Rev War 5.5" Howitzer Shell Frag & Other Period Relics!

[mangum]

My finds from a short hunt this weekend. My favorite find is the 5.5" howitzer shell frag. If you follow me you know I've found 5 complete shells so it's interesting to find an exploded one at this site. I can't imagine being hit by something like that! The site was the home of a Rev War general & also had multiple patriot encampments during the war. Another cool find is the piece of an 18th century clasp knife. It is a near perfect match to the one in "Sketch Book 76" that was found at Valley Forge. Mine was found within a few feet of the 2 firepits we located. It was right on top of the ground. It just goes to show you that there are some nice relics in the nail range (although I would have to dig thousands of nails at this site to find anything). I also found a couple buttons, a broken arrowhead & a plantation hoe that's in great shape. Any day I can find something from the Revolutionary War is a great day in my mind! Thanks for looking & HH!

 

[CarolinaCurt]

Great save on the Rev War artifacts. Love the fragment and clasp knife.

 

[mangum]

Great save on the Rev War artifacts. Love the fragment and clasp knife.

Thanks Curt. Here is what the whole ones look like if anyone is interested. I've got 3 clean & 2 more to go (a friend is helping). I'm sure he's glad I didn't find another whole one!

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

Looks like it was well worth the trip Josh. Nice shell frag and knife handle, and those hoes are among my favorite finds at colonial sites. Should clean up nicely. I know you're chomping at the bit to get that bobcat back at the site and uncover some amazing pieces of history. Good luck when that happens.

 

[WildWildBill]

Awesome finds! Keep it up!

 

[Ahab8]

Hey bud those are some great early finds.

 

[Carolina Tom]

Nice finds Josh. Congrats. The clasp knife handle is very cool. I like the fact that you have a picture that is an exact match. GL&HH.

 

[beez0404]

Thanks Curt. Here is what the whole ones look like if anyone is interested. I've got 3 clean & 2 more to go (a friend is helping). I'm sure he's glad I didn't find another whole one!

You're sure they're not old bowling balls?

 

[mangum]

You're sure they're not old bowling balls?

Positive! Everything is well documented at this site. I know who left them down to the year & the week (although I know you're probably joking...)