend of mine at Brandy Station. It retains about 25% of the silver plate in all the right places. The detail of the button is crisp and highlighted by the remaining silver. There is a very minor dent. The shank is present and complete but lays flat against the back. The backmark is "Scovills & Co Waterbury".
156 Miscellaneous Flower & Flat Buttons - All of these buttons were dug by one relic hunter over a period of several years. Most have shanks some do not. There are many Colonial period buttons in this batch. Many were found in Confederate sites and period house sites in the central Virginia area.
Silver ID Tag - This exquisite silver identification tag was originally owned by Charles H. Benedict of the 77th New York Volunteers. This uncommon style tag was advertised in northern newspapers and upon receipt of $2.00 your personal information would be engraved and the tag would then be mailed to you. This tag was dug in the 6th Corp camp near Brandy Station in 2006. The tag reads "CHAS H. Benedict 77th N.Y. Vols" surrounding the pre-stamped company C designation. This tag was featured in both American Digger and Western & Eastern Treasures magazines. I obtained this tag directly from the relic hunter who dug it.
Front View American Digger Cover
Rear View Western & Eastern Treasures Cover
CS Georgia Frame Buckle - This beautiful CS Frame was dug many years ago on private property at Cold Harbor. It has never been cleaned and is exactly the same as the day it was dug. The patina is a wonderful greenish brown. There are no bends, cracks, dings or repairs. A complete description of this style can be found on page 86 of Confederate Buckles and Plates by Steve Mullinax. This CS buckle will complement any collection.
Wisconsin Coat Button - (WC 1D) - This Wisconsin button was dug near Frederick, Maryland. When the button was dug the back had already separated from the face of the button. Both the front and back were in the same hole. The relic hunter who dug this button glued it back together. He did not do a very good job. With that said there are some strong points for this button. It has lots of gold and could be properly repaired after soaking off the old glue. This would make a good starter button.
VMI Cadet Button - (SU 408) - This VMI cuff button was dug recently near Warrenton Va. There have been many CS buttons found where this came from over the years. It just goes to show how a determined relic hunter can still produce regardless of how hard a spot has been pounded over the years. This button has good gold but no shank. The backmark is the desirable "Robinson".
Eagle I Cuff Button - (GI 85) - This button was dug near Chesterfield, Virginia. It has a smooth brown patina with about 75% of the gold gilt remaining. It is perfectly highlighted. There are no repairs. The shank is perfect and there is no backmark.
Confederate Local Alabama Map on Tree Button - (AB 7A) - This coat size CS local Alabama button was dug about 20 years ago in Orange County, Va. I just obtained it from the original relic hunter within the past few days. There is a old dent on the map but it is still a stunningly beautiful button. The patina is a perfect woods brown and does not have a single blemish. For the sake of accuracy I will mention a miniscule freeze crack at 11 o'clock. It is so small and tight you need a magnifying glass to see it. It does not detract from the appearance or soundness of the button. The iron shank is gone. This is a very rare button that is exceedingly difficult to get your hands on.
Confederate General Staff Officers Button - (CS 41A) - This coat size CS staff was dug by the same relic hunter who recovered the Alabama button listed above. It was dug in Brandy Station more than 20 years ago. This button is absolutely perfect with the exception of the iron shank being rusted away. The patina is a stunning brown with no pits or ground action whatsoever. There are some trace amounts of gold gilt remaining. This is the one know as the "Christmas Staff" because of the laurel wreath in the left talon. If you put this button in your collection you will be glad you did.
Confederate Block I Button - (CS 181) - This coat size Block I was dug in Brandy Station about 5 or 6 years ago. It has never been cleaned and is presented here just the way it came out of the woods. The back mark is E.M.L&C. Richmond Va. There are no flaws to this button. It's perfect.
1862 Confederate $100.00 Note - Printed by Keating & Ball of South Carolina. Beautifully engraved $100.00 Confederate States note printed in red and black on very fine paper. Decorated with engraved images of John C. Calhoun, and slaves hoeing cotton. Hand numbered in red ink 87428, and hand-dated December 1, 1862. A fine and attractive CS item in circulated condition.
Model 1851 Cavalry Saber Guard - This sword guard was dug on private property at Brandy Station within the past 5 years. This massive piece of brass saw plenty of action at the battle of Brandy Station. Thirty years ago we used to find these frequently but now days they are few and far between.
Confederate Local South Carolina Button - (Unlisted) - This button is an unlisted Confederate local. It is a very rare style made by W. Wildt and Sons. The back has the typical Wildt drilled shank commonly seen on Wildt made North Carolina buttons and a five pointed star. I am aware of only one identical specimen in another collection. Compare this die to the more commonly seen Wildt South Carolina buttons. There is a small amount of silver gilt remaining. This button was dug in Nokesville, Va.
Confederate Local Louisiana Button - (LA 8) - This cuff Louisiana button was dug in Brandy Station by a friend of mine. The button is solid with no defects. There is a small amount of gold that does a nice job of highlighting the pelican. This is a very nice southern made, wartime button.
