Civil war ID ring!!!!

Mark1985

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G.RICHARDSON.CO.K.57.MASS

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Breezie

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OMGoodness this is an OUTSTANDING HISTORICAL find and like CRUSADER, I didn't see the post until today when it was on the BANNER. Congratulations! I see you have already received quite a bit of information on him and some about his heirs. His family would be overwhelmed to have this ring. I know I would if I had ANYTHING Civil War related that belonged to my g-grandfather, who was in the NC 7th Infantry. Not to hijack the post, but short story: After research, I was able to MD a NC CW camp in which my g-grandfather's company was stationed. The first item I found was a CW minie bullet. All I could do was cry because the very thought that it could have been in 'his' pocket made me so emotional. I can't even imagine having a ring with his name and stats engraved.

Breezie
 

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Every once in awhile but not very often something rare and never seen before is dug out of the ground . Great find :notworthy: Jim
 

ynpto804

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I believe a ring similar to this came out of a recent DIV. Amazing find, it sure is cool to put a face to history.
 

Mzjavert

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This man is lucky that his ring was found by somebody who appreciates the personal and historical significance of the ring.
 

Gunrunner61

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This is an amazing find. Rarley do you come upon a find with the individuals name
Rank or atherother id typ it congrates on Smashinngly great find sure as that
Congrats on a coo piece of history..................................HH
 

Gunrunner61

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Yes sir I think that with a liittle, look he' g!...........................HHmake a fine discovery...................................Keep lookin
 

HutSiteDigger

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Mark I know I been talking too you about those trenches for a few months now and how to go about detecting them and it really is paying off!!! I just want too mention that if you are able too (and I know it all depends on if the land owner wants you too do this or not) but I think you need too start digging into those trenches archaeology type style and just start getting a bunch of dirt off the top of the trenches and then you will be able too hear the relics near the bottom.

As a i mentioned earlier in you're eagle breast plate find post that 80% of your relics in trenches are going too be down 10-20+ inches and then into the ground at the bottom of the trench over 150+ years. You could possibly hit pockets of relics near the bottom of the trenches thats normally how trenches roll all the relics are deep deep in there!! it can be hard work digging them out but the pay out could be endless.
 

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Mark1985

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Thank everyone for there post this was dream find for me have always sought after something I could tie to a single person an learn about them the ring has stolen my heart and is most Definitely my favorite part of my collection
 

Davers

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What else can be said . I have been getting online late and for short peroids of time over the HOLY Day weekend & just noticed the post of the ring for the first time this afternoon , I would have voted banner as well , but you did not need my vote anyway. True no place is ever hunted out , I tend to believe that some relics are waiting for the one thats SUPPOST to find them , as a local "Wildman" once told me. All tho I am in envy of the exquisite and unique piece of America's History . I am glad someone who appreciates the meaning it has to all relic hunters and Civil War historians alike. This discovery also gives much hope to relic hunters [new and old] that there are still beautiful & rare items still to be saved from the ravages of time. My deepest heart felt congradulations to you. Davers
 

DMN

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Even more amazing then. A sad and poignant. Nice it was recovered. I see you made banner...good on you.
 

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