CW Campsite gives up a few more relics

wcallis · Mar 9, 2012

My son and I decided to try a new spot yesterday that was just spitting distance across a creek from a known large Union Campsite. After 3 hours of hunting neither of found a thing. We've not given up on the site just yet, but my son's hunting time was limited so I suggested we go back to the Confederate camp were I found the C.S.A. buckle last year. With only about an hour to spare, we got to hunting. Suprisingly, the site is still giving up relics. Together we found four buttons, an Eagle button, a plaid patterned button, and two flat buttons. The larger of the two flat buttons has a spread eagle with ten stars and the word 'BEST' on its reverse. I also found one 'puppy paw' from the back of a U.S. oval buckle. Last year we joked about the rest of the buckle being there because my son had found the hook. Now, we're thinking there might be a chance that it actually is! Not sure what the piece of lead is pictured, maybe a lead seal? Most of the lead we have found there has been melted campsite lead. We'll keep you posted, as we plan to return before the grass gets too high. Thanks for looking!

Roland58 · Mar 9, 2012

Very cool relics, indeed! I'm really liking that eagle 'Best' button! Myself and Lakemonster have a very good lead on an untouched CW campsite that has some incredible potential. If it comes to fruition, everyone here will be hearing about it!! I'd be happy with the things you found.

CSA2K · Mar 9, 2012

Nice haul! No site is ever completely hunted out!!!

VOL1266-X · Mar 9, 2012

Nice relics W.C. HH, Quindy.

civilman1 · Mar 9, 2012

Keep on Keepin' on :icon_thumright:

wcallis · Mar 9, 2012

Roland58 said:
Very cool relics, indeed! I'm really liking that eagle 'Best' button! Myself and Lakemonster have a very good lead on an untouched CW campsite that has some incredible potential. If it comes to fruition, everyone here will be hearing about it!! I'd be happy with the things you found.

Thanks Roland, I think the eagle 'BEST' button was my favorite find. I hope ya'll get to hunt that campsite and I'll be looking forward to your finds.

CSA2K said:
Nice haul! No site is ever completely hunted out!!!

You're right CSA2K, no site is ever completly hunted out. I don't know how many times I've been told, "Awww, that place was hunted out years ago." I just smile and proceed to hunt.