20 Eagle Buttons, 1 Hunt

[alderan33]

:8O Well, once again I feel very lucky to live in a part of the country where there are still some treasures to be rescued and respected. It has been so very hot that I got up at 4 am on Saturday and was swinging early. I even had to wear my light jacket for about an hour. :-P I Started out in one of my usual hotspots and it wasn't long before I hit pay dirt. I found 18 General Service Eagle Buttons and 2 "I" Eagle Buttons. (worn by Infantry Officers, I'm told) One of them is even 7/8" instead of 3/4". ^-^ Also I found a really cool tiny Crucifix that looks about as old as the other relics I'm finding, one unspent Cartridge and a suspender component. Not pictured was an old piece of iron wagon hitch, a toy gun & the 20th Eagle Button which I gave to the land owner. I'm telling you, these people are so accommodating and friendly, it blows my mind. ^_^ Thanks for looking and keep swinging.

 

[cntrydncr1]

Incredible hunt!!

 

[Getty]

SPECTACULAR recoveries!! Very nice!

 

[civilman1]

"treasure's to be rescued and respected" Well said and well done Great dig's

 

[artzstuff1]

Dang,,,, and we get all excited about one found around here every 10 years or so.

 

[joeyfresh]

You tore it up!!!!!! Great job

 

[RiverRat3]

Wow, outstanding, they will make a nice display.

 

[mlayers]

very nice hunt. I also get up early to beat the heat.....Matt

 

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[cellar dweller]

another amazing hunt.!! Love the buttons,. the musket balls, Your going to find the payroll stash before long!! thanks for posting. happy hunting.

 

[relic lover]

Wow that's more than my whole collection!

 

[MiniMe]

All in one hunt amazing day, I'm still looking for my first. Awesome finds. HH!

 

[gmanlight]

And thy look it be in nice shape.

 

[steelheadwill]

Depending on how the buttons were spaced, I'd guess you came across the remains of a coat
You got a banner vote here

 

[alderan33]

Depending on how the buttons were spaced, I'd guess you came across the remains of a coat
You got a banner vote here

Thanks for the vote Will. I found most of them within a 10' radius and probably 6 of those were in an 18" radius. I slowed down my swing significantly and it made an amazing difference. Before I kept a faster pace because of the mosquitoes and the deer flies. Now I wonder what else I missed.

 

[KOOTNEY KID]

Sweet

 

[metalev4]

Nice GS Eagles. Keep at it, there ought to be some insignia in there as well.

Always nice to find CW relics out west.
-Ev

 

[Mr Tuff]

that is a day of good digs!!!!! MR TUFF

 

[steelheadwill]

Depending on how the buttons were spaced, I'd guess you came across the remains of a coat
You got a banner vote here

Thanks for the vote Will. I found most of them within a 10' radius and probably 6 of those were in an 18" radius. I slowed down my swing significantly and it made an amazing difference. Before I kept a faster pace because of the mosquitoes and the deer flies. Now I wonder what else I missed.

There may be more there, I got 24 from one hole once, took 2 days and a 6X3X3
excavation.. HH

 

[justanotherpulltab]

Man some people are lucky to find 1 and you score 20. Awesome job.