1800s homesite relics

[McCDig]

Into the watershed today with ​

Anthony

on a cold start at 8AM. We had a good hunt with lots of relics from the homesite. One find I have not yet identified is what appears to be a horse bridle decoration that is inscribed "Nannie Trail" "Frederick, Md". There was a farm near Frederick owned by the Trail family in the 1800s(now part of Monocacy battlefield) and the homesite where this was dug is known to have a history of horse acquisition.


Another unexpected (but hoped for) find is an Albert GI 85A Infantry button.

Got 4 IHCs (2 being fatties),

another button and a couple roundballs.​

 

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[dirtdigginfool]

Great stuff McD!! I absolutely LUV anything old and hand-etched! Beautiful piece, and the button and Indians round out an awesome hunt... Ddf.

 

[Digger RJ]

Very Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[xcopperstax]

That looks like a really fun hunt thanks for the story and pictures!!!

 

[Subterranean]

Wow, that personalized "Martingale?" is amazing. Hopefully, some research will give you even more information on it. Congratulations on a wonderful dig! Sub

 

[Jamie1993]

Congrats on a great hunt and fantastic finds.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Awesome finds, congrats!

 

[A2coins]

Awesome finds boy your really doing well good to see all the cool finds you've been posting keep rippin my friend and keep an eye out for my finds soon. Tommy