Three neat finds today including saddle shield & initialed lead

[ModernMiner]

Three neat finds today including saddle shield & initialed lead

I hit an area today at the plantation house near a large rotted oak that had fallen. Within an hour I had a few keepers.

My first find was a decorative suspender clip.

Next I dug a long (12") piece of copper that looked like the rim of something. I rescanned the hole and got another signal. On the side of the hole, and to my amazement, I dug this saddle shield! I know it's just a plain one, but it still has leather & two nails attached.

The third keeper was a real suprise. I dug this flat lead piece up close to where I dug the saddle shield. It has an old patina like the CW bullets I dig. It measures approx. 2" x 3". I thought it was just junk until I got home and cleaned it off a bit. Then I saw the letters "M A G" scratched into it with a knife I'm assuming. Could this be plate related?
Any ideas what "M A G" may stand for other than someones initials?
Union troops camped in the area for months at the end of the CW, so I'm hoping it could be CW related.

Thanks for looking Folks,
MM

 

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[ANTIQUARIAN]

Re: Three neat finds today including saddle shield & initialed lead

Wow!
Very cool finds MM!
Love the etching details!

 

[VOL1266-X]

Re: Three neat finds today including saddle shield & initialed lead

Not bad for a Jack Wagon MM. Some research or someone on Tnet can fill you in on the potential buckle back lead (or I can for a small fee-LOL). I like the Suspender clip, saddle shield, heck-I like it all. WTG Bud and I think you have your self confidence back. I'm still on the fence about Bubba. HH, Quindy.

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: Three neat finds today including saddle shield & initialed lead

Wow!
Very cool finds MM!
Love the etching details!

Thanks Antiq
I'm glad I didn't chuck this piece in the trash.
-MM-

Not bad for a Jack Wagon MM. Some research or someone on Tnet can fill you in on the potential buckle back lead (or I can for a small fee-LOL). I like the Suspender clip, saddle shield, heck-I like it all. WTG Bud and I think you have your self confidence back. I'm still on the fence about Bubba. HH, Quindy.

Every time I see that Jack Wagon commercial I think of you clowns. Thanks Q.
It was a good feeling getting back on track again. I thought of you as soon as I saw it was a saddle shield. As a matter of fact I called you, but someone was yapping on your line.
As far as Bubba, he's still happy digging potted meat cans. Now he keeps pull tabs too since I told him they were Colonial engagement rings from the 1700's. It keeps him busy at least.

I just got permission to detect an 1820 house. Plan on hitting it Saturday.
Have a great week,
Dug the Yank

 

[umrgolf]

Re: Three neat finds today including saddle shield & initialed lead

Great score on the saddle shield I don't think I've ever dug one? I know I saw Josh dig one, but they've eluded me.. btw, tell 4-H to stop letting his daughter play with lead

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: Three neat finds today including saddle shield & initialed lead

Great score on the saddle shield I don't think I've ever dug one? I know I saw Josh dig one, but they've eluded me.. btw, tell 4-H to stop letting his daughter play with lead

Jeff,
If YOU haven't dug one yet, I'm d-mn proud now. Between you & Josh there isn't much that's left to dig.

I had to LMAO on the 4-H comment. He actually PM'd me earlier and gave me some dodgy story about MAGgie (his wife) being lost over this way a long time ago and etching her name into a piece of lead. Then he asked me to send it back to her.
I told that boy to lay off the egg nog.
-Doug-

 

[Dman]

Re: Three neat finds today including saddle shield & initialed lead

Neat saddle shield.
Dman

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: Three neat finds today including saddle shield & initialed lead

Neat saddle shield.
Dman

Thanks Dman.
I'll trade you for that CSA buckle and I'll throw in my Toyota.
Good luck on your next hunt with Q. Make him carry his own equipment this time.
-Dug-

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Re: Three neat finds today including saddle shield & initialed lead

Nice saddle shield and with some leather! Took some force to do that. HH, Mike

 

[undergrounddrew]

Re: Three neat finds today including saddle shield & initialed lead

Great shield and finds!
Thank you for posting! Congrats!

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: Three neat finds today including saddle shield & initialed lead

Nice saddle shield and with some leather! Took some force to do that. HH, Mike

Thanks Mike.
The horse must have come to a sudden stop.
Hope you are doing well.
-Doug-

Great shield and finds!
Thank you for posting! Congrats!

Thanks Drew.

 

[Al Czervik]

Re: Three neat finds today including saddle shield & initialed lead

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~ Al

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: Three neat finds today including saddle shield & initialed lead

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~ Al

Thanks Al.
That's a TRIPLE neat.
Love your avatar.

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Re: Three neat finds today including saddle shield & initialed lead

part of the saddle with the shield is sort of strange , was it ripped apart in a battle lead things or flattened minis are found up here as well , just dug one with Abe carved on it. Nice digs MM

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: Three neat finds today including saddle shield & initialed lead

part of the saddle with the shield is sort of strange , was it ripped apart in a battle lead things or flattened minis are found up here as well , just dug one with Abe carved on it. Nice digs MM

Thanks CMD.
The closest big battle would have been Bentonville about 45 minutes away. Another strange find I had was about three years ago right down the road in the woods. It was a 6lb boreman frag with part of the threads, yet there was no battle in that area.

I would love to see that carved Abe piece if you don't mind posting it. I'm a big Abe fan.
Thanks,
MM

 

[nc-joe]

Re: Three neat finds today including saddle shield & initialed lead

Great finds there Doug! I like the shield for sure!!! Hate you missed out on the hunt a couple weeks ago, we had a great time and found some cool relics, too.

Let's hit some sites soon!!!

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: Three neat finds today including saddle shield & initialed lead

Great finds there Doug! I like the shield for sure!!! Hate you missed out on the hunt a couple weeks ago, we had a great time and found some cool relics, too.

Let's hit some sites soon!!!

Joe,
I hated missing that hunt. I've got a few new local spots now so they should keep me busy until Jan.
Just got the o.k. on one in VA. too. Now if I can just figure out how to get the shovel into frozen ground.
-Doug-

 

[Nana40]

Re: Three neat finds today including saddle shield & initialed lead

VERY kewl, MM! Maybe a little research is in order for that lead piece. That would be wild if you were to find info on it! Love the saddle shield! You're a fine diggin' Jack Wagon! Q made me say it.

Nana

 

[nc-joe]

Re: Three neat finds today including saddle shield & initialed lead

Great finds there Doug! I like the shield for sure!!! Hate you missed out on the hunt a couple weeks ago, we had a great time and found some cool relics, too.

Let's hit some sites soon!!!

Joe,
I hated missing that hunt. I've got a few new local spots now so they should keep me busy until Jan.
Just got the o.k. on one in VA. too. Now if I can just figure out how to get the shovel into frozen ground.
-Doug-

carry a gallon of water with you. Pour it out as you dig to loosen the soil. Works for hard dry soil (drought conditions) too.

 

[civilman1]

Re: Three neat finds today including saddle shield & initialed lead

Nice dig's Doug....the saddle shield and initialed lead seem to avoid me Merry X-Mas to you and your's