Incredible Find at an Indian Wars Fort Site

[Mason Jarr]

I just got home from my first trip of the year doing some detecting at fort sites used during the Snake Indian War (1864-1868). I got a new permission this year and it produced my best find of the trip. I started out at this location digging a few .45-70 and .56-50 casings. Then I got into an area where I found almost the complete upper section of a shoulder scale. After wandering around a bit (it's a large area), I got a solid 30 on my Equinox 800. I was thinking I might get a quarter, but it was even better when out came a complete Model 1872 Dress Helmet Badge. It's got a few tears in the metal and some bends, but everything is there...all the arrows, the wing tips, even the E PLURIBUS UNUM banner. Finding one of these without missing pieces is pretty rare. I was so happy. It'll definitely be going in my display case. Oh and that 30 reading was to be repeated a little later. I'll be making another post with the best finds from my trip and the second 30 target will be one of them.

 

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[mjb Mike]

wow its in grate shape congrats

 

[Trezurehunter]

Very nice military find.

 

[Relicific]

Very nice find

 

[LandSeig]

I just got home from my first trip of the year doing some detecting at fort sites used during the Snake Indian War (1864-1868). I got a new permission this year and it produced my best find of the trip. I started out at this location digging a few .45-70 and .56-50 casings. Then I got into an area where I found almost the complete upper section of a shoulder scale. After wandering around a bit (it's a large area), I got a solid 30 on my Equinox 800. I was thinking I might get a quarter, but it was even better when out came a complete Model 1872 Dress Helmet Badge. It's got a few tears in the metal and some bends, but everything is there...all the arrows, the wing tips, even the E PLURIBUS UNUM banner. Finding one of these without missing pieces is pretty rare. I was so happy. It'll definitely be going in my display case. Oh and that 30 reading was to be repeated a little later. I'll be making another post with the best finds from my trip and the second 30 target will be one of them.

Nice find!! I keep hoping to pull a button or something like that at the Indian war sight that I hunt.

 

[crashbandicoot]

Nice to have you back posting Mason Jarr! You bring a perspective from a different part of the country not often represented here.That,s a beautiful badge,congrats on finding it and look forward to seeing your other finds.Good luck to you!

 

[villagenut]

Assuming that this is thin stamped brass, it is in amazing condition....awesome discovery!

 

[Digger RJ]

I just got home from my first trip of the year doing some detecting at fort sites used during the Snake Indian War (1864-1868). I got a new permission this year and it produced my best find of the trip. I started out at this location digging a few .45-70 and .56-50 casings. Then I got into an area where I found almost the complete upper section of a shoulder scale. After wandering around a bit (it's a large area), I got a solid 30 on my Equinox 800. I was thinking I might get a quarter, but it was even better when out came a complete Model 1872 Dress Helmet Badge. It's got a few tears in the metal and some bends, but everything is there...all the arrows, the wing tips, even the E PLURIBUS UNUM banner. Finding one of these without missing pieces is pretty rare. I was so happy. It'll definitely be going in my display case. Oh and that 30 reading was to be repeated a little later. I'll be making another post with the best finds from my trip and the second 30 target will be one of them.

Very Cool!!! Congrats!!!!

 

[vpnavy]

Nice find Mason Jarr.

 

[jewelerguy]

fantastic find!

 

[Gare]

Amazing FIND !!! CONGRATULATIONS !!!

 

[JeffInMass]

Such an awesome and unique find- Congrats!!

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

I just got home from my first trip of the year doing some detecting at fort sites used during the Snake Indian War (1864-1868). I got a new permission this year and it produced my best find of the trip. I started out at this location digging a few .45-70 and .56-50 casings. Then I got into an area where I found almost the complete upper section of a shoulder scale. After wandering around a bit (it's a large area), I got a solid 30 on my Equinox 800. I was thinking I might get a quarter, but it was even better when out came a complete Model 1872 Dress Helmet Badge. It's got a few tears in the metal and some bends, but everything is there...all the arrows, the wing tips, even the E PLURIBUS UNUM banner. Finding one of these without missing pieces is pretty rare. I was so happy. It'll definitely be going in my display case. Oh and that 30 reading was to be repeated a little later. I'll be making another post with the best finds from my trip and the second 30 target will be one of them.

super save and in such great condition, well done

 

[Florida Finder]

I just got home from my first trip of the year doing some detecting at fort sites used during the Snake Indian War (1864-1868). I got a new permission this year and it produced my best find of the trip. I started out at this location digging a few .45-70 and .56-50 casings. Then I got into an area where I found almost the complete upper section of a shoulder scale. After wandering around a bit (it's a large area), I got a solid 30 on my Equinox 800. I was thinking I might get a quarter, but it was even better when out came a complete Model 1872 Dress Helmet Badge. It's got a few tears in the metal and some bends, but everything is there...all the arrows, the wing tips, even the E PLURIBUS UNUM banner. Finding one of these without missing pieces is pretty rare. I was so happy. It'll definitely be going in my display case. Oh and that 30 reading was to be repeated a little later. I'll be making another post with the best finds from my trip and the second 30 target will be one of them.

What a beautifully designed eagle. Congratulations!

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

A real piece of history - congrats !

 

[Mason Jarr]

Assuming that this is thin stamped brass, it is in amazing condition....awesome discovery!

Yes, to both your statements. It's thin and remarkably, still intact. Thanks!

 

[Mason Jarr]

Nice find!! I keep hoping to pull a button or something like that at the Indian war sight that I hunt.

If you'd like one, I'll send you a button so you can see how it sounds to your machine. Message me your address if you do. I've had pretty good luck finding buttons, but most of them are usually bent a bit.

 

[LandSeig]

If you'd like one, I'll send you a button so you can see how it sounds to your machine. Message me your address if you do. I've had pretty good luck finding buttons, but most of them are usually bent a bit.

Thank you, I really appreciate the offer, but I dig everything that makes a sound out there. It’s about 8 out of 10 sounds are some kind of relic. One spot on the last day I was digging 45-70 casings every swing. These are from the two trips I’ve been up there.

 

[Silvermonkey]

Outstanding find! Can't wait to see your next post.

 

[Mason Jarr]

Outstanding find! Can't wait to see your next post.

Thanks everyone for the comments. Silvermonkey, I made the second post in the Relics subforum under the Military grouping.