Lightning Strikes Twice - 3rd AMERICAN Regiment

[VMI Digger]

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.

[lairmo]

Unreal!! I love it good job!

[Bharpring]

you got my banner vote on this one! Great job!

[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.

[Digger RJ]

Very Nice!!! Congrats!!!

[civilman1]

And again, Congratulation's on a beautiful button

[Inspector]

Totally awesome button, a big congratulations on the save

[dansalata]

wowser!!! great great find...wtg

[Aureus]

Amazing find! Congratulations!

[VMI Digger]

Unreal!! I love it good job!

Thanks Lairmo

[VMI Digger]

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.

[VMI Digger]

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

[VMI Digger]

Very Nice!!! Congrats!!!

Thanks Digger!!

[VMI Digger]

And again, Congratulation's on a beautiful button

Hopefully there a few more out there waiting to be recovered

[OreElse]

Impressive! Congrats on that beauty!