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Posted May 14, 2010, 05:17:09 pm

This year was not looking very promising for me in the detecting department. I leave for Afghanistan in a little over a week, and don't return until Christmas. I have been busy gearing up for that and all that comes with it, but managed to get out last week for just my second hunt of the season, the first being a nothing hunt really.

I headed for a site that has turned up some excellent finds, and it did not disappoint this time around either.

10 or so British buttons from various regiments including the 2st, 29th, and 84th. This would normally be enough to be considered a fantastic hunt by anyone's standards...but I was not done there.

Also turned up a beautiful brass heart likely associated with the 21st Regiment.

The 2 finds of the day however were this 84th regiment pewter badge. Some of the experts out there believe it could be a cockade button or badge of sorts, but do agree it is the only of it's kind known to exist. A find of a lifetime.

IS it possible to make 2 finds of a lifetime in a day? Sure is...

I dug up both halves of this beautiful Kings 8th Regiment neck stock clasp about 10 feet and 4 hours apart. Ironically I found the first half at the beginning of the hunt and was disappointed there were no markings on it...and I muttered to myself I would like to find the other half and have it engraved with a regimental number or name. Again, this is the only known example in existence. Talk about a rare day with some rare finds!!

I also dug several George III coppers and misc junk.

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Reply To This Topic #1 Posted May 14, 2010, 05:19:48 pm

Those are really great early finds.

Good luck over there and be safe.

HH Jer
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Reply To This Topic #2 Posted May 14, 2010, 05:23:57 pm

best find i seen this year banner for sure ........and stay safe over there .......pine
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Reply To This Topic #3 Posted May 14, 2010, 05:31:10 pm

Amazing  icon_thumleft
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Reply To This Topic #4 Posted May 14, 2010, 06:16:46 pm

This is one of the best posts I've seen this year... Congrats on some amazing finds CD thumbsup

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Reply To This Topic #5 Posted May 14, 2010, 06:18:37 pm

Fantastic artifacts!!!!!!!!Keep us posted with more of the finds!
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Reply To This Topic #6 Posted May 14, 2010, 06:33:32 pm

Some very cool relics. WTG thumbsup Hope everything goes well and you have a safe return home.
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Reply To This Topic #7 Posted May 14, 2010, 06:35:20 pm

Colonial Dude,

Good finds!  But major points are for you to be safe, careful, and know that we are praying for you, and you are in our thoughts daily.  I could say 'be careful' forever, but we mean it.  Bless you for your service, and please come home to the Ole USA safely.  - Noodle

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Reply To This Topic #8 Posted May 14, 2010, 06:35:53 pm

This is one of the best posts I've seen this year... Congrats on some amazing finds CD thumbsup

absolutely one of the best posts i've seen all year. freakin' unbelieveable!
i'd give a month of coppers for a tenth of that.
you've got my banner vote.

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Reply To This Topic #9 Posted May 14, 2010, 06:37:26 pm

Colonial Dude,

What an incredible day!! The Gods of Metal Detecting were definitely smiling upon you!! A nice pre-deployment gift!! Banner finds indeed!! Wow....unreal!!!

Stay safe! Be strong!
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Reply To This Topic #10 Posted May 14, 2010, 06:42:30 pm

What an incredible find..Glad you found both halfs... icon_thumleft

Reply To This Topic #11 Posted May 14, 2010, 06:51:27 pm

Only had 1 neck stock clasp (Plain), one with a Regimental provenance must be a dream come true headbang
All the buttons are great & some in excellent condition Shocked

If this doesn't make the banner its time to pack it all in....

Whats on the back of the Brass Heart, these are common decor on horse's

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Reply To This Topic #12 Posted May 14, 2010, 07:03:01 pm

absolutely beautiful

Have detector, Will Travel  
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Reply To This Topic #13 Posted May 14, 2010, 07:04:33 pm

I would give up my spot on the BANNER for that baby right there!    Awsome patina and overall condition Shocked   What a great hunt !

