Military Eagle Ring ***UPDATE - Cleaned up Doo-doo piece***

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I headed back out to my 1830 CW property again , and found a few goodies again. I gave the shadowbox of relics that I made to the owners. They LOVED it! They said they would be passing it down to their kids. It made me feel good to make the elderly couple happy.
I only searched the side yard and part of the flat field where I scored the Spanish piece a few weeks ago.
My very first signal out in the field was a ring! At first I thought it was a shotgun shell head because it was packed with dirt and solid. Once I popped out the dirt, I saw a split on the thin back area, thought "kids toy ring", and put it into my pouch. It wasn't until I got home and cleaned it that I realized it was some sort of Eagle military ring with gold gilt on it. Yaba-daba-doo!!!
I also found some CW bullets, a button, and a rusty oval shaped something?
On my way home I stopped by to get a bite to eat. The girl at the register was fumbling with making change because she had these two Ike dollars getting in her way. She had no idea what they even were. ;D I gladly took them off her hands. I know they are not silver, but I haven't seen ol' Ike in circulation for a loooooong time. ;)

My finds were:

*A military Eagle ring. I think it is made of copper and was covered with gold gilt.
CAN ANYONE ID THIS ONE? Could it be from the CW era since this in where a battle took place?
Help!

*An 1800's button with a faint back mark. It looks like possibly "PR?TIN" (not sure though)

*One smashed 3-ringer, and one CW bullet (?) that is the largest I've ever found. For size comparison I placed it next to a regular sized 3-ringer like I normally find.
Is this a CW bullet?

*A rusted oval looking piece that I'm hoping is a buckle. I have it in my "relic cooker" right now trying to get it clean. NO, the picture you see is NOT a piece of doo-doo! ;D

*Also pictured are more of my rusty relics waiting to be cleaned up hopefully.

Thanks for looking Folks.
-MM-
Doug
 

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Re: Military Eagle Ring / CW bullets / Ike dollars

Some nice finds there MM. That rusty thing looks like something I would try to avoid stepping in out in the field :D ;D I hope it cleans up nicely for ya. Let us know if it turns out to be a buckle. I don't know enough about relics to attempt any ID's but it all looks good from here Bud. Congrats.
 

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Re: Military Eagle Ring / CW bullets / Ike dollars

I'm assuming you're referring to electrolysis when you say "cooking" your relics. What kind of setup do you use?
 

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Evolution said:
Some nice finds there MM. That rusty thing looks like something I would try to avoid stepping in out in the field :D ;D I hope it cleans up nicely for ya. Let us know if it turns out to be a buckle. I don't know enough about relics to attempt any ID's but it all looks good from here Bud. Congrats.

You're right Ev.
After looking at that piece I think I'll pass on dinner. ;D
I almost just got rid of it thinking it was a plow tip, but then I noticed it looked oval in shape with a high spot on one end. It may end up being just junk, but it's worth a try.
-MM-
 

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Evolution said:
I'm assuming you're referring to electrolysis when you say "cooking" your relics. What kind of setup do you use?

Ev,
It's an ancient Chinese secret. Actually, I just PMed you. :-)
-Doug-
 

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Re: Military Eagle Ring / CW bullets / Ike dollars

Very cool finds, Congrats!!!
Yaba-daba-doo!!!,,, lol,, I just love finding things that make ya say that... ;D
I beleive someone posted a silver ring that looked like that one awhile back. If ya haven't seen it you might want to check into it, There maybe some info you could use....
Continued Good luck, & Happy hunting~
 

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Re: Military Eagle Ring / CW bullets / Ike dollars

Zesty Elf Dude said:
Similar ring...

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,118330.0.html

Lots have been posted here and the general thought is they are / were sold at BX & PX stores to soldiers, sailors, and airmen. They carry a common "eagle" theme...

Zesty Elf Dude, (Jim)
Thanks for that info. Looks like what I have.
-Doug-
 

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Re: Military Eagle Ring / CW bullets / Ike dollars

My God NC won't have anything left for me to hunt when I get out there Modern Miner. ;D Congrats on some great finds. Hope you find lots more WTG.
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Burdie said:
My God NC won't have anything left for me to hunt when I get out there Modern Miner. ;D Congrats on some great finds. Hope you find lots more WTG.
Burdie

Burdie,
I'm saving all the old silver for YOU. ;D I'm just getting the junk out of your way. ;)
-MM-
 

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Nice work. I really like that ring! I'm undecided as to whether or not that bullet is CW. It looks like an Enfield, but the base of it is different from any I've dug.

-Buckleboy
 

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BuckleBoy said:
Nice work. I really like that ring! I'm undecided as to whether or not that bullet is CW. It looks like an Enfield, but the base of it is different from any I've dug.

-Buckleboy

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kindafoundabuckle said:
BuckleBoy said:
Nice work. I really like that ring! I'm undecided as to whether or not that bullet is CW. It looks like an Enfield, but the base of it is different from any I've dug.

-Buckleboy

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;D :D ;D :D
 

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kindafoundabuckle said:
BuckleBoy said:
Nice work. I really like that ring! I'm undecided as to whether or not that bullet is CW. It looks like an Enfield, but the base of it is different from any I've dug.

-Buckleboy

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;D :D ;D :D

"1" ????? ???
 

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ModernMiner said:
kindafoundabuckle said:
kindafoundabuckle said:
BuckleBoy said:
Nice work. I really like that ring! I'm undecided as to whether or not that bullet is CW. It looks like an Enfield, but the base of it is different from any I've dug.

-Buckleboy

1

;D :D ;D :D

"1" ????? ???

YEAH!
 

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Re: Military Eagle Ring / CW bullets / Ike dollars

It looks like you're digging every signal at that location. I'll bet there's more old coins hiding amongst those artifacts. That ring will look nice displayed with its side exposed.

Looks like a fun day indeed.

I noticed they're moving that old white house on Aviation Parkway. I hope they don't build a bank there.

Anyway. Congratulations on the cool digs!


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Ridley said:
It looks like you're digging every signal at that location. I'll bet there's more old coins hiding amongst those artifacts. That ring will look nice displayed with its side exposed.

Looks like a fun day indeed.

I noticed they're moving that old white house on Aviation Parkway. I hope they don't build a bank there.

Anyway. Congratulations on the cool digs!

Ridley

Thanks Dave.
They are actually moving that old house just one block. The city bought it to put in the historic district. They've already prepped the new site for it about two doors down from Ben's Bargain Barn. It will sit just on the main street in front of The Page House I hunt. I'm glad they are saving the house.
There is a lot of stuff still in the yard and fields at the spot I am detecting, but one has to wonder if the silver has been pretty much detected out over the years. The bullets, buttons, and IH's are still there though. I think I just got lucky hitting on the Spanish silver piece.
I haven't detected in the woods or by the creek yet where I'm sure a lot of war relics should turn up.
Just one 1800's silver would be nice though. ;D
-Doug-
 

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Some very nice finds MM---You are sure doing well at that spot.
 

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Wow Modern, that ring almost looks like the CCC ring I found!

Congrats!
 

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