Huge Day!!! One piece eagle button, complete sword handle, etc

lowcountry

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IMG_20160527_222941.jpg IMG_20160527_223036.jpg IMG_20160527_222919.jpg Hey guys!! Every day I read about what you are finding while I am stuck at work LOL!! Now its my turn!! I went after work today to the spot that keeps producing killer finds and I think I topped all of them!! I found the eagle button first, and then about 40 feet away the sword handle was in 3 pieces about 10 feet apart from each other. Rang up a huge loud 95 on the Deus, thought it was a big nail til I dug it up. Would love some help on the ID of the sword. I really enjoy all of your finds and I hope you enjoy mine. Going back in the AM!! :) IMG_20160527_195043.jpg IMG_20160527_195242.jpg IMG_20160527_195206.jpg IMG_20160527_195154.jpg IMG_20160527_195143.jpg IMG_20160527_195137.jpg IMG_20160527_195126.jpg IMG_20160527_195122.jpg IMG_20160527_195113.jpg IMG_20160527_195105.jpg IMG_20160527_195054.jpg IMG_20160527_195247.jpg
 

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villagenut

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Very cool. The heart shaped guard sure is indicative of some Rev War swords I have seen.
 

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man you flat out killed it!
 

Gridwalker306

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Whoa, that sword handle is a gorgeous find. Big congrats on not being at work, instead out digging great stuff!
 

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Very interesting and historic find! Maybe it belonged to a pirate! :treasurechest::coins::icon_pirat:
 

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Woah... Hold the friggin door.
IMO... You just found an officers rapier sword.

Phenomenal LowCountry.
you are on a killerrrrrrrr spot.

Stellar find...
How was that adrenaline rush ?
Betcha cant wait to go back... Well done.

BANNER.

Holy cow.
Blow your doors find man.

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I agree with AARC ! And a Very nice find and congratulations.
 

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ivan salis

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yep rev war era ...officers sword ... way cool...
 

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Well done that is very cool, congrats
 

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LC Killer Low Country find. Congratulations now Hope you are digging the heck out of surrounding area.
 

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Woah... Hold the friggin door.
IMO... You just found an officers rapier sword.

Phenomenal LowCountry.
you are on a killerrrrrrrr spot.

Stellar find...
How was that adrenaline rush ?
Betcha cant wait to go back... Well done.

BANNER.

Holy cow.
Blow your doors find man.

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Crazy adrenaline rush!!! I found the heart first and I never thought I would find the other parts!! Thanks for the ID!! :)
 

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LC Killer Low Country find. Congratulations now Hope you are digging the heck out of surrounding area.

Hey Dirtstalker!! Alan and I went back this morning for about 3 hours and hammered it. Alan found a complete Rev War trigger guard but we didn't find much else, trouble is the crap is getting so thick to fight through.....we need to keep an eye on that spot because they have started to select cut the bigger trees. I think they are getting ready to clear it for yet another neighborhood. As soon as they start pushing dirt we are golden!! That is the same area where I found the silver fob seal and a ton of other stuff!! :)
 

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Crazy adrenaline rush!!! I found the heart first and I never thought I would find the other parts!! Thanks for the ID!! :)

I bet...
BUT...
Let me remind you... Errr... let me restart...
First...
This is a banner no matter what.
EVEN... if I am "off" on the ID.

There are so many "types" of swords... so many years produced... so many makers... so many countries of origin...
Swords were like keys... almost everyone had one at one time.
At least every man anyway.
During conflicts / armed service... you were "naked" without one.
This sword DEF looks the part.
BUT...
I am no sword expert.
I just payed attention to a lot of em over the years.
Anyway...
My point is...
Banner regardless... Rarely is a sword found... let alone one of that suspected age.
And the parts "are there" as far as I am concerned.

I will add this though...
This sword IMO is extremely rare.
Rare to find one for sale...
Rare to find one that sold...
And rarer to find one in the friggin ground. heh

Super stellar find in the "low country".
Hats off.
 

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lowcountry

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I bet...
BUT...
Let me remind you... Errr... let me restart...
First...
This is a banner no matter what.
EVEN... if I am "off" on the ID.

There are so many "types" of swords... so many years produced... so many makers... so many countries of origin...
Swords were like keys... almost everyone had one at one time.
At least every man anyway.
During conflicts / armed service... you were "naked" without one.
This sword DEF looks the part.
BUT...
I am no sword expert.
I just payed attention to a lot of em over the years.
Anyway...
My point is...
Banner regardless... Rarely is a sword found... let alone one of that suspected age.
And the parts "are there" as far as I am concerned.

I will add this though...
This sword IMO is extremely rare.
Rare to find one for sale...
Rare to find one that sold...
And rarer to find one in the friggin ground. heh

Super stellar find in the "low country".
Hats off.
Thanks for the banner vote!!! :)
 

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lowcountry

lowcountry

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When we went back today I found a copper wedding ring and some lead...not much til they clear it or winter kills the plants...:)
 

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