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.

 

[romeo-1]

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!

I've got about 50 in all different sizes...I admit, I like them too and plan on tumbling mine for display purposes.

 

[The Patriot]

Hey Romeo...any military button in that shape or any shape is a keeper in my books...will add nicely to your display! So when are you up for a day of detecting up here

 

[romeo-1]

Hey Romeo...any military button in that shape or any shape is a keeper in my books...will add nicely to your display! So when are you up for a day of detecting up here

Yo...you name the day and I'll be there!

 

[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!

I've got about 50 in all different sizes...I admit, I like them too and plan on tumbling mine for display purposes.

Bet they'd make a great Christmas display! If you ever have the chance to show them when they are cleaned up, I'd enjoy the view. Thanks again and good luck on continued finds.

 

[DirtyMike]

Your un-identified metal piece might be from a hanging scale.

 

[romeo-1]

Your un-identified metal piece might be from a hanging scale.

Could be...but it looks a little too decorative for that...and there is no descernable center to balance...

 

[HISPAN]

nice finds...congrats

 

[domino147]

Very cool...

 

[JerV3]

Nice button and early relics.

HH Jer

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Great finds Romeo Militia button is in decent shape ! The soil ,in that area, is kind to lost relics . Looking forward to more CMD