Civil War Relics and a "Bs" Nest

[metalev4]

I finally got out for some long overdue relic hunting off the beaten path. Digging opportunities have been extremely limited this summer due to a busy schedule, family, trips etc. Anyway after receiving the go ahead from the wives we ventured out to a new area in hopes of stumbling on some period glass, which is always on the top of my wish list. Despite hours of searching the glass was elusive and broken, however I lucked into a firepit, which was evidently popular in its day. Its always a sign of good things to come when an eagle button roles out of the sidewall with the first shovel full of dirt and this pit didnt dissapoint. A nice variety of uniform and camp brass surfaced as well as a couple of quality firsts. I love dated relics and to find 3 in one small area is exceptional. The 1851 Goodyear button, 1863 suspender buckle and 1856 Helvetia 1 Rappen were the highlights for me. How a coin from a small Swiss province ended up at a rural frontier fort will remain a mystery, however imagining its journey is a true privelege. Also recovered were the brass remains of a complete Union Kepi including the hunting horn, 2 kepi buttons, buckle, company letter and regimental number. Portions of other Kepis were uncovered in the pit as well as the remains of a burnt Knapsack. Also eyeballed were small bone buttons and an indian trade bead. Nothing compares to saving history! Thanks for looking.

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

Diving for Pleasure and Treasure - Grab it through Amazon!

[metalev4]

More Pics

 

[Davers]

Awesome assortment Of finds.

' A great day yall , had there.'

 

[diggervet]

THAT is a great bunch of finds!!

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

Evan - you guys had another outstanding hunt as usual. That site keeps giving up copious amounts of relics each time you visit there. And that Swiss coin is indeed a crazy find for a rural frontier fort. Good luck figuring out that one.

 

[pepperj]

The coin is certainly out of place, great assortment of finds for the outing.

 

[qaela4]

Still going to sleep at night day dreaming of finding a spot like this. Awesome collection of stuff. Great job saving the past for the future.

 

[WheatWaffle]

Nice finds!

 

[david680]

Nice finds. Love the Switzerland 1 Rappen, particularly being from the 1850's.

 

[metalev4]

Thanks, the coin could surely tell an incredible story.

 

[BigWaveDave]

Love the digs...and the vintage star wars shirt!

 

[joeyfresh]

Holy smokes, that's a lot of great finds! I know how you love your fire pits and that one sure did produce. Mike's Hard Lemonade? C'mon Evan!!

 

[Ia.FurTrade]

Helluva' bunch of nice finds! Congrat's!!

 

[metalev4]

Thanks Joe, looking forward to digging with you again this spring. I think we can find some fire pits near those ringtails. The Mikes is like Relic Hunters gatorade Good luck this season, I am pulling for you to find the next Lord Baltimore.

 

[Old Dude]

Buttons, bullets, buckles and even some "B"'s. What a great site you found. I guess the sifter and shovel really helped cut down on time and multiplied the finds there for you guys! Amazing.....

 

[I-DIG-IT]

WOW, Nice digs.

 

[Ahab8]

Wow that's a huge amount of great finds. Congrats on a very productive hunt.

 

[park pirate]

Man thats a lot of digen, nice finds..

 

[Steve in PA]

No glass this time but once again you got some nice buttons and insignia. Are all your finds from digging and sifting, or did you get some keepers with the detector too?

 

[metalev4]

Did quite a bit of detecting too Steve. Located a pile of cartridges and alot of iron. The firepit took most of the time though. One of these days that trash pit loaded with bottles will turn up.
-Evan