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  1. #1

    Oct 2004
    Mid-Michigan
    58

    Found Civil War Relics

    Here is what my father and I found on our first ever civil war relic hunt. Thanks for those of you who helped with my questions prior to going. These items were found with permission from land owner. We detected a site very close to the Cold Harbor battlefield. I do not know anything about the buttons. The button 2nd from right is flat on the front but appears to have gold plating on the back and says "WASHINGTON" on it. The one on the far right says "Barling & Wambold". I do not know if the last one is from a civil war uniform or civillian. There was a house site close by.There is also an iron key of some type. If anyone can help in identifying any of these I would appreciate it.
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  2. #2
    True confederate soldier

    Aug 2005
    Currituck County, NC
    Minelab
    859
    Banner Finds (1)

    Re: Found Civil War Relics

    The one 2nd from left is a standard pewter type button, I find them every now and again, probably civilian.
    The next to last one on the right is possibly a button back, meaning the actual decorative part has come seperated and all that was left is the back and shank. I find those all the time too.
    The last one is what appears to be an underwear button.

    Fantastic amount of 3-ringers!
    A few round balls there too. The little tiny one is a buck-n-ball, kind of like buckshot that was loaded with the round balls.

    By "iron key of some type" I assume you mean the key hole. You will find those all the time more than likely. Came off of old locks and carpet bags that have long since turned to rot.
    "The only two things you can truly depend upon are gravity and greed."

  3. #3

    Feb 2007
    Central Indiana
    376

    Re: Found Civil War Relics

    Great job first time relic hunters. Happy hunting,Ron
    Diggit.....................Diggit................. ....Diggit

  4. #4

    Oct 2004
    Mid-Michigan
    58

    Re: Found Civil War Relics

    Thank you both!

  5. #5

    Oct 2005
    Charleston S.C.
    3,670

    Re: Found Civil War Relics

    Boss, Very Nice Haul For Your First Time, Congrats And Best Of Luck. trk5capt..
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  6. #6
    us
    Mar 2006
    North Carolina
    Gold Bug, Tejon, F75, & Nautilus DMC II B
    601
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    Re: Found Civil War Relics

    Really nice first time finds! Keep going back!
    Mike

  7. #7
    1320

    Dec 2004
    East Central Kentucky
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    Re: Found Civil War Relics

    What is that hammer looking thing?

  8. #8

    Jan 2007
    Hummelstown, PA
    Exp II
    88

    Re: Saw Set

    Used to set saw teeth angles on blades. Found one like that last year.

  9. #9
    Charter Member
    us
    Aug 2005
    Illinois
    1,362

    Re: Found Civil War Relics

    Congratulations on some very nice finds..
    MXT,  and just dumb luck.

  10. #10
    1320

    Dec 2004
    East Central Kentucky
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    Re: Saw Set

    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Mojo
    Used to set saw teeth angles on blades. Found one like that last year.
    What kind of blades? How old?

    Jamie

  11. #11
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    LOOT, PLUNDER, PILLAGE...THE SCOURGE OF THE DIRT!

    Jan 2007
    SE Virginia
    TEKNETICS T-2 LTD, Fisher F-75, White's MXT w/ 11 x 14" Excelerator Coil, WHITES Pulse TDI, WHITES Beach Hunter ID, Garrett Propointer and Lesche Digging Tool
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    Re: Found Civil War Relics

    You have you some very nice finds there. I am finding the same stuff here on the Peninsula. I tell you that is not shabby at all for one hunt. Keep it up!!!!

 

 

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