Patriot Relics
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Hey guys,
I've been MIA on the platform for the last 9 months as my family relocated to Memphis, TN for a new airline gig. While the flying has been great, I'm ashamed to say my trusty CTX and DEUS have been collecting dust. As a present for my 35th Bday, my wife kicked me out of the house and directed to me to returned to the pluff mud for a few days of marathon detecting
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While I know the Charleston area like the back of my hand, there are never any guarantees. Before leaving, I grabbed a couple individual button cases, but my expectations were low. I landed, switched out of uniform, and drove straight to site one. I had hit it years ago with my buddy Ryan, so I figured it was time to give it a shot with a CTX vs a Safari. After turning on the machine, this was my first target.
Flipped the plug and revealed a roached, but intact GS eagle. Minutes later I dug another example in better shape.
I continued along the coast until I received my 3rd target of the day. Flipped the plug and saw the pewter edge, raced to the water and revealed a British 60th Regiment of Foot coat button.
Nearly did a back flip into the surf when 2 ft away the CTX hit the same 12-18 target. A second 60th Regiment of Foot coat and in much better condition.
After cleaning and wax seal
After the tides subsided, I headed to an old plantation permission. My first target...another Rev War button, an unlisted 22mm, 45th Regiment of Foot. Will appear in Troiani's new supplement.
Post cleaning and seal
Now the count is 3 rev war, 2 civil war...time to dig 1812 right!
Determined to hit the military trifecta, I headed to a tried and true War of 1812 landing site. Waded into the muck and received my first target, definitely a pewter button...but what?
The response...NO FRICKING WAY...my 4th rev war button and a beautiful loyalist Royal Provincials coat.
Here's a group shot of the Rev War buttons
Did also recover 3 of the notorious PN backmark pewters, believed to be 1750s British issue.
Determined, I pressed on to find my 1812 button. The next target did not disappoint - 1812 era pewter cockade button.
A few feet away a found a second, in better condition
Up next...4 x US pewters
3 Script I infantry buttons
...and an NCO eagle with shield
Here's a group shot of the 1811-1813 finds
Here's all the unmarked varieties I found
Now what...Rev war, 1812, civil war...gold of course. 22Kt mystery piece, prehaps off a broach or locket. It is crudely cast and certainly appears to be period - open to any ID help.
The only coin of the dig, 1719 Diamond Sweden 1 Daler - a rare coin as well
Assorted Rev-Civil war ammo, spoons, buckle fragments
Here's a bit of the other civilian finds
All finds within a 30 hour window and I could not be more shocked and thrilled. I added 3 new British regiments to my personally dug Siege of Charleston collection and my favorite 1812 dig ever - the pristine eagle cockade. Hope you all enjoyed the narrative and as always thanks for your comments.
I've been MIA on the platform for the last 9 months as my family relocated to Memphis, TN for a new airline gig. While the flying has been great, I'm ashamed to say my trusty CTX and DEUS have been collecting dust. As a present for my 35th Bday, my wife kicked me out of the house and directed to me to returned to the pluff mud for a few days of marathon detecting
. While I know the Charleston area like the back of my hand, there are never any guarantees. Before leaving, I grabbed a couple individual button cases, but my expectations were low. I landed, switched out of uniform, and drove straight to site one. I had hit it years ago with my buddy Ryan, so I figured it was time to give it a shot with a CTX vs a Safari. After turning on the machine, this was my first target.
Flipped the plug and revealed a roached, but intact GS eagle. Minutes later I dug another example in better shape.
I continued along the coast until I received my 3rd target of the day. Flipped the plug and saw the pewter edge, raced to the water and revealed a British 60th Regiment of Foot coat button.
Nearly did a back flip into the surf when 2 ft away the CTX hit the same 12-18 target. A second 60th Regiment of Foot coat and in much better condition.
After cleaning and wax seal
After the tides subsided, I headed to an old plantation permission. My first target...another Rev War button, an unlisted 22mm, 45th Regiment of Foot. Will appear in Troiani's new supplement.
Post cleaning and seal
Now the count is 3 rev war, 2 civil war...time to dig 1812 right!
Determined to hit the military trifecta, I headed to a tried and true War of 1812 landing site. Waded into the muck and received my first target, definitely a pewter button...but what?
The response...NO FRICKING WAY...my 4th rev war button and a beautiful loyalist Royal Provincials coat.
Here's a group shot of the Rev War buttons
Did also recover 3 of the notorious PN backmark pewters, believed to be 1750s British issue.
Determined, I pressed on to find my 1812 button. The next target did not disappoint - 1812 era pewter cockade button.
A few feet away a found a second, in better condition
Up next...4 x US pewters
3 Script I infantry buttons
...and an NCO eagle with shield
Here's a group shot of the 1811-1813 finds
Here's all the unmarked varieties I found
Now what...Rev war, 1812, civil war...gold of course. 22Kt mystery piece, prehaps off a broach or locket. It is crudely cast and certainly appears to be period - open to any ID help.
The only coin of the dig, 1719 Diamond Sweden 1 Daler - a rare coin as well
Assorted Rev-Civil war ammo, spoons, buckle fragments
Here's a bit of the other civilian finds
All finds within a 30 hour window and I could not be more shocked and thrilled. I added 3 new British regiments to my personally dug Siege of Charleston collection and my favorite 1812 dig ever - the pristine eagle cockade. Hope you all enjoyed the narrative and as always thanks for your comments.
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