A snow field and a few finds...

[Bavaria Mike]

Had to work this weekend, 0400-1200, rare but we are doing an upgrade to the simulators. It was 31F/-1C today with gusts of wind when I got out at 13:30. I detected this field on the NE side of town, it had about 5-6” of snow on it. Was able to hang for 1.5 hours before my feet started to get cold. Not many finds but the hunt was great this time of year, you never really know when your last hunt is in this cold environment if you are willing to detect in the cold. Here’s the field, a grassy flat spot on a small hilltop overlooking the town.

Found a few lead drippings and a hand full of junk. The keepers. Silver plated button, mid 1800s, a gold plated Prussian military button with a lion wearing a crown facing right and holding a sword also mid 1800s, WWII Zinc coin and a pistol ball with the mold nipple still attached.

Reverse of the buttons. HH, Mike

 

[rmptr]

That is amazing Mike! and IN THE SNOW!

Wow!

Can you get 'moon boots' there in Bavaria?
There's just nothing better for standing in snow...
Well, I never tried electric socks!

Best
rmptr

 

[phantomfinder]

sweet finds , wtg ..... wow cool photo....

 

[DD-777]

Nice digs Mike - at least you know where you swung when in the snow - glad you stuck it out...

 

[woody50]

Nice hill to search Mike, I know what you mean about cold feet though!

 

[crazyjarhead]

Now that's a member who is true to the hobby Nice

 

[Monty]

Nice finds. That "nipple" on the ball is called a sprue. Monty

 

[seger98]

Nice find & dedication!

 

[civilman1]

Diehard Mike....Gotta Love it!!! Great find's considering the weather you're facing.Happy Holiday's Bud!!

 

[BuckleBoy]

Nice work, Mike. Any hunt where a few "keepers" are found is a good hunt--and always nice to get out, regardless of the conditions outside.

Best Wishes to you,



Buckleboy

 

[nc-joe]

The season is never over! You just proved that. Great finds, especially under those harsh conditions.