And from out of the Earth two more eagles arose

GKman

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Tonight's adventure involved advanced backwoods driving, jogging, sweating, climbing and recovering some long lost history. I was out of work at five this evening and so I was short on time before dark. However, I was feeling lucky and decided to go back to the hard to reach foundation that CTTodd and I had detected a couple of weeks ago. This foundation is where I discovered the 1830-1840 Pre-Civil War Militia sword belt plate which I posted previously.
In order to save time I jogged for the first three quarters of a mile or so through the woods. However, the easy going on this trail doesn't last forever when you have to cross a swamp by balancing on a log, and then climb up the side of a steep mountain. At this point you are pretty tired but feel good know that the most strenous part of the hike is over. I walked another ten minutes and arrived at the the cellar hole and started unpacking and getting the detector together and a quick reapplication of bug spray. Wouldn't you know it the bug spray wouldn't spray! When I pressed the button it would make a short hiss and then nothing. I took the top off and used my nail to spray myself. However it was coming out much faster and thicker than it normally would and went all over my face. I quickly found out that spraying too much Deep Woods off into your face makes your lips go numb... Who knew!
I started off where I finished detecting the last time I was there and quickly recovered three nice flat buttons. I worked my way along the front of the foundation and got a decent signal which ended up being the nice eagle infantry two piece button. Things quieted down for a bit but Then I found the mysterious eagle stamped (buckle ?) item. I am thinking it is a New York military based on the shape of the eagle, hopefully someone out there can enlighten me what it is. I know I have not dug an item like this (ever).
I think finding one Eagle item of any type at a foundation is great. Finding three across two trips is awesome.
A bit later I got a great signal which I was hoping was going to be a coin, but ended up being a buckle. Still a nice find but it is always exciting to have a coin in your hand that has a date on it. Finally I found a suspender clasp with flower design which is really nice..
It started getting dark a lot quicker than I would have liked, but what are you going to do. I packed it in and headed back out. Someday soon I will make it back to the Eagle foundation to see what other exciting bits of history it is going to give up.
Thanks for looking
HH
Gary
 

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against the wind

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Great hunt Gary, , Nice assortment of finds.
Sorry to hear about the bug spray problems. I always spray it on my hands and then apply it to my face. I haven't been to Dutchess county for a hunt in quite some time. That cellar hole sounds like a couple of full day hunts. Good luck buddy.
 

ArDirtSlinger

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Great Saves!!!! Congrats on the buckle....
 

digging440yrs

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Steve in PA

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Nice finds there! The crushed tongue has the same image as the New York National Guard buttons. Since you live in New York, I think it's safe to say that is from a two piece New York National Guard buckle. Whether it post or pre civil war is hard to say. I like the oval sash buckle tongue and the eagle I as well.
 

RJ55

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Nice buttons and buckles.
 

sutphin

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DANG NICE RELICS THERE GK THE BUCKLE IS COOL LOOKING AND THE LAST PIC CANT MAKE OUT WHAT IT IS .
 

port ewen ace

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met you last year at Forsyth park in Kingston, and yes it is still giving up Buffs, "V"'s and silver. we have some nice stuff in the Cuomo Valley. love the "I" button, sold mine months ago along with the GS coat and cuff buttons. now go get some British coppers. HH Rich
 

Msbeepbeep

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Nice relic saves!

Your a determined MD'er!
 

parsonwalker

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Beautiful Eagle I and the tongue is really nice. Good luck on IDing the other thing. Sounds like you have a great spot!
 

cjon455

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Awesome eagle I !!, the other buttons are great finds as well, great hunt!
 

corpsman

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nice finds! that eagle button is in great condition. I would definitely be happy with that one!
 

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