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May 14, 2010, 08:17 PM
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Rev War Kind of Day
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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May 14, 2010 08:17 PM
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May 14, 2010, 08:19 PM
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Those are really great early finds.
Good luck over there and be safe.
HH Jer
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May 14, 2010, 08:23 PM
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 all ways up for a hunt in the pines
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best find i seen this year banner for sure ........and stay safe over there .......pine
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May 14, 2010, 08:31 PM
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Amazing 
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May 14, 2010, 09:16 PM
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This is one of the best posts I've seen this year... Congrats on some amazing finds CD 
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May 14, 2010, 09:18 PM
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Fantastic artifacts!!!!!!!!Keep us posted with more of the finds!
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May 14, 2010, 09:33 PM
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Some very cool relics. WTG Hope everything goes well and you have a safe return home.
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May 14, 2010, 09:35 PM
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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
Dear Lord, lest I continue in my complacent ways, help me to remember that someone died for me today. And if there be war, help me to remember to ask and to answer "am I worth dying for?" - Eleanor Roosevelt
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May 14, 2010, 09:35 PM
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Re: Rev War Kind of Day
 Originally Posted by umrgolf2000
This is one of the best posts I've seen this year... Congrats on some amazing finds CD
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.
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May 14, 2010, 09:37 PM
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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
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May 14, 2010, 09:42 PM
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What an incredible find..Glad you found both halfs...
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May 14, 2010, 09:51 PM
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Only had 1 neck stock clasp (Plain), one with a Regimental provenance must be a dream come true 
All the buttons are great & some in excellent condition 
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
TOO BUSY TO DETECT, YOU'RE TOO BUSY!!!
'No good comes from thinking about how much time we waste detecting, as wasted time is good soul time' - me 25/06/08
How do you find Gold coins? Reply: 'By finding lots of Silver ones..'
A real man thinks about detecting every 6 seconds.
'They look over their shoulder, I look to the ground.' 30/09/12
We can not understand ourselves unless we understand our HISTORY.
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May 14, 2010, 10:03 PM
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Have detector, Will Travel
RJW
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May 14, 2010, 10:04 PM
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I would give up my spot on the BANNER for that baby right there! Awsome patina and overall condition What a great hunt !
Thank You for serving our country so we all can enjoy the little things like Metal Detecting.
VPR
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May 14, 2010, 10:08 PM
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 Leggo Master of the UK
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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  .
hammered
Because it's always hammer time
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May 14, 2010, 10:20 PM
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Day-am! Why isn't this on the banner already! That neck stock is a find of a lifetime!
If the elevator tries to bring you down, go crazy, punch a higher floor!
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May 14, 2010, 10:21 PM
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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
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May 14, 2010, 10:29 PM
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Awesome finds !! Thanks for your service and return safe ! 
TommNJ
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May 14, 2010, 10:30 PM
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May 14, 2010, 10:37 PM
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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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