 Thank You for serving our country so we all can enjoy the little things like Metal Detecting.

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Reply To This Topic #14 Posted May 14, 2010, 07:08:23 pm

Sod the finds just stay safe in the "Stan". Take care from Terry Taliban and come home safe then show us the best you can. My thoughts are with you and your compadres notworthy.

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Reply To This Topic #15 Posted May 14, 2010, 07:20:56 pm

Day-am!  Why isn't this on the banner already!  That neck stock is a find of a lifetime!

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Reply To This Topic #16 Posted May 14, 2010, 07:21:56 pm

Thank you for sharing your finds.

More importantly, thank you for your service.

Keep your head down and your powder dry.

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Reply To This Topic #17 Posted May 14, 2010, 07:29:59 pm

Awesome finds !! Thanks for your service and return safe !  icon_thumright

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Reply To This Topic #18 Posted May 14, 2010, 07:30:57 pm

That Is Stunning!! Shocked Shocked headbang headbang
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Reply To This Topic #19 Posted May 14, 2010, 07:37:34 pm

   
   Super finds , BANNER all the way !   those are stellar finds - never seen that - &^%$# - on here
   before .   I know jack about early militaria , and I can tell those finds are the bomb !  Argentium.
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Reply To This Topic #20 Posted May 14, 2010, 07:39:19 pm

I've been there a couple of times and my son is there now. Just be aware of your surroundings and you'll be fine. I'll say a prayer for you. Good luck.

Reply To This Topic #21 Posted May 14, 2010, 08:27:11 pm

Thanks very much everyone. I only wish all hunts could be like this....then again, I guess hunts like this being so rare is what makes the hobby so great.

Ohhh....and thanks for the thoughts and prayers...I am in Canada however.

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Reply To This Topic #22 Posted May 14, 2010, 08:56:18 pm

A man's greatness is not measured by how many servants he has, but by how many he serves. You are serving millions, thank you from one of them. (whish I could give credit for the quote, but memory fails me)
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Reply To This Topic #23 Posted May 15, 2010, 01:21:09 am

Sweet and untouched!  And perfect uniform patina. Banner+ material.

BTW, doesn't matter Canadian or American or British...the thoughts of your commitment and safety go beyond the borders.  Thanks and come back safely.  You've got a lot of detecting to finish at that site thumbsup.
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Reply To This Topic #24 Posted May 15, 2010, 02:29:07 am

I could easily be talked into saying Banner.
Just for finding both halves.
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Reply To This Topic #25 Posted May 15, 2010, 02:41:05 am

Now that's so sweet!! A real banner find!
I would have been just giddy over just the buttons.
Awesome hunt, and something to keep your thoughts warm till your return to the soils.
Keep safe, and hope to hook up for a hunt in the future. icon_thumright

Reply To This Topic #26 Posted May 15, 2010, 03:11:58 am

 Shocked Shocked Shocked notworthy notworthy notworthy headbang headbang

You Deserve the Banner for going over there my Friend notworthy keep yourself safe Smiley the finds are indeed stunning, we find nice things in the UK and old to Tongue but the range of the items you posted are indeed spectacular Shocked Shocked
Make room up Top headbang

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Reply To This Topic #27 Posted May 15, 2010, 03:26:12 am

 Cool Cool Cool Eighth Reg. and all those amazing buttons are  Shocked Shocked  fantastic !! U have another vote from me, ColonialDude . More important,  icon_pirat  stay out of harms way over in ali baba country .  headbang   CMDdawg

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Reply To This Topic #28 Posted May 15, 2010, 03:41:52 am

Dude, those are amazing finds. Banner for sure. Thank you for your service.
Be safe over there.
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Reply To This Topic #29 Posted May 15, 2010, 03:42:20 am

Wow! Those are some killer finds. Good luck on your deployment, come back safe and hit that place again. icon_thumleft

Reply To This Topic #30 Posted May 15, 2010, 03:49:48 am

What an amazing day, You have my vote for banner thumbsup thumbsup thumbsup Be safe on your tour!!!
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Reply To This Topic #31 Posted May 15, 2010, 04:28:27 am

Some brilliant finds there Shocked icon_thumleft

Stay safe!

