More 1812 stuff.

[Bonzododa71]

I have nothing new to post so I am showing some of my collection of 1812 goodies, weather is not co-operating right now, cant wait to get out again the group of balls are all "buck shot" this was a practice by the US army to fire what was termed "Buck and ball" this would make the surgeons job much harder....Bonz

 

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[vpnavy]

I pulled these from other TN threads...

Buckles Through The Ages by Chris Marshall
NOTE: Most of the pictures referenced on TN are found within Chris Marshall's WebSite



Old Buckle, Flat Buttons, and Civil War Bullets - Good Weekend (Aug 10, 2015)



Unknown find from 18th Century Homestead (Jun 08, 2008)



Buckle?.. (Sep 25, 2010)



CELLAR HOLE*SILVER COLONIAL KNEE BUCKLE*KG COPPER (Sep 28, 2011)
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[DetectorMoe]

Wow, that's a lot of great stuff, Congrats on those digs..

 

[Yak1366]

Wow!! Very cool finds!!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Fantastic collection of American History!

 

[Bonzododa71]

If I only find one buckle on a trip I'm happy......Bonz

 

[Qball]

Great finds. You must of broke your back digging all that shot!

 

[texjim]

Great saves...

 

[Scrappy]

I love your stuff, but none of these are Today’s finds. I’ve enjoyed several of your previous posts here, but they’re more “My Best Finds” forum material

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

This is "Today's Finds Forum. This forum is reserved for today's finds, please post accordingly.

Thread will be moved to Metal Detecting forum.

 

[sawmill man]

Really nice finds, curios are those big ovals buckles to?

 

[argarslayer]

Sweet Finds!!!

 

[WaterScoop]

Sweet Finds!
Thanx for sharing

 

[Steve in PA]

That is a great collection of military relics, were they found on several sites or the same site? I see a couple of shoe buckles there. Was there an earlier occupation on the site, or is it strictly War of 1812? I ask because it is generally accepted that shoe buckles were out of style by 1800 and I have never seen a War of 1812 soldier with shoe buckles. Last question, what are the lead horse shoe shaped pieces?

 

[against the wind]

You put together a great collection,,
Congratulations.

 

[Bonzododa71]

1812 finds some answers.

The two oval shapes are US cross plates both found about 8 feet apart along with buttons and tools for musket rifles...The lead items are wraps for flints to stop them breaking during firing. Yes the site does go back before 1812 so some of my buckles could be older/newer not a good buckle guy.
Really want this snow to go away looking for a thaw......HH....Bonz