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« on: March 01, 2011, 11:07:05 am »
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Had to go to Olathe to do an errand for my wife yesterday. Decided to stop by an antique store to kill some time. At the third display, I noticed a star buckle on a belt in two pieces. It still had the keeper and the adjuster hook. Had to go out and sit in the car after paying only $39. It is a Confederate Texas militia plate. Kerksis' book give is a rarity of 9 on a scale of 10. Belt shows heavy wear and most of it is still there.

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« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2011, 12:24:50 pm »
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very nice.....so, are you going to get it independently authenticated?

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« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2011, 01:07:43 pm »
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Yes.  I am attempting to do just that.  Will keep you advised.

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« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2011, 05:37:01 am »
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From the land of the Bluenose.....that would be a bargin at twice the cost.  Gud scoff youz!

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« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2011, 10:03:41 am »
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Heard Tuesday from noted relic hunter Bobby McKinney in Texas. He told me the latest research shows that these are most likely pre-civil war belt plates that may date from the late Texas Republic period to early Texas statehood.

Also some of these plates have been dug in Oklahoma at a couple of early Civil War battle sites (Indian Territory - 1861) involving Texas troops. They can be seen on the Indian Territory Treasure Hunters Club website.

James D. Julia Auctions is having an upcoming auction featuring one of these belt plates. You can also go to the Julia auction site, register for free, and search "Waco Guards" to read the description and the auction estimate.

Best Regards to all from the Kansas-Missouri border,
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Congratulations.....I bet that really made your day.

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« Reply #6 on: March 02, 2011, 11:42:57 am »
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Thanks!  Yes, it did.  I'm still grinning and in  Shocked

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« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2011, 05:30:50 am »
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Hi Civilwarren

Sure looks like you had a good day at that shop did you search it for more such treasures?

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« Reply #8 on: March 04, 2011, 11:43:45 am »
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Hi Xavier,

Yes, I did look for more as I carried the belt plate around the store.  I have found other items there in the past.  Will continue to go back and especially look up that dealer.  Kiss

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« Reply #9 on: March 04, 2011, 01:04:03 pm »
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nice piece of history !

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