My find of a Lifetime - Revolutionary War Cartridge Pouch Badge

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Well I got back to a site where I found a couple of revolutionary war buttons a couple of weeks ago. Hit it hard again for 2 hours and turned up nothing...not one single find.

I was a little disappointed at first, but decided to explore the surrounding woods in hopes of turning up something else. About 200 metres away I got a hit. Turned out to be another button. Then another...and another. I was on cloud nine as I realized the area I hunted before was not the main camp obviously.

I will get some photos up of the buttons later...

My find of the day, and my lifetime was this Royal Highland Emigrants cartridge pouch badge!! Not only is it in beautiful clean condition, it has some sweet detail! One lug is missing from the rear, but had it been there I probably would not have made this find. The 71st regiment used this exact plate, only there was a number 71 engraved in the circle at the bottom. Note mine is blank. This is because the Royal Highland Emigrants had not officially received a regimental number yet.

I still can't get over this piece!! It gave a sweet signal in one direction, and a terrible signal the other way. I knew there was a good signal in there with iron. Sure enough, 6 inches down I pulled out a massive iron spike. When I put the probe back in the hole and heard it ring off, it crossed my mind it could be a belt plate as I knew it was large brass. It was smack in the middle of roots and large rocks so I dug it out by hand and I am grateful I did!!! When I pushed the dirt our from behind the roots, the dirt peeled off forward leaving the face of this bad boy sticking out of the dirt. I didn't touch it for 3 minutes!!! I just stared at it in shock and disbelief.
 

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Something tells me I would have been happy with those buttons you found, never mind a spectacular plate like that! It couldn't have happened to a more deserving guy! It's funny, some of my best finds ever came from the bush. That is probably why the plate is in such great condition.
You seem like a very busy guy but when you do finally make it out detecting, look what happens!
Congratulations Wes!
Dave.
 

A well desrved banner. That is a sweet find!!! I bet there are many more goodies waiting at that camp for you!

Congrats!
Neil
 

When you find something like that it could have easily been the plate! ...and no reason one couldn't turn up in a site like that.

You hit the daily double... rarity & condition! Obviously rarity is the hard part but it's pretty awesome when you get condition too. There's definitely a few of these out there but still has to be a pretty rare dig.

Looks like it would sound like a big coin.
 

Excellent find Wes!

HH
 

She's a beaut, Wess. :headbang: Post up those Rev War buttons you dug recently.
 

No doubt in my mind where this one was heading...congrats on the Banner!
 

ah laddy ye gut yer selv a wunnaful scottish item air. -- a scottish badge in prime conditon * and buttons too boot --some folks have all the luck --and you seem to be one of em today. --great BANNER WORTHY FIND
 

WTG on that historic work of art. Well have fun and HH :headbang:
 

That is a awesome find Wess

Big Congrats man

HH Jer
 

Wow. That is really amazing!!!!! Congrats on your banner find, and for saving that piece of history.

Jim
 

:headbang:Just Beautius !!!Banner 4sure!
vermonster
 

Incredible find, Wes!! Congratulations :thumbsup:

:wink: RR
 

Return again just for another banner :icon_thumright: :D

Very nice, makes me want to try them cartridge filled woods :o
 

that is a fantastic find wess, congratulations and thanks for sharing.
 

CONGRATS on your BANNER find!!!
Awesome relic. :hello2:
-MM-
 

Wow. Keep that spot a secret! Don't even tell any hunting buddies.
 

Skrimpy said:
Wow. Keep that spot a secret! Don't even tell any hunting buddies.


I'm guessing you detect alone most of the time?
 

Nice piece of history pal....Congrats big time on the Banner and well deserved for sure. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: jgas
 

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