Vicksburg Sharp Shooters

[Mississippi]

I am still in shock at this find I made today. This was the last thing on my mind was to dig a two piece tongue and wreath side by side. I found the wreath first at about 3-4 inches, was just in hog heaven went over to my digging partner Ted to show him, told him that part of the field was off limits until I made a effort to find the tongue (never thinking it would happen). After about 15 Min's of can you believe it and no way I went back to my hole (thinking to myself I better recheck the hole). I turn my machine on, maybe 4-5 inches to the right of that hole I received another singled, thinking yea right I dug down about 1 1/2- 2 inches and out came the tongue and after close inspection as I had never seen one like it the letters VSS came to light (Vicksburg Sharp-Shooters), I was totally shocked, surprised and stunned all at once. The dices were rolled just right today and the good Lord was looking down upon me. Since moving to Virginia from Mississippi my goal was to find at least a Mississippi button, never did I think in a million years I would find a two pieces tongue and wreath associated with Co E 12th Mississippi Regt from Warren County, Miss.




Just for clarification as I did not state this in my original post this buckle was found on private property with the owners permission.

 

[Dman]

That is an awesome find.
Congrats

 

[olroy70]

I am very impressed!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[coinmaster2db]

WOW!! So awesome that you found both pieces. Congratulations!!

HH!
Cm2db

 

[Mackaydon]

Congrats on your finds.
"There are no more than 5 complete tongue and wreaths"; truly a rarity.
Source:
http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q...YTZCRF&sig=AHIEtbSVo-zNhTOKpbtpEA_XM1qoFqNJ7w

Don...

 

[jtshombre]

I'd say another banner find, that's truly beautiful!!!!

 

[MKnTenn]

That's a beautiful buckle, with a perfect dug patina, I would never do any more cleaning on it. A very special buckle with a incredible history. A shocking find that would thrill any relic hunter, CONGRATULATIONS! HH

 

[mobile miner]

Lucky Lucky. Great find.

 

[zaxfire69]

FREAKIN BANNER FOR SURE.. WOW!! I am excited for you. That is a sweet SWEET Buckle. Banner people. This one has got to be up there.

 

[romeo-1]

Banner countdown...5...4...3...2...

 

[Daedalus]

You hit the Jackpot with this one , it is one of the most rare finds I have ever seen from the CW ! Awesome job .

 

[Mackaydon]

He has my vote: Banner. This being only the 6th complete set known.

 

[Damon64]

This has my vote for banner!!!

 

[flip flop]

Please put that puppy up on top
BANNER
WOW

 

[diggin tennessee]

if this doesn't make banner, i don't know what will!!!

 

[billpa]

Very well done.that will be on top of the page soon.Banner!!

 

[teleman 2525]

super great find

 

[jcooking]

Gonna see that on the banner!

 

[BuckleBoy]

This is HANDS DOWN one of the top five Best relics I've ever seen posted here. The value of this buckle will drop your jaw clear to the ground.

This is a fantastic find. The banner appearance was a no-brainer, given the rarity and quality of this dig.


Cheers, with a twinge of jealousy from my display case,


Buckles

 

[gleaner1]

There is no hemming and hawing around with the banners these days. Going from post to banner in record time. That is just outstanding.