Rhode Island Coat Button - (RI 8) - This button was dug near Fredericksburg, VA. It is in perfect condition with about 90% gilt in all the right places. The back mark is D. Evans & Co with a straight standup shank. There are no repairs. I obtained this button straight from the digger.
Eagle C Coat Button - (CV 2) - This button was dug in Culpeper, Virginia. It has about 40% gold gilt remaining. The back is strong and has a good standup shank. The ground action on the back makes the backmark difficult to read. Further cleaning would likely bring it out.
CS Two Piece Sword Belt Plate - Both pieces of this CS Two Piece were dug near Fredericksburg, Virginia within several hundred feet of each other. They were united in marriage within the past several years. There are no repairs or bends on either piece and they are a very good match. This CS buckle is priced to sell.
Union Sword Belt Plate - This sword belt plate was dug in the Shenandoah Valley near Mount Jackson about 5 years ago. It has a perfect deep brown patina and is in flawless condition. This is a beautiful plate that you will not be looking to upgrade.
Goodyear 1851 Patent Hard Rubber Button - This hard rubber button was dug in a Union camp trash pit near Brandy Station. The backmark reads "Goodyear's P=T. N.R.C.O. 1851. This button was produced by The Novelty Rubber Company, New York.
Spur - This is most likely a pre-war spur. It was dug in a CS camp in Orange County, Va. It is in perfect condition with most of the iron rowel intact. According to Howard Crouch's "Historic American Spurs" this style is very seldom seen. One very similar to it is pictured on page 20.
Alabama Volunteer Corp - This AVC buckle was dug back in 1971 near Ashland, Virginia. The owner of this exquisite buckle has decided to sell it and focus his collection on CS Central Government. This is your opportunity to own one of the most beautiful and nearly flawless AVC buckles ever dug in the history of metal detecting. They just don't come any better than this one. It goes without saying there are no repairs. Buyer will receive complete ownership history dating back from the day it was dug to the present.
Lindsay Two Shot Pistol - Mason & McKee 164 - This rare bullet was dug about 10 years ago in Culpeper, Virginia. I have had it in my collection for a good while but back in September I finally dug one of my own. It only took me 33 years. My luck finding one is your luck being able to get this one.
Tranter Revolver - Mason & McKee 94 - This hard to find bullet was dug in a CS camp in Orange, Virginia about 20 years ago. I got it directly from the digger several months ago. It has a small ding on one side. Priced accordingly.
Picket For Country Rifle - Mason & McKee 21 - This bullet is in perfect condition with a even grey white patina. No chips or dings. It was found in the Unionville area of Orange County, Virginia.
Picket For Country Rifle - Mason & McKee 23 - This bullet is in perfect condition with a even grey white patina. No chips or dings. It was found in the Unionville area of Orange County, Virginia.
Picket For Country Rifle - Mason & McKee 25 - This bullet is in perfect condition with a even grey white patina. No chips or dings. It was found in the Unionville area of Orange County, Virginia.
Four Ring Ringtail Sharps - Mason & McKee 178 - I was with the person who dug this bullet more than 25 years ago in a CS camp near Brandy Station. The bullet is in very good condition with one minor ding on one side.
CS Clipped Corner Buckle - This Confederate clipped corner plate was dug near Warrenton, Va in a small CS camp full of Gardners and Ringtails. A Virginia button was also dug in the same camp. This plate has it original hooks which is uncommon for this type plate.
Union Sword Belt Plate - This Union sword belt plate was dug near Fredericksburg, Virginia back in the early to mid 1980's. The wreath is integrally cast. The patina is a deep brown with no flaws. There will never be any reason to upgrade this one.
Group of 9 Union Plates - Sold as a group, these nine US plates consist of 3 US Buckles, 3 US Box Plates, 2 Breast Plates and 1 Bayonet Belt Plate, the 3 hooker on the bottom row. All of these were found by the same relic hunter in Central Virginia and I got them straight from him. All are damaged, some have missing pieces because every time the plow passed by they got hit.
South Carolina Button - (SC 13A.6) - This loaded with gold South Carolina coat button was dug in Orange within the past several years. I obtained this button directly from the relic hunter who dug it. It is in perfect condition. The back mark is the blank channel and the shank is straight and strong.
Shaler 3 Piece Middle Section - These two Shaler middle sections were both dug within the past few months in Fauquier Co Va. The digger dug two complete Shalers along with these two extra pieces. One is perfect (A) while the other (B) has what looks like a casting flaw on one side, the other side is perfect. If you happen to need a middle section, you are in luck.
1840's-1850's Militia Plate - These plates were used by militia units before the Civil War. When the war broke out these sturdy plates were carried off to war by both Union and Confederate soldiers. Many of these plates found there way to the lesser equipped Confederates as evidenced by the fact many have been recovered in CS camps. The exact location of this recovery is unknown but it is a beautiful example with no repairs, cracks or bends. The soldered hooks are missing.
