✅ SOLVED Not Too Shabby

[NoNameJohn]

Whats up everyone, I need your help, I found these today, Maryland coastal estate that dates back to the late 1600's -early 1700's timeframe. Pretty much the beginning of the new world. Im not positive but I believe that the grounds that I dug these on (8"-10", all within 500 FT) may have ties to the revolutionary war considering the buttons being possibly British and German. Im not sure about the pin though, it looks like a freemason symbol but its a stretch. It seems like it might have have something imbued on it at some point but I found no evidence of that unfortunately. Heavy gold showing as well as green tarnish around it. the inside seems to be made of corrosive metal. perhaps it was just a cheap plated broach for leather or something I don't know.

Anyways, This was my first hunt and this is my first post. Ive always been an inspiring Indiana jones wannabe as well as a really sloppy history buff. Glad to see you folks are "friendly".

 

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[vpnavy]

1st - You mentioned this is your very first post -so, welcome Aboard NoNameJohn! You didn't list your state (or country) in your profile. So, you might consider jumping over to Sub-Forums: Select Your Area.... and selecting location information (i.e., clubs, hunts, finds, legends, maps, etc.) directly related to your state (or country).

2nd - I moved from Today's Finds! over to Forum: What Is It? for more exposure.

 

[NoNameJohn]

Thank you I posted this 3 times like an idiot, I’m using a phone hotspot so it’s super slow I apologize, as for all the other info. I’d rather just be Anonymous

 

[vpnavy]

Thank you I posted this 3 times like an idiot, I’m using a phone hotspot so it’s super slow I apologize, as for all the other info. I’d rather just be Anonymous

Absolutely NO PROBLEM - have fun John.

 

[DCMatt]

Read this thread:

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/t...onial-saddle-shield-i-think-flat-buttons.html

Good finds, though. Keep digging!

 

[NoNameJohn]

Thank you so much! I was racking my mind trying to figure out what that was. I think I love this site already.

 

[Roundness]

Read this thread:

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/t...onial-saddle-shield-i-think-flat-buttons.html

Good finds, though. Keep digging!

I think I agree... It could also be a bridal rosette...

 

[CRUSADER]

Its what I call a leather décor, circa 17th C.

 

[NoNameJohn]

Thanks, Im going to marked this one solved, Ill dig deeper into it but at least I have direction now.

 

[coinman123]

Its what I call a leather décor, circa 17th C.

Great ID on that item. It also helps me, as I found a heavily corroded rectangular shaped one at a cellar hole last year and had no idea what it was.

 

[CRUSADER]

Great ID on that item. It also helps me, as I found a heavily corroded rectangular shaped one at a cellar hole last year and had no idea what it was.

Most of them are believed to go on horse harnesses, but I'm sure some of the smaller ones went on the person as well.

There are many different types of these recorded on the James Town digs.