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Feb 08, 2019, 06:41 PM
#1
Lightning Strikes Twice - 3rd AMERICAN Regiment
Hey guys,
I am still riding the high from last week's South Carolina revolutionary war button, a perfect 3rd Regiment of Rangers. Got back out this evening and figured I'd give the site another sweep, just to make sure I didn't miss any targets. After about an hour of grid work and 0 signals, I figured I got it all. With another hour to kill, I said to myself...if I was shooting at someone from this position with a musket, where would I be. After all, I did find a lottery button and a USA there, which reflects at least 3 different soldiers. There was really only one position that would make sense, a small section where the coast jutted out. So I walked about 200 yards and starting swinging, musket ball...musket ball...and then the CTX made the 12-20 tone I had been waiting for. Flipped the plug and holy $#%@ its marked.

Initially only saw the 3 and thought I might have another SC, but quickly recognized the crown and 3rd American as the "other" 3rd...the New York Volunteers (loyalist) 3rd American Regiment. These guys were raised in NY in 1776 as part of General Howe's army, and eventually ended up in Florida in October 1778 with Sir Henry Clinton. They worked their way through Savanna, eventually took Charleston in April 1780. It's nothing short of crazy that I've stumbled on an undocumented skirmish site, that ultimately resulted in the surrender of the SC 3rd Regiment of Rangers to the Loyalist 3rd American Regiment. What are the chances of digging 2, 3rd Regiment buttons, both made up of American colonists...and on opposite sides of the crown in little over a week 
Careful cleaning revealed museum quality condition...I am speechless with this one.
  
Here's a ruff one from Don's book

2019 is certainly shaping up to be my best year detecting and we are barely into February. Holding these 2 buttons side by side is nothing short of incredible. As always thanks for looking and good luck swinging this weekend.
 
Added a group shot of the best buttons from the site, and final wax coat now that it's dry.

Last edited by VMI Digger; Feb 09, 2019 at 06:50 PM.
2019 Best Coins
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2019 Best Relics
-SC 3rd Regiment of Rangers Button
-3rd American Regiment Button (NY Volunteers)
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Feb 08, 2019, 06:57 PM
#2
 Lookit Tha Size O' Those Hog-Mollies!!!
Unreal!! I love it good job!
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Feb 08, 2019, 07:11 PM
#3
Bharp
you got my banner vote on this one! Great job!
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Feb 08, 2019, 07:22 PM
#4
Love those early military buttons. I have near zero chance of finding one around here and even if I did it would likely be toasted so I envy some of you guys.
Last edited by toasted; Feb 08, 2019 at 07:26 PM.
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Feb 08, 2019, 07:38 PM
#5
 Randy
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Feb 08, 2019, 07:44 PM
#6
 CS IS NEXT
And again, Congratulation's on a beautiful button
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Feb 08, 2019, 08:06 PM
#7
 Metal Detecting & Hotwheels Collecting
Totally awesome button, a big congratulations on the save
Any day of hunting, whether good or bad is better than not hunting at all
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Feb 08, 2019, 08:13 PM
#8
 dan
wowser!!! great great find...wtg
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Feb 08, 2019, 08:14 PM
#9
Amazing find! Congratulations!
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Feb 08, 2019, 08:39 PM
#10
 Originally Posted by lairmo
Unreal!! I love it good job!
Thanks Lairmo
2019 Best Coins
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2019 Best Relics
-SC 3rd Regiment of Rangers Button
-3rd American Regiment Button (NY Volunteers)
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Feb 08, 2019, 08:40 PM
#11
 Originally Posted by Bharpring
you got my banner vote on this one! Great job!
As you know pewter is a funny material, this one had just the right moisture and a higher lead content. Condition is just gorgeous...crazy to think they came through your backyard first before making it up here.
2019 Best Coins
-In progress
2019 Best Relics
-SC 3rd Regiment of Rangers Button
-3rd American Regiment Button (NY Volunteers)
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Feb 08, 2019, 08:42 PM
#12
 Originally Posted by toasted
Love those early military buttons. I have near zero chance of finding one around here and even if I did it would likely be toasted so I envy some of you guys. 
Thanks toasted, I wouldn't be so sure...maybe a Maryland pewter up there somewhere
2019 Best Coins
-In progress
2019 Best Relics
-SC 3rd Regiment of Rangers Button
-3rd American Regiment Button (NY Volunteers)
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Feb 08, 2019, 08:42 PM
#13
 Originally Posted by Digger RJ
Very Nice!!! Congrats!!!
Thanks Digger!!
2019 Best Coins
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2019 Best Relics
-SC 3rd Regiment of Rangers Button
-3rd American Regiment Button (NY Volunteers)
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Feb 08, 2019, 09:01 PM
#14
 Originally Posted by civilman1
And again, Congratulation's on a beautiful button 
Hopefully there a few more out there waiting to be recovered
2019 Best Coins
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2019 Best Relics
-SC 3rd Regiment of Rangers Button
-3rd American Regiment Button (NY Volunteers)
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Feb 08, 2019, 09:15 PM
#15
 Rick
Impressive! Congrats on that beauty!
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