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ModernMiner · Nov 22, 2011

W.F.F.D. Electrician badge / 1800's buttons / Whats-it

I got out for another 90 minute hunt today to look for CW relics. I was able to recover two 1800's buttons within a few feet of each other in an area I call "relic hill". :thumbsup:

The only other piece I dug out there in the woods was a small piece of copper. Looks like it was maybe a pin of sorts at one time? :dontknow:

I worked my way back up to the house to an area of the yard where I've been uncovering everything from CW relics, Tootsietoys and army men, silverware, old coins, 1800's padlocks, horseshoes, etc. The sandy soil was wet and I got a good signal. About 6" down I dug a WFFD Electricians badge. :hello2:

That spot never let's me down.

My finds:

*W.F.F.D. "Electrician" badge - Wake Forest Fire Dept.
Here is some history of the fire dept.:
http://www.wakeforestfire.com/-our-history.html

*Early (?) 1800's flat coat button (21mm) - "London - Double Gilt" back mark

*Early (?) 1800's flower cuff button (12mm) - "Extra Colour" back mark

*Copper whats-it :icon_scratch:

Thanks for looking,

MM

Oh yeah, I had a TICK on me too. Almost the end of November and those filthy little buggers are STILL out!!!

Dman · Nov 22, 2011

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That is an awesome badge. You did good.
Dman

ModernMiner · Nov 22, 2011

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Dman said:
That is an awesome badge. You did good.
Dman

I'll trade you for your 1800's baseball belt buckle. :thumbsup:

That is such a cool find. :hello2:

-Dug #2-

Breezie · Nov 22, 2011

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You go Dug! Kudos on the finds; especially the WF badge. :thumbsup:

Breezie

timekiller · Nov 22, 2011

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Good to see you getting out MM, :thumbsup:

Yes your two buttons are early 1800's I've found them on sites say 1800 to maybe 1840.Your other piece looks like the center keeper part of a suspender buckle to me.Being it looks to have the two little clasp on the back.Could be part of a metal/award to I guess.But I'd say suspender good bet. :wink:

Take Care,
Pete, :hello:

VOL1266-X · Nov 22, 2011

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ModernMiner said:
Dman said:

That is an awesome badge. You did good.
Dman

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I'll trade you for your 1800's baseball belt buckle.
That is such a cool find.
-Dug #2-

You did well. I ilke the badge and button but I have two questions:
1. How do you get a 90 minute lunch?
2. How can Dman's baseball buckle be 1800s when he claims Babe Ruth wore it when he hit that famous reecord breaking home run?
You have had a good Fall hunting time with more to come, Q.

ModernMiner · Nov 22, 2011

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Breezie said:
You go Dug! Kudos on the finds; especially the WF badge. Breezie

Thanks Breezie. Another NC relic recovered for the home team. :thumbsup:

-Dug-

Timekiller said:
Good to see you getting out MM, Yes your two buttons are early 1800's I've found them on sites say 1800 to maybe 1840.Your other piece looks like the center keeper part of a suspender buckle to me.Being it looks to have the two little clasp on the back.Could be part of a metal/award to I guess.But I'd say suspender good bet.
Take Care,
Pete,

Thanks Pete. Looks like you nailed it on the suspender piece. Thanks so much. :thumbsup:

-Doug-

VOL1266-X said:
ModernMiner said:

Dman said:

That is an awesome badge. You did good.
Dman

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I'll trade you for your 1800's baseball belt buckle.
That is such a cool find.
-Dug #2-

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You did well. I ilke the badge and button but I have two questions:
1. How do you get a 90 minute lunch?
2. How can Dman's baseball buckle be 1800s when he claims Babe Ruth wore it when he hit that famous reecord breaking home run?
You have had a good Fall hunting time with more to come, Q.

Q-
That's because I work TWICE as hard as the average slug. :tongue3:

Can't answer the Babe Ruth one. You sure Dman wasn't dreaming about eating a Babe Ruth bar? :laughing7:

Thanks Buddy,
Dug

Woodland Detectors · Nov 22, 2011

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NICE Badge Doug! The copper disk, does it have a little weight to it? Looks to be a very worn Copper coin. :dontknow:

Nice finds

Tony (NC) · Nov 22, 2011

Hey man......

:headbang:

That badge is as COOL as the other side of the pillow! :headbang:

ModernMiner · Nov 22, 2011

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RTDE3 said:
Waaay Cool find M.M.!
See it pays to get out and work off that pizza & chicken!

