Dug a PERFECT Confederate Louisiana Cuff Today

[BuckleBoy]

Hello All,

Went detecting with my wife, Diggergirl and got out to a spot I've had some decent luck with before. She found a silver spoon handle piece, 1907 Indian Head, strange small bullet, and lots of keyhole covers from smokehouse locks. I got 2 .69 cal round balls, porcelain marble, some whatzits and a perfect Civil War Confederate Louisiana cuff button. when I first dug it, I thought it was a jeans button, but as soon as I rubbed it I knew what I had. The one of these I found earlier in the year was not in good shape. Here are a couple of pix from the field. Sorry there's no video. I ran out of steam.



I did am wondering what this bullet is that she dug. Any help is greatly appreciated. Have not seen one of these before. Is this a CW bullet of some sort?



I'm wondering if this is a pewter canteen spout. Any ideas?



Her crusty IH cent and tiny silver spoon piece:



And my Louisiana Cuff Button and a group shot of our finds. Was SO pleased to dig this button!



Best Wishes,

Buck and DiggerGirl

 

[Ahab8]

Wow that's a beauty bud. No better feeling something good and having the condition be awesome. All the stars have to align and it rarely happens

 

[VERDE]

Hey Buck and Digger!! CONGRATS on the Neat Finds!! I understand Shane is looking to go out with you with his new hotrod Deus!! He He!! Hope you're well!! Anyway, GOOD LUCK and GOOD HUNTING!! VERDE!!

 

[villagenut]

That's a lot better than the pelicans that I encounter here in Fla. Is it still shanked? ....silly question I know

 

[CoilyGirl]

Beautiful button Buckleboy and that sure looks like a canteen spout to me.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Wow that's a beauty bud. No better feeling something good and having the condition be awesome. All the stars have to align and it rarely happens

Ain't that the truth.

Thanks for your reply, my friend,

Buck

 

[BuckleBoy]

Hey Buck and Digger!! CONGRATS on the Neat Finds!! I understand Shane is looking to go out with you with his new hotrod Deus!! He He!! Hope you're well!! Anyway, GOOD LUCK and GOOD HUNTING!! VERDE!!

Yes he is. It'll be interesting to see if he starts skunking me or not. If he does, I'll have to get one too.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Beautiful button Buckleboy and that sure looks like a canteen spout to me.

I was thinking it was likely, given the size, material, and the lip on it. But the site is a mixed occupation and mixed time frame site, so I'm not positive yet.

Great to hear from you, and hope all is well,

Buck

 

[BuckleBoy]

That's a lot better than the pelicans that I encounter here in Fla. Is it still shanked? ....silly question I know

No shank, but otherwise good. Most of the ones I dig have a push or damage, either from being stepped on, or from the plough.

-Buck

 

[Westfront]

Great finds and stunning button! It will shine cleaned up and finished with some antique wax! Glad to see You and Diggergirl doing well!

 

[ironhorse]

Wtg on the pelican cuff, I know you like to find them!

 

[creade]

Love that cuff button a great hunt altogether

 

[flatbutton]

Killer finds. The button is awesome! I'm with C.G., I'm thinking canteen spout

 

[BuckleBoy]

Killer finds. The button is awesome! I'm with C.G., I'm thinking canteen spout

Thanks so much. I'm hoping that the votes roll in for canteen spout.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Wtg on the pelican cuff, I know you like to find them!

Any military button is a welcome sight, especially a confederate button. I don't ever see too many of the cuff-sized pelicans dug. I think it's because they aren't great signals if deep. Probably also because there were fewer cuff buttons than coat buttons on a uniform.

 

[Bubba65]

Great finds Buckle, that Confederate Louisiana Cuff is a real nice one for sure, CONGRATS

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

NIce one indeed.
What I like most is the site picture, greenery ! WOW ! It is amazing what a difference there is in 15 lines of LAT.

 

[texjim]

Love seen the CS stuff posted.. Awesome button

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

Cute little pelican - WTG Buck!!

 

[RelicMedic]

Saweeeeeet!!!! Congrats!