What do you consider your absolute BEST relic find ever?

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That's a great find :notworthy:

I really can't think of mine :-\
 

thrillathahunt said:
Oh poppycock, yes you can Shaun....c'mon. :laughing7:



I'm still thinking/trying to decide :-\
 

The badge in my avatar. It belonged to a member of the 4th Mass. Heavy Artillery who died at Andersonville prison! I found it about six months ago.
 

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Probably this Rev War button. At the time (Apr., 2001) it had everything going for it.... Condition, rarity, value and a huge rush it gave me seeing it shine in the sun and realizing what I had. It was even a little more sweet having been my 3rd time trying to find the site. I am very glad I did not give up!
 

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I got a rather odd cool 1702 era english engraved cuff link found at a site where british troops in 1702 headed for st augustine stopped locally and burnt a few spanish missions and allied indain villages near amelia island , fla ---got some spanish / indian trade beads there too.

being the area --the stuff was found at was recent paved into a county park fishing peir parking lot , I feel proud that I "saved" this lil bit of history from "progress".
 

Wow.......great finds guys! IP, that button is in fantastic condition!!
 

thrillathahunt said:
Wow.......great finds guys! IP, that button is in fantastic condition!!

For dating 1776-1781 and out of my dirt, yes it is.
 

I guess I could consider this as one of my best.
Hello Rick..

Boyce
 

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Old River said:
I guess I could consider this as one of my best.
Hello Rick..

Boyce

I should say so! When you showed me and TC your button collection that day I just about dislocated my jaw!
 

Brass or Copper spectacle buckle 18th century Colonial that is the best i can do for now , a good dig that day in the fields out here plus 3 Coppers early 1800,s Dd60
 

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Mine would be this 1860's Masonic Dress Dagger...
 

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coterie_mc said:
Mine would be this 1860's Masonic Dress Dagger...


I could also use this advice.... You really should clean and seal that to preserve it, otherwise it will end up in pieces.
 

It is not much to look at but its still my all time fave relic to date ! A one pounder : Revoltionary war cannon ball from the Penobscot expedition ! MaineRelic
 

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thrillathahunt said:
I don't come across too much REALLY old stuff here in central Texas, but I did come across this. It is an early Spanish brass bridle rosette, short cross decorated and all!

Let's see what you consider your BEST relic find. :thumbsup:

This cross trefoil with a rose in the center is that of the Rosicrucians and people are very influential in the development of the current EU, predate the Masonry which was founded by them and devote all his life to studying ancient cultures especially Egyptian, I show some similar cross. :wink:
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Some may be surprised by this but based on rarity for this side of the pond, this is my favorite relic. Dates from 1550-1650 so right back to the very fabric of this country.
 

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I have to name this one as my best. I like it more than my G.W. ;D

VPR

 

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