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11-27-2006, 07:57 PM
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A great 500+ mile trip
As some people might know about the C.W. belt buckle I found many years ago. I would like to bring folks up to date. I showed it to Gregory and Pappy has seen the pictures on my website. Both of these great gentlemen felt that it was genuine, but could not say FOR SURE. It was suggested that I ask Harry Ridgeway (http://www.relicman.com/). After a couple emails and phone conversations with him it was decided that I should make the trip to Winchester Va. to let him see it in person. So HarryPA and I left this morning @ 4AM. It was a little over 500 miles round trip to his location. After examining it he stated "THIS IS A GENUINE PHG BELT BUCKLE."  We spent over 3 hours with him and learned so much. The man even has a real museum filled with authentic C.W. relics. He showed us the collection of his many artifacts he has collected over many years. It is in my opinion almost beyond belief. If you can name it he has it somewhere in his vast gathering of C.W. materials. To top it of he is very very easy to talk to and most willing to share his knowledge with others. It was one of the nicest days I have had concerning this hobby. I would like to thank Gregory for his thoughts and concerns on the buckle and Pappy for suggesting that I meet with Mr. Ridgeway. I would also like to thank all those who sent me emails wishing me the best in my endeavor to find out if it was a fake or not. 
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11-27-2006, 08:05 PM
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Excellent Boobie - I am happy for you. What do you plan on doing now? Just curious. Again way to go. !!!!!
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"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter" .....Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. CLAD COUNTER 2007......Canadian Pennies:....................0 Pennies:.......... 1 Nickels:.................... 0 Nickels............ 0 Dimes:......................0 Dimes............. 0 Quarters:................. 0 Quarters..........0 Half Dollars:.............. 0 Loonies............0 Total Coins:........... $ .01 White's Prizm V Vibra Probe 560 Ace 250
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11-27-2006, 08:07 PM
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Congrates
YAHOOOOO !! Congratulations on finding out the buckle is real. This is some pretty neat stuff and a great story to follow. So what about the Smithsonian? Is that still an option.
PS If you need a second opinion you can just send the buckle to me and I will take a look at it 
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11-27-2006, 09:50 PM
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Congrats Boobie! I am sure you are relieved to finally know with certainty concerning the authenticity of the belt buckle! We all have been interested in hearing the news, and I thank you for updating us!
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~Stephan FinalLastDays@yahoo.com - Ace 250 - Minelab Explorer SE - Vibra Probe 560
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11-27-2006, 10:44 PM
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Congratulations Boobie ! That is an awsome find indeed ! BUT i hope you think about it and cover all your bases before you decide what to do with it.
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I always try to go the extra mile at work, but my boss always finds me and brings me back. 
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