Catch Up Post - Very Nice Confederate Surprises!!

[RockyDig]

My dad (CrisDITD) was able to secure permission on a spot as a b-day present to me. It's the gift that keeps on giving. Three Mississippi "I" Buttons and a Mississippi "I" cuff among other things. Dad also found a Mississippi on the first swing of his coil so we knew it was going to be a good spot!! Some finds are from there and others are from a spot Mike (MosbySt) was able to secure. Mike secured an Eagle V cuff, an Eagle breast plate, as well as other nice relics.

These were found using the GPX4500 with the 12x15 DD coil. If there is any question of the best detector out there, for me, the answer is any GPX you can get your hands on. That plus a Lesche shovel, a Lesche hand shovel, and a Garrett ProPointer are my favorite, most reliable tools to use while relic hunting.

 

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[JmCraz8]

Holy moly that's an awesome button, congrats and happy b-day it's mine also lol HH!!

 

[Steve in PA]

Well I see you have been busy Rockey. Love those Mississippi buttons - doubt I'll ever find one! We'll miss you at DIV. Tell Mike Hi and congrats on the Voltegiers button.

 

[62dold]

Nice b-day present, i love hunting old civil war camp site's.

 

[materdigger1]

Very nice Mississippi buttons - they are worth some bucks - Does that breat plate have any indentifible markings on it? Thanks

 

[RockyDig]

Very nice Mississippi buttons - they are worth some bucks - Does that breat plate have any indentifible markings on it? Thanks

It was standard eagle breast plate.

 

[jewelerguy]

fantastic buttons. I'm thinking that's the first V button I've ever seen posted. I'm guessing they are somewhat rare

 

[Davers]

Beautiful buttons & other great relics....? Is the GPX4500 that costs over $3,000 if so I need to start saving my money now 1, for the detector 2 for my divorce..LOL

 

[RockyDig]

Beautiful buttons & other great relics....? Is the GPX4500 that costs over $3,000 if so I need to start saving my money now 1, for the detector 2 for my divorce..LOL

Yes, you can get a used 4500 or 4800 right around 3k. That's much cheaper than an ex-wife and will cause less headaches.

 

[Davers]

WOW .Looks like its paying for it's self & def, right about the wife