An Unexpected Find!

[Florida Finder]

Hello everyone! It looks as though everybody’s been detecting and having fun!
I got out yesterday to one of my favorite fort sites and found a couple cool items. My first signal was this silver thimble. It was a first for me since all my previous ones were brass. My second find is a favorite of mine since I’ve not found one before. It’s an 1834 US wreath buckle that was meant for regimental officers of the infantry or artillery and unfortunately missing the tongue. I initially thought it was confederate but I researched my O Donell buckle book and identified it as the 1834 pattern which matches this site perfectly.
Thanks for looking and happy hunting to all!

 

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[Whynotnow?]

Nice find!

 

[robertk]

Very cool finds, both of them!

 

[Nathan W]

Congrats!

 

[Blak bart]

You won't see very many of those in florida !! Great find !! Congrats!!

 

[Digger RJ]

Hello everyone! It looks as though everybody’s been detecting and having fun!
I got out yesterday to one of my favorite fort sites and found a couple cool items. My first signal was this silver thimble. It was a first for me since all my previous ones were brass. My second find is a favorite of mine since I’ve not found one before. It’s an 1834 US wreath buckle that was meant for regimental officers of the infantry or artillery and unfortunately missing the tongue. I initially thought it was confederate but I researched my O Donell buckle book and identified it as the 1834 pattern which matches this site perfectly.
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Awesome!!! Congrats!!!

 

[villagenut]

Very nice indeed....now I hope you can get back and find the tongue.

 

[ArfieBoy]

Nice finds. Congratulations! Thanks for sharing.

 

[TEDSFINDS]

Well done ! Enjoyed looking at them

 

[Bamasteve]

Outstanding finds, hopefully you can find the other part!

 

[devldog]

Great Saves of the buckle and thimble at the old fort site. Congrat's. Here's hoping you can find the tongue to the buckle on your return trip. Best of Luck to you.

 

[scruggs]

Congrats on 2 fantastic finds!

 

[Gulf Coast Pirate]

Great finds! Congrats!

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Killer finds !

 

[NorILdigcollector]

Definitely gives motivation to get back knowing the other half could be out there.

 

[pepperj]

That's a great day filling in 2 firsts in a single hunt.
Both are top self finds in my book, congrats on your recoveries.

 

[oldmxrat]

As Pepper said, finding two firsts in one hunt is a special kind of day. Good for you bro, congrats!

 

[JohnnyMac]

Hello everyone! It looks as though everybody’s been detecting and having fun!
I got out yesterday to one of my favorite fort sites and found a couple cool items. My first signal was this silver thimble. It was a first for me since all my previous ones were brass. My second find is a favorite of mine since I’ve not found one before. It’s an 1834 US wreath buckle that was meant for regimental officers of the infantry or artillery and unfortunately missing the tongue. I initially thought it was confederate but I researched my O Donell buckle book and identified it as the 1834 pattern which matches this site perfectly.
Thanks for looking and happy hunting to all!View attachment 2099728View attachment 2099729View attachment 2099730View attachment 2099731

Great finds. Congrats

 

[jewelerguy]

awesome. the other half surely has to be there somewhere

 

[Gridwalker306]

Congrats on a really great buckle! And that silver thimble- I’ve had one of those on my bucket lists to dig and I’m still waiting. Man you had a good day 👍