IDH Episode 54: The Civil War Belt Plate Mystery

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Жыл бұрын

I'm back out at a site I've been previously, but the fields are planted, so I'm in the pastures. Glad I decided to give them a shot! Let me know what you think. Hope y'all enjoy and thanks as always for watching!
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Пікірлер: 46

@rogermisner3368 Жыл бұрын

Nice hunt. The big piece of brass with the two holes is an engine rod bearing insert.

@IDigHistory Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@Buckleboy Жыл бұрын

TOTALLY Mr Hofer’s belt plate. Killer find!!!

@IDigHistory Жыл бұрын

Thanks, man!! Appreciate you weighing in.

@Buckleboy Жыл бұрын

15:29 Charles Guyot suspender brace

@andrewkrzykowski3489 Жыл бұрын

“Buggy shaft tip” congratulations on not calling it a “Buggy brake”, first correct description I have seen on KZfaq. Loved the research on the belt buckle plate too. Great video. Andy

@IDigHistory Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@zekesgirl100 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for not calling that a buggy brake!

@IDigHistory Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😆

@SkiSearcher Жыл бұрын

that belt plate is pretty freakin cool ! love that it has the soldiers name on it too . nice Indian wars button as well . have a good day brother

@IDigHistory Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

@kennethlowe4293 Жыл бұрын

Really cool deal that you could potentially trace that buckle down to a single soldier. Got to keep some of that deep woods off to scare away the skeeters and gnats. I hate those things as well! Thanks for the video.

@IDigHistory Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kenneth! Yeah, I usually keep some with me in the truck. Just bought a brand new can! Hate those little suckers!

@stevenpenczu3541 Жыл бұрын

That’s the way to do it. Ejoyed the history of the plate😍😍

@IDigHistory Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven 👍

@raydunhill5160 4 ай бұрын

Very nice research on belt plate!!! I believe you might be right as the ones in book do not depict a makers mark! Congrats on a rare find and always enjoy your Real Finds videos!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍

@IDigHistory 4 ай бұрын

Appreciate that! One of my favorite finds for sure!

@carolinarelichunter-jon Жыл бұрын

Amazing hunt! One of the best parts of the hobby tracing back the history and to go back to the owner is way cool!

@IDigHistory Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Thanks man 👊

@baystateplugflipper7061 6 ай бұрын

Great video!! I think you’re dead on with that plate, a guy to talk to would be Gary GW Williams of Hanover brass in Mechanicsville VA. The only plate I’ve ever dug was stamped brass 1850’s militia and I’ve seen examples of them dug on the Spotsylvannia battlefield so I’m confident, especially early in the war , the equipment issued wasn’t as uniformed as most people think.

@IDigHistory 6 ай бұрын

I will look him up, appreciate the info 👍 and I agree with you. There was more variation and mismatched pieces than folks today realize.

@mwdjr3158 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Another epic video.

@IDigHistory Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@johnwrinkle3443 Жыл бұрын

great history on the PLATE

@IDigHistory Жыл бұрын

Thanks John!

@tonymastin1699 Жыл бұрын

Awesome hunt ! That’s the thrill researching a find and what a great find brother !

@joemiller8965 Жыл бұрын

Awesome relics! Congrats! I’m with you on that plate, that’s incredible!

@FireFighterDetecting Жыл бұрын

Nice video and info on the belt plate. New subscriber here, stay safe and happy hunting.

@IDigHistory Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! Thanks for the sub and watching 👍

@granvillewooster7673 Жыл бұрын

Great finds thank you so very much for sharing 👍👍❤️

@jimpraefke8065 Жыл бұрын

You’re totally right I’m with you 100% great find if anything you saving a piece of history and you narrowed it down to Pretty well good for you

@IDigHistory Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jim, much appreciated!

@dangold1998 Жыл бұрын

Great video as usual!! Keep them coming in.

@IDigHistory Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated, Dan!

@madlinerose5038 Жыл бұрын

Good diggings. Be glad you aren't in Alaska with bugs that are gnats and mosquitoes buzzing for your entertainment!😊

@IDigHistory Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't enjoy it, can't stand mosquitoes!!

@662OutdoorAdventures Жыл бұрын

Awesome story on the belt plate!! Nice hunt.

@IDigHistory Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!

@homelandrelics Жыл бұрын

Great research on Hofer's plate. Another possibility is that Mr. Hofer was killed in action, and his buckle was taken as a souvenir by a Confederate soldier. Either way, it's a great find and story!

@IDigHistory Жыл бұрын

Definitely a possibility, appreciate you watching!

@homelandrelics Жыл бұрын

@IDigHistory Yessir, love the channel

@restoreamerica1558 Жыл бұрын

It may have just been the camera lighting or angle, but at first I thought there was what looked like numbers on that buckle. possibly a large 9 or 6. I noticed that your research came up with a union solder in the 16th? Was there any numbers or regiment markings on the Buckle Or was my mind playing tricks on me! Either way, a great find and a cool relic.

@IDigHistory Жыл бұрын

I've taken another very close look and don't see anything like that, but I def appreciate the comment. Thanks for watching!

@raymond.downs_music Жыл бұрын

Great hunt! What are the reference books you utilize to ID bullets and the buckle?

@IDigHistory Жыл бұрын

Thanks Raymond! There's a bunch of good ones, but the two I use most often are, A Handbook od Civil War Bullets and Cartridges by Thomas & Thomas, and Mullinax's Confederate Belt Plates & Buckles.