Swampy Fort Finds

[Florida Finder]

After a couple rough days at work I couldn’t wait to get back out at my fort site. I had to wait till early afternoon for the rain to stop. My first hit rang up like a champ. It turned out to be this A E Dietz brass lever lock model 253. Amazingly the lever still swings fine. Just a few feet away I dug another portion of a stirrup. Those things never seem to be whole. I did manage to find a period flat button followed by a coat sized dragoon and artillery Button.
It looks like the other relic is a boot toe protector? Does anyone know if soldiers used those in the 1830s?
Anyway, thanks for looking and happy hunting to all!

 

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[RichsEquinox]

Congrats on your finds at your fort site. I like that old lock.

 

[Digger RJ]

After a couple rough days at work I couldn’t wait to get back out at my fort site. I had to wait till early afternoon for the rain to stop. My first hit rang up like a champ. It turned out to be this A E Dietz brass lever lock model 253. Amazingly the lever still swings fine. Just a few feet away I dug another portion of a stirrup. Those things never seem to be whole. I did manage to find a period flat button followed by a coat sized dragoon and artillery Button.
It looks like the other relic is a boot toe protector? Does anyone know if soldiers used those in the 1830s?
Anyway, thanks for looking and happy hunting to all! View attachment 1984369 View attachment 1984370 View attachment 1984371 View attachment 1984372 View attachment 1984373 View attachment 1984373 View attachment 1984374

Like the Buttons!!! Nice!!! Congrats!!

 

[CreakyDigger]

Really sweet finds!

 

[Trezurehunter]

Nice relics. I like that padlock and the buttons.

 

[billb]

Beautiful recoveries Congratulations

 

[CreakyDigger]

I need new glasses - I read "Sloppy Fart Finds." I don't even want to tell you what I thought I saw on some other bloke's "crotal bells" finds.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Very nice finds - congrats !