I dont know what the heck I was thinking, but............

[cumberlandgray]

I don't know what the heck I was thinking, but............

....I went digging today for almost 9 hours. I AM PAYING FOR IT ALREADY! I've had a number of muscle cramps already, and now I'm afraid to go to sleep for fear of the dreaded Charlie Horse! :
Got to the site at about 9:00, and coil to the soil at 9:15.
First good target straight out of the box was the lead finial! I was really happy with that, since I hear they're rare. My best find of the day came about an hour later in the form of the Isaac and Campbell CS knapsack hook! I had to get my trusty ID buddy Lee Kern some photos before I even knew what it was! Thanks again Lee! Since I was in a Confederate camp, I was hoping for a nice CS button, but it wasn't meant to be today. I was happy with the GS just the same.
I had to stay in the woods for the entire day for the shade, and took numerous breaks. I'd hate to know how much water and Gatorade I drank, and I STILL overdid it! I was a little wobbly when I finally stopped at about 6. I was talking on the phone with my wife, and since I "didn't sound right" to her, she made it clear I'd better knock off and come home. What would we do without them??
I wanted to get some opinions on the second picture...what's the large piece on the top?? Also, I'm guessing someone on the spot may recognize the bottom piece with its unique design.
Thanks for lookin' y'all!
Tony

 

[DaleGM]

Re: I don't know what the heck I was thinking, but............

9 hours hunting!!!!

 

[kyphote]

Re: I don't know what the heck I was thinking, but............

A region of relief on the item below the general service button caught my eye so I applied a few filters to it in Photoshop. Here's what I got. Maybe it says CSA, or maybe it's the same "CSA" I've seen in cumulus clouds. You be the judge. Would help to see the item in person.