Civil War Relic Hunt

[Locke]

Went on an exploratory walk through the woods and believe I’ve stumbled across a Union camp site. Very little trash and lots of Civil War relics. Would love any input on the mystery items you folks might have.

Some mine balls, the .69 (very left) was a first for me, that thing is a beast! Another first (very right) was the middle part of a 3 piece composite Shaker bullet.


The soil was not kind to the buttons in the ground, but I was very happy with the Cavalry “C” cuff button (also a first for me).


A broken cavalry spur


A blown out cannonball fuse


A belt adjuster hook, an unknown buckle?? and what might be a camp made lead pencil (I’ve looked up pictures of these online and this resembles some of the ones I’ve seen).


Only coin of the day appears to be an almost destroyed Shield Nickel


Mystery Items I would love some input on;

Picture 1


Picture 2 (I believe this is fuse/artillery related...” Hotchkiss precaution fuse anvil cap” but can’t seem to find an exact match)


Picture 3


Picture 4



Picture 5 (this item is made out of lead)


Thank you all for looking and your invaluable input!

 

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[ticndig]

man those are some nice finds . take great care in how you fill your holes , you don't want to tip anyone off to the camp location.

 

[roger b]

Nice saves

 

[Digger RJ]

Very Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[civilman1]

I'd say you're sitting on a honey hole right there!!! Great saves Locke Love the Shaler piece!

 

[A2coins]

Sweet finds looks like some fuse plugs if thats a camp holy moly rip into that spot like a monkey on a cupcake

 

[smokeythecat]

You did very well. I would go grid it out over the next few weeks and dig everything that even squeaks.

 

[diggerranger]

[emoji106][emoji106]

 

[the_mad_cladder]

Great finds!

 

[Fullstock]

You’re found a good spot I bet you find a plate or two there. By the way, the spur looks Confederate to me.

 

[smallfoot]

Picture 1 is maybe a reins guide.

 

[Locke]

man those are some nice finds . take great care in how you fill your holes , you don't want to tip anyone off to the camp location.

You are totally right, will do my best!

 

[Locke]

You did very well. I would go grid it out over the next few weeks and dig everything that even squeaks.

I wish there were more hours in a day, I would love to grid and re grid that area, will do my best!

 

[Locke]

You’re found a good spot I bet you find a plate or two there. By the way, the spur looks Confederate to me.

That’s good to know will have to do some research into that!

 

[Calabash Digger]

Nice!

 

[HIGHSTRUNG]

Very nice! Congrats!

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Congrats on discovering this site! The .69 is definitely an intimidating round.

 

[Locke]

Congrats on discovering this site! The .69 is definitely an intimidating round.

Absolutely, can’t imagine the damage that would do!

 

[WG2020]

Locke, some very nice finds, you definitely found a great site. Good luck with your hunts. Walt

 

[xcopperstax]

Wow you have stumble upon something great there! Congrats on all the cool finds!