Patriot Relics
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- Feb 6, 2014
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- CTX-3030, Deus XP II
- Primary Interest:
- Relic Hunting
Hey guys,
With precious few digs left in my 2017 season (headed out on deployment) I been trying to take advantage of every opportunity to get out and swing the detector. Site selection has been a bit of a challenge lately so I've found myself revisiting a few old faithful locations that have recently been hit with the dozers. There's a reason I never call a site pounded out, in the case of this one I suspect an old privy has been unearthed. This site stretches back to colonial occupation, but saw no military action. That being said, my first target nearly knocked me over.
Scattered surface brick confirmed I was in the right spot and the first target was a slammer on the CTX- a nice 1830s era coin button. Bit of aluminum jelly had it shining like the day it was dropped.
Still shocked I had missed that beauty on a previous dig I worked my way towards a new section and got another clean signal a 2-3 inches. All it took was a kick of the dirt with my boot and I was looking at the back of a large coat button. Given the condition, I though for sure it was turn of the century until I flipped it over
Are you kidding me!!! Confederate script I infantry button- Isaac and Campbell London manufacture. This button almost certainly made it's way from England and through the Union blockade to the LowCountry.
It's been 3 years since I dug the cuff variety and man they look great together
Now on my A game, I worked in concentric circles and managed a deep low signal- 1856 Trime
Working my way back towards the homestead, I also scored a nice 18th century silver cufflink...no more in situation pictures as the sun was setting and I was digging as fast as I could
The silver
Also scored a pair of lead/pewter rosettes
Clothing seal with LE stamped on it
As well as a 1817 LC
Among the other period finds were partial pewter spoons, lock face, and late 19th century watch fob (Charleston manufacture), and a pair of belt rivets
Rounding out the digs was a curious paste stone pendant-no clue on age but does remind me of Victorian mourning jewelry...opinions welcome
The last recovery to share was actually dug 3 weeks ago, but it took that long in mineral oil to get the crude off- 1814-1821 Artillery CORPS button.
Hopefully this gets everyone excited about digging this weekend, as always thanks for looking
With precious few digs left in my 2017 season (headed out on deployment) I been trying to take advantage of every opportunity to get out and swing the detector. Site selection has been a bit of a challenge lately so I've found myself revisiting a few old faithful locations that have recently been hit with the dozers. There's a reason I never call a site pounded out, in the case of this one I suspect an old privy has been unearthed. This site stretches back to colonial occupation, but saw no military action. That being said, my first target nearly knocked me over.
Scattered surface brick confirmed I was in the right spot and the first target was a slammer on the CTX- a nice 1830s era coin button. Bit of aluminum jelly had it shining like the day it was dropped.
Still shocked I had missed that beauty on a previous dig I worked my way towards a new section and got another clean signal a 2-3 inches. All it took was a kick of the dirt with my boot and I was looking at the back of a large coat button. Given the condition, I though for sure it was turn of the century until I flipped it over
Are you kidding me!!! Confederate script I infantry button- Isaac and Campbell London manufacture. This button almost certainly made it's way from England and through the Union blockade to the LowCountry.
It's been 3 years since I dug the cuff variety and man they look great together
Now on my A game, I worked in concentric circles and managed a deep low signal- 1856 Trime
Working my way back towards the homestead, I also scored a nice 18th century silver cufflink...no more in situation pictures as the sun was setting and I was digging as fast as I could
The silver
Also scored a pair of lead/pewter rosettes
Clothing seal with LE stamped on it
As well as a 1817 LC
Among the other period finds were partial pewter spoons, lock face, and late 19th century watch fob (Charleston manufacture), and a pair of belt rivets
Rounding out the digs was a curious paste stone pendant-no clue on age but does remind me of Victorian mourning jewelry...opinions welcome
The last recovery to share was actually dug 3 weeks ago, but it took that long in mineral oil to get the crude off- 1814-1821 Artillery CORPS button.
Hopefully this gets everyone excited about digging this weekend, as always thanks for looking
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