✅ SOLVED Civil War Kepi Buckle?

[nigelrex]

I'm looking for insight into these items found today in Great Falls, VA. Regardless, we had a blast digging in the creek behind my buddy's house!

 

[Fullstock]

Sorry, but I don’t see anything Civil War in your finds. Keep at though, who knows what will come out of your spot.

 

[nigelrex]

Couple other notes to throw in the pot, not that I have the expertise to disagree with Fullstock. Our items were found approximately 2 miles from the Battle of Drainsville. The specific location was in a creek flowing in a small valley where two hills meet. Down the north side were a number of pits, embankments, etc.

 

[nigelrex]

It's a natural tributary Creek. There were small Union parties that came across the Potomac (just a mile north of the location) and pushed to Dranesville (two miles west). Would seem likely they would have passed through, but who knows.

 

[bradyboy]

if i may make a suggestion -
dont put a bunch of stuff in one picture or post.
now all of us can or want to work on blowing up your images to ID
suggest you sending a pic of an item that you think is somthing, along with a ruler to give us an idea of size
i get it, your new and welcome to TN
Brady

 

[Retired Sarge]

The bottom left item in the second picture looks like a broadhead arrow or at least the remains of one.

 

[nigelrex]

Yes, apparently, it was fired by an old neighbor a while back...ex-U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum - haha

 

[nigelrex]

Your advice makes sense. And thanks for acknowledging my lack of knowledge. I had not picked up a metal detector until a few months ago, much less joined a group dominated by experts (which is great).

I'm trying to get my friend to send individual pictures... stay tuned.

 

[nigelrex]

Brady, here are the closeups

Brady/others, here are closeups of a few of the items from the above picture.

They were found in a natural tributary Creek where small Union parties that came across the Potomac (just a mile north of the location) and pushed to Dranesville (two miles west).

My friend's boy would love to hear if any of his finds are noteworthy...

Thanks

 

[GopherDaGold]

The item at the top looks like a chain link from a farming implement. Possibly a manure spreader.