Day of 'Firsts'

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Just in case ya'll did not see in "Todays Finds"

I found these things while doing some relic hunting at a new location me and my bud Ronin 9868 hunt. I was pleasantly surprised at some of the things that I found. They included several first for me and one piece that has me stumped. I will post pic of it and you will see that it looks like a piece off of a regimental symbol, or a flame, etc. If you look close you will see little hatch marks. It is in the shape of a wing so if anyone can help me ID it I would be greatful. I have no doubt that it is CW era as there is very little trash in this area out in the woods. Found a couple minies, 7 CW exploding bullets, a should strap hook, and a nice button from a vest or kepi with what looks to be a secession crescent moon and star on it but cannot tell for sure yet and a nice buckle. When I found the buckle I thought that it was just a solid piece of iron but I kept it anyway and when I got it home to clean it the caked up mud fell out of the center to reveal a nice CW buckle. All and all a really good day and a day of 3 first for me. Please, if anyone can help me ID the mysterious 'wing-looking' piece let me know. Thanks all for taking a look

[d2]

I have never found an exploding bullet. Can you post some close up pictures so I can see what they look like...d2

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D2,

After more analysis, these are actually Spencer .52 & .53 caliber bullets. But there are such things as Exploding bullets. Here is a picture of one:

Gardiner Explosive

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MM#: 532
TT#: 154a
Caliber: .58
Diameter: .571
Length: 1.127
Weight: 365
Rings: 3
Base Type: 5
Cavity Type: 8
Weapon: Rifled Musket
Cartridge: Paper
Load Type: Muzzle
Ignition Type: Percussion Cap
Used By: USA
Recovered: Emittsburg Road, Gettysburg