Relichunter2016 700 Posted March 16 (edited) Wanted to get off the Coronavirus/TP train and post a find..after all we are a metal detecting /prospecting forum. After many years of nuggethunting...I thought I would revisit relic hunting with a vlf. I took out my Whites MXT and headed to some grounds I spotted ground that appeared to be used as temporary camps form the Gold Rush. At first I was diggin everything until I decided to switch to the relic mode two tone setting so I can minimize my iron trash count and increase my non-ferrous. After about 2 hours I got a nice solid high tone ( non-ferrous target ) and dug this beauty ...one part of a 2 piece belt buckle cir. 1830 Pattern Naval Officer waist belt , As of yet I have not located the buckle tongue which features an eagle with its talons holding an anchor..perhaps in time i will find it. Regardless its a great find on its own as there are not many of these know to exist., after much research I still have not found any online other than what a friend sent me identifying and confirming its an 1830 Naval Officers waist belt buckle. Lets start posting.....who is next? Edited March 16 by Relichunter2016 8 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nugget108 1,606 Posted March 19 Awesome tongue buckle!! That is on mine and my sons bucket list for sure. Great find. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
