I got mine!!!!

[kuger]

I finally get to cross a N.Y.L.(New York Legion) off the list!I got mine.Dad digging his two in the past couple weeks kind of heated up my desire as if that was possible!
What a feeling to see that little baby (its a cuff)starring back at me!!!I seen the imprint in the plug before I actually even looked at the button itself!
It was truly a memorable ocassion,more so because my dad and good buddy Ironman were right there when it all unfolded!!

Given the rarity of these historically significant little rascals its crazy that we have been blessed to pull three different sizes in three weeks!

http://www.militarymuseum.org/Stevenson's Regiment.html

 

[Ironman!]

Sure glad I was there to see that little beauty after you plucked her from the clod she was resting in! She is even prettier than her bigger sisters!!

As far as banner goes, how many NYL buttons show up on the forums? This may not be a rare find in some eyes but until I see more of these posted or referenced anywhere you have my vote until then! Another find proving history of our great nation not in its infancy but in its toddler to teen years!

Congrats again on a very remarkable find given the history behind the 1st New York Legions and their presence in California!!!

IM

 

[olekyground]

Awesome collection of buttons! CONGRATS!

 

[kuger]

Sure glad I was there to see that little beauty after you plucked her from the clod she was resting in! She is even prettier than her bigger sisters!!

As far as banner goes, how many NYL buttons show up on the forums? This may not be a rare find in some eyes but until I see more of these posted or referenced anywhere you have my vote until then! Another find proving history of our great nation not in its infancy but in its toddler to teen years!

Congrats again on a very remarkable find given the history behind the 1st New York Legions and their presence in California!!!

IM

Thanks Oleky,not bad for three weeks worth!
Ironman,glad you were there bud,you didnt pull yours though,which if you had three weeks ago it would have been mine,that deal is off!I am going to find a certain token with you this year and it wont be coming home with me
Your right I have no idea why it isnt even considered for the banner(not that I care)other than nobody really knows what they are looking at,another part of history buried away and forgotten.Not many buttons any where that are as rare as these babies,how about the two piece dad dug?Only one other known in existence.Some times I feel like I am talking to my self on here,you can bet if it was a C.W. button it would be in the BEST OF....!oh well,they are my pride and joy!!!

 

[kuger]

Sure glad I was there to see that little beauty after you plucked her from the clod she was resting in! She is even prettier than her bigger sisters!!

As far as banner goes, how many NYL buttons show up on the forums? This may not be a rare find in some eyes but until I see more of these posted or referenced anywhere you have my vote until then! Another find proving history of our great nation not in its infancy but in its toddler to teen years!

Congrats again on a very remarkable find given the history behind the 1st New York Legions and their presence in California!!!

IM

Thank you so much Pleh,that means a lot to me coming from you especially.You are right it is a wicked piece of history that has been unappreciated and overlooked and appears will continue to do so?At least a few understand what they stand for and I thank you
Thanks Oleky,not bad for three weeks worth!
Ironman,glad you were there bud,you didnt pull yours though,which if you had three weeks ago it would have been mine,that deal is off!I am going to find a certain token with you this year and it wont be coming home with me
Your right I have no idea why it isnt even considered for the banner(not that I care)other than nobody really knows what they are looking at,another part of history buried away and forgotten.Not many buttons any where that are as rare as these babies,how about the two piece dad dug?Only one other known in existence.Some times I feel like I am talking to my self on here,you can bet if it was a C.W. button it would be in the BEST OF....!oh well,they are my pride and joy!!!

This stuff is so exotic that it is difficult to fathom. New York troops in California at that time among the Indians and Spanish is mind blowing.

Your sites are really interesting. Please use a GPS and take lots of photos and have fun.

You are finding stuff that is almost unique, or is in fact unique.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Incredible. Do these appear in Tice or Albert's? If not, you should contact Tice.

Congratulations on a Top Notch find, my friend.



Best Wishes,


Buckles


P.S.--I posted something in "What is it" that I might like you to take a look at, given your knowledge of pre-CW relics...

 

[kuger]

Thanks Buckles,and yes they are in both as "New York Lancers",which is wrong.I have Tices' contact info and am putting something together to hopefully get the recognition this regiment deserves.They have been a fascination of mine for some time and I have been jelouse of the few my buddies have dug,and now three have struck home I am going to try and do something about it.Its kind of like the Tongue and Wreath buckles we dig,I dont think anybody listens to me,but I guarantee someday I will have the last laugh.Its just hard to see historical objects misinterpreted,and try as you may dont make any progress.%80 of the ones I have I.D. ed and backed up with photos have not brought so much as a thank you.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Thanks Buckles,and yes they are in both as "New York Lancers",which is wrong.I have Tices' contact info and am putting something together to hopefully get the recognition this regiment deserves.They have been a fascination of mine for some time and I have been jelouse of the few my buddies have dug,and now three have struck home I am going to try and do something about it.Its kind of like the Tongue and Wreath buckles we dig,I dont think anybody listens to me,but I guarantee someday I will have the last laugh.Its just hard to see historical objects misinterpreted,and try as you may dont make any progress.%80 of the ones I have I.D. ed and backed up with photos have not brought so much as a thank you.

It is important to try to correct the historical record when it is wrong--so important. And it becomes more likely that such valuable stories will remain untold if we give up the fight. You have the Honor of digging up something like this. I am envious of that, just a bit. I would love dig something that might give me an opportunity to correct a historical error. History itself is an ever-evolving process of trying to get it right--and not that there is a specific "right"--because history is a set of shared experiences that we in the present can never re-create. However we detectorists are just as important contributors as anyone else. If I can ever be of help to you, please drop me a line.

Best Wishes,


Buckles