ringking76 Full Member Joined Jul 8, 2014 Messages 182 Reaction score 111 Golden Thread 0 Location knoxville area Detector(s) used Garrett ATP,Minelab CTX 3030 and Tesoro Golden Umax Primary Interest: Metal Detecting Jan 8, 2015 #1 I found these two pieces along with 8 flat buttons in about a 20ft square area.they look to have and edge around them.Bale seals seem to be the logical answer but Im new to Civil war relics.
I found these two pieces along with 8 flat buttons in about a 20ft square area.they look to have and edge around them.Bale seals seem to be the logical answer but Im new to Civil war relics.
duggap Bronze Member Joined Dec 11, 2007 Messages 2,056 Reaction score 1,053 Golden Thread 0 Location Chattanooga, TN Detector(s) used Tosoro Bandido Primary Interest: Metal Detecting Jan 8, 2015 #2 I don't think you have lead seals. I think what you have are some splattered lead, maybe a bullet or round ball fired straight down into the ground? Upvote 0
I don't think you have lead seals. I think what you have are some splattered lead, maybe a bullet or round ball fired straight down into the ground?
CoilyGirl Gold Member Joined Nov 8, 2012 Messages 6,256 Reaction score 5,322 Golden Thread 2 Location Nashville 🥇 Banner finds 2 Detector(s) used Minelab x-Terra 505 Primary Interest: Relic Hunting Jan 8, 2015 #3 I'm thinking just flattened lead as well. Civil War soldiers often flattened out pieces of lead for poker and gaming chips. Upvote 0
I'm thinking just flattened lead as well. Civil War soldiers often flattened out pieces of lead for poker and gaming chips.