Rev War Kind of Day

ColonialDude

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This year was not looking very promising for me in the detecting department. I leave for Afghanistan in a little over a week, and don't return until Christmas. I have been busy gearing up for that and all that comes with it, but managed to get out last week for just my second hunt of the season, the first being a nothing hunt really.

I headed for a site that has turned up some excellent finds, and it did not disappoint this time around either.

10 or so British buttons from various regiments including the 2st, 29th, and 84th. This would normally be enough to be considered a fantastic hunt by anyone's standards...but I was not done there.

Also turned up a beautiful brass heart likely associated with the 21st Regiment.

The 2 finds of the day however were this 84th regiment pewter badge. Some of the experts out there believe it could be a cockade button or badge of sorts, but do agree it is the only of it's kind known to exist. A find of a lifetime.

IS it possible to make 2 finds of a lifetime in a day? Sure is...

I dug up both halves of this beautiful Kings 8th Regiment neck stock clasp about 10 feet and 4 hours apart. Ironically I found the first half at the beginning of the hunt and was disappointed there were no markings on it...and I muttered to myself I would like to find the other half and have it engraved with a regimental number or name. Again, this is the only known example in existence. Talk about a rare day with some rare finds!!

I also dug several George III coppers and misc junk.

Sorry for so many photos.
 

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JerV3

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Those are really great early finds.

Good luck over there and be safe.

HH Jer
 

pinebarrens1

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best find i seen this year banner for sure ........and stay safe over there .......pine
 

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umrgolf

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This is one of the best posts I've seen this year... Congrats on some amazing finds CD :thumbsup:
 

vayank54

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Some very cool relics. WTG :thumbsup: Hope everything goes well and you have a safe return home.
 

Noodle

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Colonial Dude,

Good finds! But major points are for you to be safe, careful, and know that we are praying for you, and you are in our thoughts daily. I could say 'be careful' forever, but we mean it. Bless you for your service, and please come home to the Ole USA safely. - Noodle
 

dwayne sueno

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umrgolf2000 said:
This is one of the best posts I've seen this year... Congrats on some amazing finds CD :thumbsup:

absolutely one of the best posts i've seen all year. freakin' unbelieveable!
i'd give a month of coppers for a tenth of that.
you've got my banner vote.
 

sneaky6

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Colonial Dude,

What an incredible day!! The Gods of Metal Detecting were definitely smiling upon you!! A nice pre-deployment gift!! Banner finds indeed!! Wow....unreal!!!

Stay safe! Be strong!
Sneaky6
 

CRUSADER

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Only had 1 neck stock clasp (Plain), one with a Regimental provenance must be a dream come true :headbang:
All the buttons are great & some in excellent condition :o

If this doesn't make the banner its time to pack it all in....

Whats on the back of the Brass Heart, these are common decor on horse's
 

rjw4law

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absolutely beautiful
 

VERMONTPACKRAT

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I would give up my spot on the BANNER for that baby right there! Awsome patina and overall condition :o What a great hunt !

Thank You for serving our country so we all can enjoy the little things like Metal Detecting.

VPR
 

hammered

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Sod the finds just stay safe in the "Stan". Take care from Terry Taliban and come home safe then show us the best you can. My thoughts are with you and your compadres :notworthy:.

hammered
 

romeo-1

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Day-am! Why isn't this on the banner already! That neck stock is a find of a lifetime!
 

fathead

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Thank you for sharing your finds.

More importantly, thank you for your service.

Keep your head down and your powder dry.

-Fathead
 

TommNJ

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Awesome finds !! Thanks for your service and return safe ! :icon_thumright:

TommNJ
 

Argentium

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Super finds , BANNER all the way ! those are stellar finds - never seen that - &^%$# - on here
before . I know jack about early militaria , and I can tell those finds are the bomb ! Argentium.
 

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