Back to the Field of Loops - Yup More Loops!

ANTIQUARIAN · Dec 16, 2014

I got back yesterday for 2.5hrs to a field that I've been detecting since the beginning of October and found 20 more of the Isaac Campbell Loop Buckles!

This brings my total 'finds' count for this site to 60 loops, 3 martingales and 1 knapsack badge! All I can say is... what the heck was going on here? I have found no buckle hooks, no military buttons, very few harness buckles and a 1918 silver quarter. Absolutely nothing to lead me to believe that there was a military encampment here. :dontknow:

Above freezing temps are forecast for the next few days here in Southern Ontario, so I'll try and get back here a couple more times! :thumbsup:

Thanks for looking and for your interest,
Dave

Msbeepbeep · Dec 16, 2014

Wow! That 's a lot! Maybe you found the loop buckle store! Someone's supply definitely. Now you have a mystery to solve, maybe you will run across more info that will help you figure out why so many of those and less of other stuff.

It's looking real cold up there! Stay warm! Hope you get the warmer weather that was forecast. GL. & HH!

treblehunter · Dec 16, 2014

Niceeeeeeeeee, way to stick it out Dave, maybe because of the size of that place you just have not hit the button/coin sweet spot yet? Keep looking, go from different directions from where you found the 1918 coin? (I guess? You probably already have?)

pong12211 · Dec 16, 2014

Wow that's alot of digging you've got quite a collection of buckle loops strarted. Thanks for sharing.

Carolina Tom · Dec 16, 2014

That's just a crazy amount of loop buckles. Congrats on all of the sweet finds.

Yard Digger · Dec 16, 2014

Interesting to find so many in one place. Any ideas about who made(manufactured) those loops? And where were they made?

G.A.P.metal · Dec 16, 2014

Hey Dave
Wow thats an interesting site you got there.
That field looks giant ....some type of supply depot or camp site....you can do years in there !
Gary

pepperj · Dec 16, 2014

Ok digging in the snow really? Now that's dedication, or just plain addiction Dave. Just moving stuff yesterday and came across the Etrac and 3030 sitting there all lonely asking for to go for a walk, and there was a fleeting moment of insanity then it was back to the task at hand.

Nice going on the latest acquisitions of loops, and the

of the site still is fresh in mind. The temps are fairly mild today so happy digging and good luck on the finds.

Old Dude · Dec 17, 2014

Dave, I believe you and I are kindred spirits lol. You can't let a little frozen precip deter you from your mission!

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Once you get all those big targets out of the way, the coins and buttons may come out of hiding. Gary might be onto something....maybe a supply depot.

ANTIQUARIAN · Dec 17, 2014

Msbeepbeep said:
Wow! That 's a lot! Maybe you found the loop buckle store! Someone's supply definitely. Now you have a mystery to solve, maybe you will run across more info that will help you figure out why so many of those and less of other stuff.

It's looking real cold up there! Stay warm! Hope you get the warmer weather that was forecast. GL. & HH!

Thanks for your post MsBB! :thumbsup:

I don't have a clue what was going on here, there was certainly something happening here... but what?

Best of luck to you BB,
Dave

treblehunter said:
Niceeeeeeeeee, way to stick it out Dave, maybe because of the size of that place you just have not hit the button/coin sweet spot yet? Keep looking, go from different directions from where you found the 1918 coin? (I guess? You probably already have?)

Thanks very much for the advice Brad! :occasion14:

I went back yesterday and started to sweep further afield up the hill and found a few more loops.

I'm going back again today, this evening I'll post my finds from Tuesday & today! :thumbsup:

Dave

pong12211 said:
Wow that's a lot of digging you've got quite a collection of buckle loops started. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for your interest pong!
Best of luck to you,
Dave

Carolina Tom said:
That's just a crazy amount of loop buckles. Congrats on all of the sweet finds.

Thanks very much Tom! :thumbsup:

Now the next big question... what do i do with all of them?

I'm thinking Christmas tree decorations! :laughing7:

Dave

Yard Digger said:
Interesting to find so many in one place. Any ideas about who made(manufactured) those loops? And where were they made?

