2 days at the dump

[metaldetecta]

Found all these finds near an abandoned house dating back to the 1800s! My favorite find of all is the green flashlight which was issued to American soldiers in WW2 from 1943. The old fassion jewelry is pretty cool too except its broken. Anyways enjoy!

 

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[signal]

The flashlight is still standard issue. I got mine when I enlisted in 1994 and use it when I night detect. The bottom part unscrews and there should be 4 or 5 "filters" in there which you can change out on the light. I wish it were brighter, I use it with the red filter for night detecting on the beach.

 

[Threshold]

Cool finds. Nothin beats a head lamp on ur noggin when you need both ur hands tho

 

[tennessee digger]

I like the sling buckle, it could be your best find.

 

[metaldetecta]

The flashlight is still standard issue. I got mine when I enlisted in 1994 and use it when I night detect. The bottom part unscrews and there should be 4 or 5 "filters" in there which you can change out on the light. I wish it were brighter, I use it with the red filter for night detecting on the beach.

I don't believe my flashlight works anymore but it is still a cool relic. I would love to use it for night detecting. Thanks for your service.

 

[metaldetecta]

Cool finds. Nothin beats a head lamp on ur noggin when you need both ur hands tho

Thats true. It is hard to use a flah light and dig at the same time.

 

[metaldetecta]

I like the sling buckle, it could be your best find.

Okay I changed my mind! I thought it was a suspender clip or belt buckle. Thanks for the id.

 

[Pointman]

I used to have a really old flashlight like that, and I must have owned at least half a dozen new ones in 20 years of military. The older ones doesn't have protective "ears" on both sides of the switch to protect it.

 

[metaldetecta]

I used to have a really old flashlight like that, and I must have owned at least half a dozen new ones in 20 years of military. The older ones doesn't have protective "ears" on both sides of the switch to protect it.

Thanks for your service! I didn't see any protective ears. I think I got a keeper!

 

[beez0404]

That is a nice hodge podge of finds. Excellent hunting!

 

[metaldetecta]

That is a nice hodge podge of finds. Excellent hunting!

Thanks! I always get a variety of finds from the dump I check. I hardly ever find two or more of the same relics while digging.

 

[vpnavy]

Great finds! Thanks for sharing...

 

[dig kzoo]

Cool finds! The buckle looks like its from a law enforcement duty belt. HH!

 

[metaldetecta]

Great finds! Thanks for sharing...

Thank you

 

[metaldetecta]

Cool finds! The buckle looks like its from a law enforcement duty belt. HH!

The buckle is a Sam Browne buckle which was a belt worn by law enforcement and the military as early as WW1. You nailed it! The Cannonball guy gave me alot of info about it.

 

[coinman123]

Awesome old dump site, I hope you find more good finds.

 

[metaldetecta]

Awesome old dump site, I hope you find more good finds.

Thank you

 

[poorman15]

Hey........Nice Moon Beam.....!

 

[metaldetecta]

Hey........Nice Moon Beam.....!

Thanks!