Multiple mid 1800's military shakos, Spanish silver, early coppers and lots of relics

[Aureus]

As I have mentioned in my previous post, the heat is just too much for me this time of year. So basically I had two choices: take a break for the summer (which wouldn't be bad) or head into the woods and try to find an early cellar hole (something I have very little experience at). I chose the latter and hit a few wooded areas I never explored in the past. The first hunt was very slow but helped me to readjust to the new environnement. Only one hour or so before leaving have I found something that could indicate that I have a promising spot. This week-end I went back knowing exactly the area I wanted to concentrate on. I believe the results were more than satisfying as I have recovered multiple early military and civilian relics as well as some nice coins. Here are the most interesting ones.



What I believe to be early Victorian (1850's-1860's) Rifles regiment shakos featuring a French horn.



Very few similar examples can be found online so it was pretty hard to ID. It would look something similar to this.



Also a few crown pieces from the same period and one featuring a flaming bomb.



Couldn't be happier with the condition of the relics. Other than some damage from the roots, the ground was very gentle on the copper. Strangely, I have found no military buttons what so ever. Many other relics suggesting a military camp, but no buttons...

Found a few nice coins. Mostly 1812-1837 Halfpennies with one silver.



My second Spanish of the year - Half Real 1785



A beautiful 1837 Lower Canada Halfpenny



And almost mint Vicky's 1 Cent 1876



Some interesting relics.

A complete late 1700's buckle.



Decorative Victorian piece.



A pocket knife with the intact bone handle.



And an unknown relic. Probably from a military trunk, it a has ''Broad Arrow'' symbol engraved on it.



I'm glad with the results as I really wasn't expecting to be able to hunt so late into the summer.

Thanks for the comments.

 

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[A2coins]

Wow Thanks for sharing your finds. I am currently organizing my display cases My town was founded in 1826. Im drooling over those great finds what amazing history. Im very glad you found so many great relics thats what this is all about keep up the good work my Friend Tommy

 

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[Aureus]

Banner hunt right there! holy smokes!

Thanks HEAVYMETALNUT. I was really surprised by the results, wasn't expecting to hit something good on the first try.

 

[Aureus]

Banner! That buckle is a lot earlier, probably first quarter of the 18th century, and the hat badges may even be from the War of 1812 period.

Thanks smokey. The buckle seems definitely earlier. The crowns could have been from 1812 but having found the French Horn shakos I believe they are from the same early Victorian period as well.

 

[Aureus]

Great finds! Looks like you've got yourself a real hotspot there. I have an identical shako plate (infantry bugle) from the same period I found a few years back. Your flaming bomb piece is an ear boss off of a shako. They went on the side at the top of the chin strap. Looks to be from a grenadiers shako. Guessing 1850-1860.

Thanks for the great info ColonialDude.

 

[Hawks88]

Another outstanding hunt Aureus. You saved a lot of history. All keepers and display pieces. Congrats.

 

[Muddyhandz]

Really cool finds.... A relic hunter's paradise!
Thanks to your post, I went looking for broad arrows in my collection.....



With no luck. I'll be looking for one from now on!
Awesome hunt.

 

[Calabash Digger]

AWESOME FINDS!

 

[Aureus]

Incredible hunt, finds, and ID! Congratulations! Yup..Banner worthy!

Thanks Underwonder

 

[Aureus]

Outstanding Hunt!!! Congrats!!!

Thanks Digger RJ

 

[Aureus]

Another banner hunt..great relics
Congrats

Thanks man

 

[Aureus]

What an amazing group of relics and coins! Congratulations on the results of your excellent work!

Thanks TomW244

 

[Aureus]

Amazing finds! Looks like somebody lost a couple hats! Imagine having to wear one of those hats in the winter? Your ears would freeze right off! As always you have some top quality coins and relics. You seem to have a really good sense of where to hunt. Great post!

Thanks xcopperstax. Yes, hard to believe people put the style over comfort back than, especially in the harsh conditions they were facing. The uniforms seemed to be better adapted to the the moderate European climate rather than the one in North American.

 

[arrow86]

Wow great finds I love the shakos, don’t see them often

 

[Aureus]

GOOD GRAVY!!!!!! I'd say you picked right up on that style of hunting bud!!! CONGRATZ....

Thanks fishstick

 

[washingtonian]

I'm not even going to read your posts anymore. They make me too jealous.






Lol. Just kidding but seriously man, you get over some fertile ground! Nice finds and thanks for sharing.

 

[basque-man]

WOW!!!!!

 

[Aureus]

What a hunt! Love the Shako pieces and that last buckle is so neat. Good job!

Thanks Rubka888. Strangely, that old buckle was the only pre 1800 relic at that site. It gives me hope I might discover some older finds over there.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

My gosh Anton... do you ever have a bad hunt mon ami!
My mouth dropped open when I saw these two pics of your finds... and I still can't get it closed!

Those tokens came out of the ground in amazing shape.
Dave

 

[alaskaseeker]

Outstanding finds for sure, some of those things I've never seen before...

 

[Silver Tree Chaser]

Fantastic Hunt! You made the right decision to retreat to the woods to dig silver in the shade and a whole lot more! The ornate military accouterments are in such great shape. While one can find quality finds if they put in the time and effort, it's rare indeed to find a spot that offers such quality finds in considerable quantity. I believe it's highly likely that you'll be posting more great finds from this site.