Thanks for your interest and your question yard digger! :thumbsup:

These buckle loops were made in England by the Isaac Campbell Company between 1840 - 1860.

I'll include a picture of what the US Confederate Knapsacks looked like at the bottom of this post.
Dave

The Isaac and Campbell Knapsack

The original knapsacks were manufactured by the Isaac and Campbell Company in London and brought into the U. S. by the Confederacy. Historically correct features are hand sewn details and cloth herringbone twill tape ties that are used to close the fold pocket on the knapsack. The russet leather harness was made of top grade leather with historically correct 1 1/4 inch roller buckles. The corners of the cloth bag were protected by bridle leather corner guard. The leather harness was colored with a period dye giving it a rich russet colour.

G.A.P.metal said:
Hey Dave
Wow thats an interesting site you got there.
That field looks giant ....some type of supply depot or camp site....you can do years in there !
Gary

Hi Gary!

Yeah, I wish I had more information regarding the sites history.
Still the question remains unanswered... why have no hooks been found here, only the loops?

Take care my friend,
Dave

pepperj said:
Ok digging in the snow really? Now that's dedication, or just plain addiction Dave. Just moving stuff yesterday and came across the Etrac and 3030 sitting there all lonely asking for to go for a walk, and there was a fleeting moment of insanity then it was back to the task at hand.

Nice going on the latest acquisitions of loops, and the of the site still is fresh in mind. The temps are fairly mild today so happy digging and good luck on the finds.

I hear you about the 'addiction' part Jim! :thumbsup:

Yesterday, when I was standing in the middle of that snow covered field with my nose running, my hands and feet freezing and all I could think was... there's no place I'd rather be right now! :laughing7:

Mild temps are still in the forecast, I'll post my finds from yesterday and what I find today later tonight.
Dave

CMDiamonddawg · Dec 17, 2014

Hey Dave , WTF ! , maybe it's me but things are a little bit loopee around here :laughing7:

nuk nuk

seriously that's beyond weirdness

uh huh but nuthin' wrong with that !

dawg

robfinds · Dec 17, 2014

Very strange Antiquarian, why are they there

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ANTIQUARIAN · Dec 18, 2014

Old Dude said:
Dave, I believe you and I are kindred spirits lol. You can't let a little frozen precip deter you from your mission!

Once you get all those big targets out of the way, the coins and buttons may come out of hiding. Gary might be onto something....maybe a supply depot.

You have some beautiful scenery in your neck of the woods in PA Dave!
Hope to get back again on Friday for one last go if the weather holds. :thumbsup:

Take care buddy,
Dave

CMDiamonddawg said:
Hey Dave , WTF ! , maybe it's me but things are a little bit loopee around here nuk nuk

seriously that's beyond weirdness

uh huh but nuthin' wrong with that !

dawg

Thanks for your post dawg... believe me, I'm as curious about what's going on at this site as you are! :icon_scratch:

I love finding 'loops', but finding a 'hook' might give me a heart attack at this point! :laughing7:

robfinds said:
Very strange Antiquarian, why are they there ?

This is the question I ask myself every time I find one of these :icon_scratch:

... they've been widely spread over an area of 100' x 1000'.
I would say that 75% of them have been found in an area of 100' x 200' south of the stone foundations of an old barn.
Thanks for your post mate, :occasion14:

Dave

Ironman! · Dec 18, 2014

Now that is dedication and I share your passion hunting in the snow in my area! Keep at it Dave and I know with your persistence some different booty will appear!!
Merry Christmas and may 2015 be another successful year for you!!!

IM

ANTIQUARIAN · Dec 18, 2014

Ironman! said:
Now that is dedication and I share your passion hunting in the snow in my area! Keep at it Dave and I know with your persistence some different booty will appear!!
Merry Christmas and may 2015 be another successful year for you!!!

IM

It's not dedication my friend... it's insanity! :thumbsup:

All the snow does is weight down my coil and prevent me from getting closer to the ground, other than that it's ok! :laughing7:

Sure beats sitting in the living room and staring at my wife for the next 4 months waiting for the 'big thaw'!
Here's hoping you have a Merry Christmas a a great 2015 too my friend, :occasion14:

Dave