First recoverys from suspected Confederate Camp Site

[TomB]

Several months ago I posted about a site that I had reason to believe was a winter camp for the 45th Virginia Infantry. The area to search encompassed about 170 acers. Until today I had not had much luck.

I was working an area adjacent to high ground when I recovered by first musket ball or grape shot. Approximately thirty feet from this fine my X-Terra-70 gave a very sharp signal 42 and 10+" deep. I recovered what appears to be a buckle.
The buckle appears to be made of brass and measures 2 3/4" by 1 5/8". No markings were found on the front or rear of the buckle. Any help identifying it would be appreciated.

I moved about five feet and got another sharp signal 36 at 9". I recovered a 1848
one cent piece in execlent condition.

I may have found that camp site. We will see. Thanks HH TomB

 

[jsu]

Nice finds.I have not found one of those yet.Still looking.HH.jeff

 

[Rob66]

oooooo.la.la!!!!!!!! nice.

 

[wyattrr]

Nice Finds...Go Back, Start Digging...Good Luck

 

[jgas]

170 acres will surely keep you busy, and don't call me shirley..Nice finds, you gotta love LC..

 

[tsgman]

Looks like a Lousianna style buckle, should be about 3"x2" You can find them in most relic books.

 

[civilman1]

Sweet dig's Tom......I agree with Tsgman on this one,I also have found these same style buckle's that only measure 1.7 in. x 1 in.....Best of luck to you at this site,look's promising

 

[BuckleBoy]

Nice work, buddy! That's one Beauty of a LC. Glad you are holding down the fort back in my native country.

Some long--yet potentially Very rewarding days ahead for you. I know you've been putting a lot of time in with the research--and it WILL pay off, I assure you.


Regards,


Buckles