Anything CW hiding in this rusty iron?

ModernMiner · Sep 18, 2009

After work today, I stopped by my 1830's property that was in the middle of a one day CW battle in April 1865.
I've hit this place pretty hard, but was able to find a few things in my 3 hour hunt.
In the yard I dug:
*A 1940 & 1945"P" (war nickel) in the same hole
*1923 wheat
*Two lead seals from the RR.

I then headed into the open field and decided to hunt in all metal mode to see what rusty iron is still there. Believe me there is a ton of it left. :wink:

In a small area about 20' x 20' I dug all the iron you see here. Now I know the Union troops camped here and I've found a lot of the RR spikes, horseshoes, pot/kettle legs, & rusty utensils in this field before. Also an infantry eagle button and my only LC (no date) where in this area.
Again today I dug more spikes (tent stakes), a pot leg, an old chain with a primative hook, plus more things I'm hoping someone can ID. :dontknow:

Any idea on the whats-its?
I know to some this looks like a pile of rusted crappe', but to me this field is full of history. :icon_thumleft:

Thanks,
MM

allen · Sep 18, 2009

that site is producing some cool relics !!!

Newt · Sep 18, 2009

Looks like an old site to me. I'd keep at it.
Newt

wyattrr · Sep 18, 2009

Interesting Pieces MM...

Keep at it and you'll find those goodies... :thumbsup:

HH

montepollock · Sep 19, 2009

I love finding relics such as those.
Are you going to clean themUsing electrolysis?
may bring out some more detail

ivan salis · Sep 19, 2009

logging chain or artillery attachment chain to haul artilly around by ( horse to artillery) -- the one sorta looks like a some type of caltrop --horse crippler or hook pick type item

VOL1266-X · Sep 19, 2009

Nice finds MM!!! The RR stuff is very interesting. The iron stuff looks like normal Ag finds but some of it is probably from Union Troops given the field history. HH!!