Possible British Encampment found.....

[j.d. in the usa]

I think i stumbled onto a british outpost... I need help id'ing some of this stuff...jd

 

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[SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS]

J.D.,

outstanding artifacts.

Can you tell us more about type of location, why you were seraching, and the like?

have a good un..........
SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS

 

[rabajohn]

Wowser! That stuff is amazing! Hope it turns into the "Brit Pit"....

 

[JakePhelps]

Wow nice relics : All i know is thats a thimble and the thing next to its a backpack grommet, but you already knew that

 

[Ady]

1 DR could this be !st Dragoon? Sounds like a cavalry regiment to me!
Great find

Ady

 

[kermit]

I don't know what much of it is but it sure looks like alot of fun to dig up........
It looks like that spot will make for some great MDing Keep us posted


Kermit

 

[Ady]

http://www.britishbattles.com/american-revolution.htm

Foudn this site that mentions bristich Dragoons possibly 1st Dragoons.
Might be worth a look if your interested.

Ady

 

[vic910]

Awesome finds! Can't wait to see what else you come up with!

vicki

 

[Leon]

Great digs, WTG!!!
Looks like that site has the potential for some great finds...
Good luck & Happy hunting~

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Very nice finds! The two round obejects, one with the eagle and the one with a crown look like weights, possibly coin weights. I also see a watch winder in there. HH, Mike

 

[Mr. Morbid]

http://www.britishbattles.com/american-revolution.htm

Foudn this site that mentions bristich Dragoons possibly 1st Dragoons.
Might be worth a look if your interested.

Ady

Very cool finds... And cool site mentioned I saved it under Americation Revolution Battles... ...

 

[savage59]

what are the chances of british troops beinging in missouri? state is pretty-much landlocked. i dought very much any troops wondered up that far. nice try though! better luck next time

 

[birdman]

Sounds like a HOT SPOT!!!!Keep em coming.

 

[root]

what are the chances of british troops beinging in missouri? state is pretty-much landlocked. i dought very much any troops wondered up that far. nice try though! better luck next time<<Relic

In May of 1780 British and Indian forces attacked St. Louis Mo.

HH

root

 

[Mr. Morbid]

what are the chances of british troops beinging in missouri? state is pretty-much landlocked. i dought very much any troops wondered up that far. nice try though! better luck next time<<Relic

In May of 1780 British and Indian forces attacked St. Louis Mo.

HH

root

Well I guess there's your answer... Thats a pretty interesting tidbit...

 

[j.d. in the usa]

Thanks "root" at least you know your history... British troops were all over this area envoys were sent out to keep an eye out on french positions after the french/indian war there are many war of 1812 forts out here also. I have found some british artifacts at those sites also... in fact I never gave a location of where those artifacts were found they could have been found in Maine 3 yrs ago?? ?or in Arizona 2 days ago hmmmm. ?thanks again root!!? jd


ADY thanks for the url I emailed them asking about the relics, the "bird" turns out to be a seal matrix they may be ble to track it down.. thanks again? ?jd

 

[Vrent]

nice finds congrats I like the seal and the button way to go

HH Vrent

 

[tsgman]

Really interesting finds, good luck

 

[comfyinvermont]

Hey JD, fantastic, you definately have come across and old site there, and it does appear to be British. The flames I have seen before. They appear on both British and some early US Shako helmets. I will do some research this evening and see what I can find, And as someone mentioned, that is a pocket watch key on the top. I have only found one, and it dated to the 1700's and looks similar to yours. You have a great site, keep us informed...Congrats....Lance

 

[DigEmAll]

Yep, JD the British were never in Missouri, nor were they ever in Maryland, New York, Virginia or the Carolinas. Matter of fact they never were in the US at all!!! Just give up, it doesn't matter where you found them they aren't British! I think those are from the invading Mongul army of the Ming Dynasty!

Great finds JD keep us posted and let us know what more you find!