Feast or Famine?

[romeo-1]

Neither...just a nice light snack. My bud and I detected a site that I had researched which had some serious military relic potential. It was a drill ground from the early 1800s until the 1870s when it became a school. After hunting for a couple hours and talking to some locals we realized that the actual drill area was half a mile down the road. We eventually found the site but decided to leave it for another day.

I did manage an early Victorian military button. It is a Nova Scotia Militia button pre 1867. In 1867 the Nova Scotia Militia became the First Regiment of Annapolis County Volunteers.

Also found the usual brick-a-brack; crotal bell, harmonica, unidentified decorative metal thing, gold plated ring...not shown; half a dozen spoons and musketballs which were given to the homeowner.

 

[texjim]

that's some neat stuff.

 

[mainer]

Nice finds Rome. Nice button.

 

[romeo-1]

Nice finds Rome. Nice button.

I really like this button but I was hoping for something a little older! Lot's of military activity in this area.

 

[mainer]

Still a keeper in my book. Hopfully when you hit the actual site you will pull some good ones.

 

[romeo-1]

Still a keeper in my book. Hopfully when you hit the actual site you will pull some good ones.

As far as Victorian military buttons it doesn't get much better than this for the area! The NS Militia has a great history from 1749 to 1867.

 

[mainer]

I have got to get across the border and dig some of that canadian dirt. I always wanted to dig a 20th maine regiment button, still havent yet, but its top on my button list. You headed to the new site tomorrow?

 

[hammered]

That is a really nice button and in great condition, the crotal bell looks good too. Well done .

hammered

 

[romeo-1]

I have got to get across the border and dig some of that canadian dirt. I always wanted to dig a 20th maine regiment button, still havent yet, but its top on my button list. You headed to the new site tomorrow?

Not tomorrow...house hunting! We're actually moving to this particular area (by chance) which is about an hour from where we live now.

 

[mainer]

Well good luck when you do get beck there. Good luck house hunting too.

 

[pepperj]

That's one real nice looking button, the soil was kind to that one.

 

[MaineRelic]

Quite a button ! I would be some glad to find that sweet button !!! Nice hunt !! MaineRelic

 

[ironhorse]

that's a nice and interesting button for sure, it reminds me of one I found today that I'll show ya later

it sure is nice to get out digging again, I'm sure you feel the same way too

warm up the booyahs

 

[Bubba65]

Very nice digs !!!!!

Bubba65

 

[romeo-1]

that's a nice and interesting button for sure, it reminds me of one I found today that I'll show ya later

it sure is nice to get out digging again, I'm sure you feel the same way too

warm up the booyahs

Looking forward to the posts IH!

 

[Hidden_Realm]

Nice score on the local button and nice shape. I am sure more there and can't wait to see what comes out of the ground for you next!!

 

[DMN]

You know, I get really jealous of seeing those Crotal bells. Where I live winter is about 1/2 the year. One would have to believe at least one might have fallen off between the mid 1600s and the early 1900's. I am still hoping to find one. The other recoveries are good as well...but I like them jingle bells!

 

[Rickiowa2009]

Sweet finds

 

[romeo-1]

Hidden Realm, being a local button is a huge bonus and I lucked out on condition...usually rotted by our unkind ground.

 

[Hidden_Realm]

I would be very happy with local as most would. Glad that came out in such nice condition as seen what your soil can do to stuff.