New to detecting and this is my first find.

[Littledetectorist]

I found this with my Minelab Equinox 800 near an old civil war era church. It was deep in the soil to the point I almost gave up, I looked over at my husband and said I just can't seem to pin point it...then all of a sudden I looked down and there was the corner sticking out of the soil!! I was excited to see no damage was done from the novice plug I dug... Lol I think it's possibly a sash buckle but not sure.... it's gold plated and appears to be hand engraved. Does anyone here know what this find is?

 

[Mark kus]

Nice find the Equinox is a great machine all I use right now go slow and take your time.
Mark

 

[laplander]

That's fancy, Nice job on your first of many finds!
HH Jeff

 

[fwcrawford]

That is a nice find... I would guess a sash buckle too.
Looks like it was gilted (plated) too.
Very nice find!!!!
You have got a great detector too.... it is a fantastic machine.
Go find some more goodies to show us!!!

 

[JimmyCT]

Fantastic find!!!

 

[757Relics]

Beautiful find! Congratulations.

 

[Ronstar]

Aw c’mon guys, gotta mess with the newbie a little....... I was going to suggest it was a switch plate for an oil lamp!!!!
If you get online and check Victorian Sash Belt Buckles you might lucky and find it or close to it. Beautiful find!!!

 

[Confetrit]

Littledetectorist, A Big Welcome to You to the forum from Georgia. What a Great First find and Save. You are off to a great start. May this be the first of Many finds.

 

[Littledetectorist]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!!!
❤ I cannot wait to get out and find more hidden beauties of history!! I plan on going out today for a while at a new spot and hoping to get lucky again! Hopefully many more posts to come!

Kelly (littledetectorist)

 

[Confetrit]

We'll be watching. Good Luck. Go Dig some more History!

 

[calabash digger]

congrats!

 

[bootyhoundpa]

Sure is a pretty one..nice score..

 

[u2robert]

Welcome aboard Little detectorist.
Nice find.

 

[IowaRelic]

Your hooked now! Join the sickness!

 

[coopercat]

I found this with my Minelab Equinox 800 near an old civil war era church. It was deep in the soil to the point I almost gave up, I looked over at my husband and said I just can't seem to pin point it...then all of a sudden I looked down and there was the corner sticking out of the soil!! I was excited to see no damage was done from the novice plug I dug... Lol I think it's possibly a sash buckle but not sure.... it's gold plated and appears to be hand engraved. Does anyone here know what this find is?

cool find!

 

[utmike]

I found this with my Minelab Equinox 800 near an old civil war era church. It was deep in the soil to the point I almost gave up, I looked over at my husband and said I just can't seem to pin point it...then all of a sudden I looked down and there was the corner sticking out of the soil!! I was excited to see no damage was done from the novice plug I dug... Lol I think it's possibly a sash buckle but not sure.... it's gold plated and appears to be hand engraved. Does anyone here know what this find is?

I found this with my Minelab Equinox 800 near an old civil war era church. It was deep in the soil to the point I almost gave up, I looked over at my husband and said I just can't seem to pin point it...then all of a sudden I looked down and there was the corner sticking out of the soil!! I was excited to see no damage was done from the novice plug I dug... Lol I think it's possibly a sash buckle but not sure.... it's gold plated and appears to be hand engraved. Does anyone here know what this find is?

Nice first dig and great choice on your machine! Have to agree on it being a sash buckle.

 

[jim tn]

Kelly, welcome to the forum and a pretty interesting hobby. Its kept my interesting, anyway, for near 5 decades.

That piece you found is neat and looks to have some age to it. I suggest giving the spot a couple or so more outings and chances to give up some more goodies. Anyway, good luck and have fun. Fun is what it is all about. HH Jim tn

 

[NilesWright]

Aw c’mon guys, gotta mess with the newbie a little....... I was going to suggest it was a switch plate for an oil lamp!!!!
If you get online and check Victorian Sash Belt Buckles you might lucky and find it or close to it. Beautiful find!!!

too funny!