LMAO!!

Thanks Rob. Pass the Old Bay. :thumbsup:

-Dug-

Woodland Detectors said:
NICE Badge Doug! The copper disk, does it have a little weight to it? Looks to be a very worn Copper coin. Nice finds

Mikey,
That copper disc is known as a button. :tongue3:

You should know, since you have about a gazillion of them. :thumbsup:

I can almost smell that new Vaquero. :hello2:

-Dug-

Tony (NC) said:
That badge is as COOL as the other side of the pillow!

Thanks Tony. :icon_thumleft:

-Doug-

Getty · Nov 22, 2011

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REALLY COOL digs there!

Burdie · Nov 22, 2011

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I don't understand why you only find a few things in that whole 90 minutes.

Congrats my friend.

Burdie

Nana40 · Nov 22, 2011

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Well just look at you! 8) A painter and a master electrician all in one week!

Love that badge! And the buttons too. You did good MM~
Nana :wink:

ModernMiner · Nov 23, 2011

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Getty said:
REALLY COOL digs there!

Thanks Getty. :thumbsup:

Burdie said:
I don't understand why you only find a few things in that whole 90 minutes. Congrats my friend.

Burdie

Stan,
You should see my 91 minute hunts. :thumbsup:

-Doug-

Nana40 said:
Well just look at you! 8) A painter and a master electrician all in one week! Love that badge! And the buttons too. You did good MM~
Nana

Thanks Nana.
Please don't mention the "P" (paint) word. LOL :laughing9:

Maybe I'll wear that badge around town. :icon_scratch:

Happy Thanksgiving Girl! :thumbsup:

-Dug-

TreasurdiggrNY · Nov 23, 2011

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Nice hunt and finds MM, love that badge 8)

Thunderchild · Nov 23, 2011

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Awesome finds. Oh, by the way today I broke in the Silver Umax that I got from you on Monday. Did pretty well at a park. I see why you've been so successful with your Umax. It kicks but and is like swinging a feather.

ModernMiner · Nov 23, 2011

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TreasurDiggrNY said:
Nice hunt and finds MM, love that badge 8)

Thanks TDNY.
I contacted the WF Museum today and they would love to have it for their fire dept. display. :thumbsup:

At least more will be able to enjoy it that way.
-MM-

Thunderchild said:
Awesome finds. Oh, by the way today I broke in the Silver Umax that I got from you on Monday. Did pretty well at a park. I see why you've been so successful with your Umax. It kicks but and is like swinging a feather.

Glen,
I read your reply too fast. I thought you said you BROKE the new Silver uMax. I thought maybe the wife hit you over the head with it. :tongue3:

I'm glad you like it. I'll show you the collection of relics I've accumulated over the last 5 years using just the Silver uMax. They are awesome detectors. :thumbsup:

We'll try to get together next week after my relatives leave. I went out for a few hours after work today but only got an 1800's underwear button, right by where I dug the two buttons yesterday.
Have a great Thanksgiving. :thumbsup:

-Doug-

ANTIQUARIAN · Nov 23, 2011

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Interesting finds yesterday Doug! :notworthy:

I really like the Wake Forest Fire Dept. "Electrician" badge!

This large button is very cool! :thumbsup:

It's amazing how much detail they put onto the back and yet left the front plain? :icon_scratch:

All the best to you and your family for a peaceful Thanksgiving Doug, :occasion14:

Dave

ModernMiner · Nov 23, 2011

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ANTIQUARIAN said:
Interesting finds yesterday Doug!
I really like the Wake Forest Fire Dept. "Electrician" badge!

This large button is very cool!
It's amazing how much detail they put onto the back and yet left the front plain?
All the best to you and your family for a peaceful Thanksgiving Doug,
Dave

Dave,
I agree. Why not put something on the front of the buttons too. Like "GW", George Washington.

-Doug-

ANTIQUARIAN · Nov 23, 2011

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ModernMiner said:
ANTIQUARIAN said:

Interesting finds yesterday Doug!
I really like the Wake Forest Fire Dept. "Electrician" badge!

This large button is very cool!
It's amazing how much detail they put onto the back and yet left the front plain?
All the best to you and your family for a peaceful Thanksgiving Doug,
Dave

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Dave,
I agree. Why not put something on the front of the buttons too. Like "GW", George Washington.
-Doug-

Now wouldn't that be nice eh! :laughing7:

Dave

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