LAST DIG of day produces Civil War Plate! !!!!

Gregg3131

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After a long unproductive day at an old site. I was walking back to my car and turned my discrimination on my T2 to 70 as I was frustrated hearing all the iron and garbage after 9 hours of hunting. About 20 feet from my car I got a slamming 92 hit which was shocking as I have pounded this site and am sure I went over this area multiple times. About inches down found this beautiful model 1851 Union officer Sword belt plate. My second of the year. Quite a nice early Christmas gift!!!
 

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bearbqd

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Hallelujah, hell yeah!!!! Awesome!!
 

DigIron2

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Way to go!nice early present indeed.very nice.
 

Fletch88

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Banner!!! How many inches down?
 

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There are many similar stories on TN where a guy busts his hump hunting a site only to make a major find just feet from his vehicle.

The best bet in the future is to park and hunt within 20 feet or so from your truck or car...:occasion14:
 

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Gregg3131

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It was down about 9 inches.
 

xr7ator

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Love those last dig on the way to the truck finds...especially after a looong day woth no goodies in the pouch.

Grats to ya, I hope to find something that old some day, thanks for sharing and HH ALL.
 

Captain Caveman

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Congratz! That is an awesome dig!
 

relic nut

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What can I say! That's awesome! Congrats!

HH, Relic Nut
 

patiodadio

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Super find !!!! Congrats !
 

Gridwalker306

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That's freakin' gorgeous! Wow, such a great find!
 

gheenoe78

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Last dig on a 9 hour hunt? That's awesome. Congrats!
 

Trezurehunter

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Merry Christmas to you ! You unwrapped it from the dirt ! Great find.
 

terpfan

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Would love to dig one myself some day. Congrats!
 

Mach1Pilot

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That find was well worth the 9 hour wait! Nicely done and congrats!
 

Loco-Digger

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Congrats I can feel your excitement in the post. :occasion14:That would make anyone's day. :notworthy: Has your heartbeat decreased yet?:dontknow:

Merry Christmas to you and your's:icon_santa:
 

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