Two silvers, an Indian, wheats, a medal commemorating GAR day at a local park 1913

[Johncoho]

This is a compilation of a few hunts over the last several days. I found 117 clad coins worth $6.69, 7 Wheats from 1918 to 1956, 1941 Merc dime, 1951d Washington quarter, 1903 Indian Head, musket ball, an old buckle marked Hamilton, what I think is part of an old brooch, and the last but not least item is a medal from Lakemont Park in Altoona Pa. commemorating G.A.R. vets day[ Civil War vets] dated Sept. 6th, 1913. It is missing the top part with the pin to attach it to their uniform. It was really rough looking before cleaning, but it turned out pretty good. I went back and searched the place I found it hoping to find the top part, but no luck! I still think it is an important piece of local history. Lakemont Park dates back to the late 1800's. Thanks for looking. Happy hunting and keep on swinging.

 

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[Johncoho]

I just noticed your post. Right now I am in Arizona for the winter and will return to Martinsburg in May. Maybe we could hook up for a hunt?

Nice, always looking for a local to hunt with.

 

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[deershed]

Very nice hunt!! Some nice silvers,Indian and, buckles and a Sweet piece of local history. That GAR medallion is Sweet!!
Congrats!!

 

[BcuttinPlugs]

Nice, always looking for a local to hunt with.

I live in Altoona as well. How about that. Four guys that live have lived or live around Altoona in the same thread haha. I'm always looking for a buddy to hunt with. I have a spare detector that I normally let a friend use but it would be fun to hunt with someone new.

 

[BcuttinPlugs]

I was stationed there back from 1994-1997 as the Supply Sgt for the 298th Maintenance Company (DS), right there on Pleasant Vally Blvd and lived up on 3rd St. about a block from Fairview Park. Small world.

I live about two blocks from where u did. I grew up in the Fairview area. Pretty close to the big blue Lollie pop[emoji6]

 

[Johncoho]

My home growing up was at Howard Ave and 2nd street, and maybe we could organize an Altoona area group hunt with everyone from the Altoona area. Maybe next spring after May when we return from Arizona?

I live about two blocks from where u did. I grew up in the Fairview area. Pretty close to the big blue Lollie pop[emoji6]

 

[BcuttinPlugs]

My home growing up was at Howard Ave and 2nd street, and maybe we could organize an Altoona area group hunt with everyone from the Altoona area. Maybe next spring after May when we return from Arizona?

That would be great! As I said I would enjoy hunting with some new people. We could all maybe learn a thing or two from each other. I am looking forward to it.