Castineman1779
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Yup I know me again and at the REv WAr site where the 1772 guinea was recently found . On my last hunt there found something not of the Revolutionary War period but American Civil War . On the 24 th of May ,on my continued pursuit of REv WAr relics at my site, found as my last target what looks like a lady's stickpin for a hat. The head was a coat button and attached to the center of the back a long 6 inch square pin . Wiped off the face of the button to see the Maine State seal of an officer's Civil WAr button. The history of Castine, Maine goes back to the mid 17th century when De Castine z French fur trader built Fort Penotogoet. He traded and the Indians and married one of the chief's daughters. . In 1779 was built by the British and site of the ill fated "Penobscot Expedition" and occupied it till the end of the American Revolution. Wait there is more. In 1814 the Brits came back and took Fort Madison without firing a shot from that was built in 1808.. In 1863 U.S forces occupied Fort Madison from 1863 -1865. Expect this relic/ button was worn by an officer's wife during that period . She either lost it on the trail or knowing the history of Castine placed it in the ground showing respect for history . Cleaned up well. We will never know who lost it but is an interesting piece and part of the fascinating history of Castine I thought would share with u. The last pic as found, before cleaning, along with 3 Rev WAr relics. 2 Grape shot and 1 dropped musket ball. If u are in Maine I suggest a little side trip to this quint town. About 35 miles South of Bangor. Nope dont work for the town or Maine tourism . LOL. Thanks for looking. . Gary
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