STUCK THE COLD OUT AND MADE A GREAT FIND ! Hit a 44 on the x-terra

TEDSFINDS

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Made a great find today at 3 inches with the X-terra 305. So far it is my best find. Hope everyone else is taking advantage of this early cold digging, the dirt is soft here in ky.

Travis
 

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Msbeepbeep

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Great find! Hopefully Sunday I will get to play in the dirt, or uh mudd !
 

CoilyGirl

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What is that Ted? Very cool find and I'm glad you like your 305.
 

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TEDSFINDS

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Well it is what I believe to be a union officer buckle. I will upload a picture of the back here in a bit!
 

CoilyGirl

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Wow,niccce!I don't know much about buckles but I like the eagle.
 

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TEDSFINDS

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Yes it's pretty cool I have to say. A blind hog finds an acorn every now and then lol.
 

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justdon

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Congrats.Thats real history.HH.
 

Subterranean

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Great find Ted, I am sure a military expert will offer an identification on your great seal disc...something like a horse bridle boss or tack adornment. Happy Hunting, Sub 8-)
 

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TEDSFINDS

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Subterranean: So you believe this belonged on a horse bridal?? Im sill kind of wondering. Any help would be greatly appreciated :) Thanks
Travis
 

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Looks to be in very good condition. Congrats!!!
 

housemom6

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Cool find. I'm in Kentucky too. Shelbyville. Whereyaat? Lol
 

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That is very cool
 

nova treasure

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it's a post 1902 Great seal Bridle rosette, the U.S Army pretty much quit using horses by 1940, so It would be possible it was in use anytime between 1902-1940.
it's a nice find.
 

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NoBootyYet

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That is a very nice find. I just visited Kentucky for the first time and it seems like a very history rich area. I had about four days worth of work to do, but no hunting.
 

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TEDSFINDS

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Yes it is full of history, just have to do some research. Thanks and hope you come back to hunt soon!
 

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TEDSFINDS

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Thanks Nova appreciate the information sir.
 

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