British 32nd Regiment of foot officers button. Colonial broad axe, few other relics.

[Aureus]

Didn't have much time to hunt in the last couple of weeks. Managed to get out and explore 2 different spot for a few hours each.
The first one had a nice surprise for me as I managed to get my very first pre 1812 British officers button. The 32nd regiment didn't fight in War of 1812 as they left Canada just before the outbreak and were later busy fighting Napoleon Bonaparte in Europe (they were one of the regiments defeating his forces at Waterloo). The condition of the button isn't the best but being my first officers I'm pretty happy with it.



Than, I got a little bonus. The enlisted men's version of the same button. Again, not in the best condition but still a very cool find.



Managed to find a few coppers (George III halfpenny and an early Matron) and ''not so sure what is it'' relics.



On an other hunt went to a very early site where I previously found some Fur Trade relics. That spot previously produced some deep Trade Axes so I tried not to ignore deep iron targets. Spent the whole day pulling square nails and other deep iron. Towards the end got a deep breaking signal on my Deus and deep it was....took me an hour to pull it out. I was very careful as I knew pretty soon it was an old axe but had no idea how wide the blade was. That thing is huge! Never seen a similar axe in the past and it sure doesn't look like the Trade Axes I got from this site. Have no doubts it's very old. Really happy with it, looks great on display.



Thanks for the comments!

 

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[smokeythecat]

Very nice items. Seems to be more British Rev War items than 1812 out there circulating around.

 

[Aureus]

Very nice items. Seems to be more British Rev War items than 1812 out there circulating around.

Thanks. I believe the buttons date from between the wars.

 

[Relicific]

Very nice buttons and that Axe is a monster find.
Nice going

 

[Calabash Digger]

great finds!

 

[scruggs]

Nice finds, love the axe, it will look grate cleaned up and displayed!

 

[K1DDO1979]

Great stuff for sure! [emoji106]

 

[RVRoamer73]

Super hunt....the buttons are awesome along with the hard dug axe head...nice!!

 

[Iron Patch]

Hmmm... you might not have found your first officer button, but not that it's a not a good find, and may explain the pewter found with it a little better.

As can be seen on the image of the coat you posted the buttons are gilt, and yours is silver. Silver was sometimes worn by the Sergeants, who were the highest ranking enlisted soldiers. I can't say that for sure, but would bet it's the case.


I dug an axe like that at one of my RP sites. It's like a time capsule so I know it dates 1780s or 90s. Not near as big though.

 

[hbru123]

Awesome finds! Congrats!

 

[trapperart]

Congrats on some very nice finds

 

[Aureus]

Very nice buttons and that Axe is a monster find.
Nice going

Thanks. That's a monster for sure.

 

[Iron Patch]

I'm curious about this because I have seen both silver plate and gilt dug for the 7th Royal Fusiliers.

Myself 2 gilt
Kiddo's wife gilt
Romeo gilt
Ironhorse silver
The Patriot Silver
An old friend the Cladman 2 silver

 

[DetectorMoe]

Cool button, also like the axe head...

 

[pepperj]

I'll say your buttons are in pretty good shape, button candy for these eyes. Killer axe head, liking the size and style. Well done once again.

 

[Aureus]

Nice finds, love the axe, it will look grate cleaned up and displayed!

Thanks!

 

[Aureus]

Great stuff for sure! [emoji106]

Thanks!

 

[Aureus]

Super hunt....the buttons are awesome along with the hard dug axe head...nice!!

Thanks. I'm not sure which I like more actually.

 

[Aureus]

Hmmm... you might not have found your first officer button, but not that it's a not a good find, and may explain the pewter found with it a little better.

As can be seen on the image of the coat you posted the buttons are gilt, and yours is silver. Silver was sometimes worn by the Sergeants, who were the highest ranking enlisted soldiers. I can't say that for sure, but would bet it's the case.


I dug an axe like that at one of my RP sites. It's like a time capsule so I know it dates 1780s or 90s. Not near as big though.

It could indeed be sergeants. I sent a couple of emails to the experts. Waiting for the reply.

 

[Aureus]

Awesome finds! Congrats!

Thank you.