Multiple mid 1800's military shakos, Spanish silver, early coppers and lots of relics

[Aureus]

As I have mentioned in my previous post, the heat is just too much for me this time of year. So basically I had two choices: take a break for the summer (which wouldn't be bad) or head into the woods and try to find an early cellar hole (something I have very little experience at). I chose the latter and hit a few wooded areas I never explored in the past. The first hunt was very slow but helped me to readjust to the new environnement. Only one hour or so before leaving have I found something that could indicate that I have a promising spot. This week-end I went back knowing exactly the area I wanted to concentrate on. I believe the results were more than satisfying as I have recovered multiple early military and civilian relics as well as some nice coins. Here are the most interesting ones.



What I believe to be early Victorian (1850's-1860's) Rifles regiment shakos featuring a French horn.



Very few similar examples can be found online so it was pretty hard to ID. It would look something similar to this.



Also a few crown pieces from the same period and one featuring a flaming bomb.



Couldn't be happier with the condition of the relics. Other than some damage from the roots, the ground was very gentle on the copper. Strangely, I have found no military buttons what so ever. Many other relics suggesting a military camp, but no buttons...

Found a few nice coins. Mostly 1812-1837 Halfpennies with one silver.



My second Spanish of the year - Half Real 1785



A beautiful 1837 Lower Canada Halfpenny



And almost mint Vicky's 1 Cent 1876



Some interesting relics.

A complete late 1700's buckle.



Decorative Victorian piece.



A pocket knife with the intact bone handle.



And an unknown relic. Probably from a military trunk, it a has ''Broad Arrow'' symbol engraved on it.



I'm glad with the results as I really wasn't expecting to be able to hunt so late into the summer.

Thanks for the comments.

 

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[Aureus]

That is an amzing hunt. Those Shako pieces are really cool and the condition couldn't be better The other finds are outstanding as well

Thanks Steve in PA. I really like those shako plates, the first ones for me of this type.

 

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[Aureus]

Those relics are very nice! Congrats!

Thanks dougolf2

 

[Aureus]

Another ridiculous hunt man! You certainly put yourself on some amazing sites. Great job

Thanks man. Can't say I did much research for this one. Used some logic but was mostly just lucky.

 

[Aureus]

Holly sweet bunch of finds! Love the old French and Indian war period Shako relics. Imagine heading into battle with those costumes. Nice Spanish and other coins and relics as well!!

Yes, can't imagine those uniforms having any practicality. They were more to impress the enemy I guess.
Those shako plates are a bit later than F & I War. Probably from 1850's

 

[Hughett]

Amazing!!

 

[Aureus]

Good grief! That was sort of a hunt of last resort? Amazing!

Yes, was a last resort hunt but was lucky

 

[Aureus]

Wow Thanks for sharing your finds. I am currently organizing my display cases My town was founded in 1826. Im drooling over those great finds what amazing history. Im very glad you found so many great relics thats what this is all about keep up the good work my Friend Tommy

Thanks Tommy

 

[Aureus]

Another outstanding hunt Aureus. You saved a lot of history. All keepers and display pieces. Congrats.

Thanks Hawks

 

[Truth]

Brotha what a sick hunt!!!! I would have dropped dead and not only form the Louisiana heat. I actually found a French Horn Hat Pin. I thought it was a 1950’s brass tuba because there was a 1901 high school one block away a I thought they had bad practice in the park at one time. Then I put it on TNET and someone said, “Dude that’s not a tuba’ lol

That 1876 Half Cent is absolutely sick beautiful. I mean perfect in my eyes. Congratulations

 

[Aureus]

Really cool finds.... A relic hunter's paradise!
Thanks to your post, I went looking for broad arrows in my collection.....

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With no luck. I'll be looking for one from now on!
Awesome hunt.

Those are pretty cool! Any ideas on what they were used for?

 

[Aureus]

Wow great finds I love the shakos, don’t see them often

I have only found 2 in the past, in 5 years of detecting.

 

[gold panner]

awesome hunt!!!!

 

[Aureus]

I'm not even going to read your posts anymore. They make me too jealous.

Lol. Just kidding but seriously man, you get over some fertile ground! Nice finds and thanks for sharing.

Thanks washingtonian. Actually it's a completely new area. The finds are a bit latter than what I got used to. Can't imagine finding all those relics and shakos from Rev War period...I would loose it...

 

[Aureus]

Fantastic Hunt! You made the right decision to retreat to the woods to dig silver in the shade and a whole lot more! The ornate military accouterments are in such great shape. While one can find quality finds if they put in the time and effort, it's rare indeed to find a spot that offers such quality finds in considerable quantity. I believe it's highly likely that you'll be posting more great finds from this site.

Thanks Silver Tree Chaser. I did go there again last week-end and will be posting soon. A few good finds.

 

[Aureus]

Brotha what a sick hunt!!!! I would have dropped dead and not only form the Louisiana heat. I actually found a French Horn Hat Pin. I thought it was a 1950’s brass tuba because there was a 1901 high school one block away a I thought they had bad practice in the park at one time. Then I put it on TNET and someone said, “Dude that’s not a tuba’ lolView attachment 1732950View attachment 1732951View attachment 1732952

That 1876 Half Cent is absolutely sick beautiful. I mean perfect in my eyes. Congratulations

Thanks Truth. That's a great relic you've got there, combined with the old picture it looks really great!

 

[leonidas]

Great finds and post, thanks for sharing. Banner worthy!

 

[Aureus]

Great finds and post, thanks for sharing. Banner worthy!

Thanks leonidas

 

[Inspector]

Awesome hunt with some fantastic relics & coins, love the buckle as well as the Vicky OC & HP, congratulations on all

 

[Doug from NS]

Nice hunt, I concentrate mainly on wooded areas around my place, looking at your other hunts, I have to get out into the fields more. Hopefully this fall when the haying is done.

 

[Aureus]

Awesome hunt with some fantastic relics & coins, love the buckle as well as the Vicky OC & HP, congratulations on all

Thanks Inspector.