Coronet LC and a Post Civil War Medal

[lenmac65]

I got permission to search an 1880s farmhouse field, though I think the dirt is much older than that. Found this 1831 large cent, which is my first LC in a long time. I don't dare clean it anymore than I did, as it started to flake at even the lightest touch. Also found this interesting Womans Relief Corps medal, which was issued to its members. This organization was founded in 1883 to keep the memory of the Grand Army of the Republic alive. I included a picture of a non-dug medal for comparison. The organization still exists today, and maintains a nice website. Also dug what I think is a shoe buckle frame, possibly late 1700s? The guts of it is missing, and were apparently attached to the long edge. Also found what I think is a horse bridle rosette, though the missing loop seems like it would have been rather small, so I am not sure of my ID. The circular keyhole plate is interesting to me. It is very thin, so I doubt it is from a door. Maybe from a box of some sort? Miscellaneous finds include a couple of buttons and small buckles, maybe from a harness. Thanks for checking out my post. Happy hunting!

 

[islamoradamark]

Those are some nice old finds there thats a old LC congrats

 

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[Digger RJ]

Nice Finds!!!! Congrats!!!!

 

[smallfoot]

That was a good hunt! Hope you can get back there...

 

[JeffInMass]

Just another ho-hum hunt for us Mass hunters- Congrats neighbor!

 

[oldmxrat]

Wow, super cool treasures, congrats!

 

[Squirrel322]

Great finds! That medal is way cool

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

such cool finds, love em all. especially the relief corps medal, really neat

 

[erfranks]

Great saves!!

 

[lenmac65]

Thank you all for the nice comments. This is a challenging place to detect given all the nails and scrap, but there sure are some nice keepers in the mix. I am really proud of the Civil War related medal especially, as I think it is fairly unique and of historical interest. Thanks again.

 

[devldog]

Great finds and saves of the GAR relief medal, the LC and the shoe buckle. All nice, but being a relic hunter, I'd have to say that the medal is over the top. If you've never had the chance to watch some of the old footage of the old GAR Civil War Veterans marching in parades at the turn of the century, watch some. You will appreciate the medal even more. Well Done.

 

[lenmac65]

Great finds and saves of the GAR relief medal, the LC and the shoe buckle. All nice, but being a relic hunter, I'd have to say that the medal is over the top. If you've never had the chance to watch some of the old footage of the old GAR Civil War Veterans marching in parades at the turn of the century, watch some. You will appreciate the medal even more. Well Done.

Thanks! I have seen some of that footage before, but a long time ago. I will have to look up some of those films again. I am truly thrilled with this medal. Thanks again for the comments.

 

[HunterMF]

So much history in Mass.. congrats on the awesome finds!

 

[Florida Finder]

Super cool finds. I love that medal for sure!!!

 

[scruggs]

Nice finds you made!