🥇 BANNER Civil War ID tag

treasurehound

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Last week I attended the invitational DIV hunt in beautiful Culpeper, VA and had a great time as always. This was on my bucket list and I was so excited to find it. At first I thought it was a large cent then I showed it to my buddies James Bibb and Josh (Sentinel) right after I dug it and James cleaned a little to reveal some of the detail. That was when we recognized it was an ID tag. The name on the tag is Frank Ritz Co. E 4th US INF ANTIETAM, FRED'K'SBURG, GAINS MILL, S. MOUNTAIN, MALV. HILL. The front still needs to be cleaned but I want to make sure it is cleaned properly as this is one of my best finds lately.
 

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ynpto804

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That is unreal. That man saw a lot of action. A great historical find. Are you researching him? Keep us informed
 

CSA2K

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This Minelab and this Pro-Pointer.. and that's all I need
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No kidding! Congrats! Banner all the way!!!
 

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treasurehound

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That is unreal. That man saw a lot of action. A great historical find. Are you researching him? Keep us informed
I have done some research. Still looking.
 

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treasurehound

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That is unreal. That man saw a lot of action. A great historical find. Are you researching him? Keep us informed
Thanks for the Banner nod. It has been my best find lately.
 

Bramblefind

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That is FANTASTIC! Congratulations!

Could it possibly read 14th Infantry instead of 4th? I found a Frank Ritz listed with them-

Name: Frank Ritz
Residence: Wayland, New York
Class: 1
Congressional District: 27th
Age on 1 July 1863: 27
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1836
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Place of Birth: Prussia


Frank Ritz
Side: Union
Regiment State/Origin: Union Regular Army
Regiment Name: 14 U.S. Inf.
Regiment Name Expanded: 14th Regiment, US Infantry (Regular Army)
Company: E
Rank Out: Private
Rank Out Expanded: Private
Film Number: M233 roll 28

Enlisted New York, NY Jan 10, 1862 14th Infantry Co E Discharged Jan 10 1865 Ex of Ser at Elmira, NY a Prvt See Log 386 1867
 

JmCraz8

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Wow, that's an awesome find!!! I can't wait to hear about the research.
 

VOL1266-X

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Randy, that's an absolutely AWESOME recovery and Congrats on the BANNER. Thanks for sending me a cell message aftewr you dug it. I know you were excited and definitely should have been. HH and CONGRATS, Quindy.
 

Threshold

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Amazing congrats on banner ;)
 

Tnrelicman

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Well I have been waiting to see this jewel up on the banner list from the day you dug it, like I told you then...that's as good as it gets Civil war in my opinion. Something you can trace has so much significant value. Congratulations buddy
 

CMDiamonddawg

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Yo Treasure hound .. Big Congrats on Getting a Banner ! :occasion14: that is ONE Fantastic CW dogtag , just Awesome man

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Breezie

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CONGRATS on a fabulous Civil War find and for making the BANNER on this historical piece! :) Breezie
 

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Randy, I knew when I saw that Sweet Thing that it was NO token, that you had something MUCH more special when I read the words "Gains Mill!" CONGRATULATIONS, I knew it had more detail...and boy did it ever, you can read all the battles, the name, EVERYTHING. That is a fantastic, holy grail find, that not too many folks get to find these days and it could'nt have been found to a nicer, better friend! Congratulations again on the find and not even a doubt that it would make the Banner!!
 

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treasurehound

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That is FANTASTIC! Congratulations!

Could it possibly read 14th Infantry instead of 4th? I found a Frank Ritz listed with them-
Thanks for the info. It is nice to finally put some personal info with this tag.
 

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treasurehound

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Garrett AT GOLD with NEL coil,
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Randy, that's an absolutely AWESOME recovery and Congrats on the BANNER. Thanks for sending me a cell message aftewr you dug it. I know you were excited and definitely should have been. HH and CONGRATS, Quindy.
Thanks Quindy. I am still pretty excited over this find. Probably one of my best finds. I sent you the message shorty after I dug it as I knew you would want to see it.
 

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treasurehound

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Minelab GPX 4500,
Minelab Equinox 800,
Garrett AT GOLD with NEL coil,
Garrett Sea Hunter
Primary Interest:
Relic Hunting
Well I have been waiting to see this jewel up on the banner list from the day you dug it, like I told you then...that's as good as it gets Civil war in my opinion. Something you can trace has so much significant value. Congratulations buddy
Thanks Guy. I wish you could have been there buddy. It wasn't the same without you and Mike there. Have to make sure we all attend the next one.
 

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