US BUCKLE

[Richard Crawford]

Us Buckle found in area of Louisiana civil war prison camp, in searching outer surroundings of camp location . I found that camps are within 1/2 ml. And found this , not in good shape but has lead and 3 hooks .Just washed it only .... what would be done to preserve for display with out damage? Any and all replies ,are usefull in in saving history on this relic .
Thank to all Richard Crawford
note: minelab xs for relics [attachment 93389 US BUCKLE.jpg]

 

[relics4plus]

I usually clean it with water and a soft brush. If the lead is real flakey I usually soak them in pure vegetable oil for about 24 hours and wipe dry.Hope this is some help to you.
HH
Jay

 

[Richard Crawford]

Thanks jay , I going try olive on front , and soak back lead also ;;;;;; strange to find 3 buckle so far our of a camp are that been hunted by detecting clubs in the 70's to date . I give credit to explorer xs and research of location from property owners.
note: buckle was 9" deep in clean area /with other relics where possible camp were indicated ...

good luck to u in search of another piece of history

Thanks Richard Crawford

 

[brnn53]

Very nice find RIchard! Soap and water and a soft bristle brush only for cleaning.
Mike