Who needs Cartwheel Pennies anyway?

Reply To This Topic #32 Posted May 15, 2010, 04:59:21 am

Woweee, that complete neck stock clasp is really special, I have one half of one and at least it has a very beautiful decorative design on it, but to find one that is military marked, Wow!..   All the buttons you found, well, a hunt you will remember for the rest of your life I am sure.....

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Reply To This Topic #33 Posted May 15, 2010, 05:08:58 am

Great finds :icon_thumright:good luck over there, come back safe icon_thumright
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Reply To This Topic #34 Posted May 15, 2010, 05:11:57 am

Great finds! Stay safe over there mate headbang

Cheers
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Reply To This Topic #35 Posted May 15, 2010, 05:30:06 am

 icon_thumleft :icon_thumleft:I vote Banner! I'd say you did pretty good on your second hunt of the season. Thank you for your service over in Afghanistan & Be safe!
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Reply To This Topic #36 Posted May 15, 2010, 05:30:52 am

 notworthy notworthy notworthy notworthy Definitely a treasure trove of relics!!!!!!        CONGRATULATIONS!!!! There has to be more at that site. Good Luck  Hogge

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Reply To This Topic #37 Posted May 15, 2010, 06:06:59 am

Fantastic and its a day you wont forget  headbang hello2 hello2
Return home safe  icon_thumright
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Reply To This Topic #38 Posted May 15, 2010, 07:16:54 am

That is a stunning hunt.  Stunning!  This is one of the BEST posts I have ever seen for Rev. War on this or any forum.

Way to go!   notworthy


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Reply To This Topic #39 Posted May 15, 2010, 08:27:02 am

A great day detecting?  I would say you dug a wing to a museum!

Congrats!


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Reply To This Topic #40 Posted May 15, 2010, 09:18:25 am

wow, what a bunch of great finds!!

I would have bet the junk from the site would have been a decent post in itself, that's some serious relics!!


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Reply To This Topic #41 Posted May 15, 2010, 10:05:46 am

Super hunt and we wish you the best in the months to come.

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Reply To This Topic #42 Posted May 15, 2010, 10:27:41 am

Here is the proof that Canada is loaded with Revolutionary war buttons. Wink I am speechless about your day, but at the same time, I am smiling. Grin You showed Iron Patch how to hunt the Rev war button. laughing9 headbang headbang headbang notworthy Thanks for sharing!

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Reply To This Topic #43 Posted May 15, 2010, 11:10:56 am

most excellent finds your hunt was great good luck in comming months war is so un cool wish this generation could have missed it i had mine in1969 you know that little mess in southeast asia oh life goes on keep your head down and stafe safe thank you for defending us i guess this is nessary headbang notworthy

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Reply To This Topic #44 Posted May 15, 2010, 12:35:46 pm

FANTASTIC!  But more importantly, THANK YOU for protecting us.  Sincerely, Breezie

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Reply To This Topic #45 Posted May 15, 2010, 05:23:46 pm

All I have to say is WOW!

Thanks for your service!

Good Luck & Happy Hunting

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Reply To This Topic #46 Posted May 15, 2010, 06:01:54 pm

A very important historical find, should be in a museum, unbelievable, I'm in total awe, please be very safe in the sandbox, take care of each other over there, we will pray for your safe return
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Reply To This Topic #47 Posted May 15, 2010, 09:35:55 pm

best find i seen this year banner for sure ........and stay safe over there .......pine
And detune some taliband sucks.....

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Reply To This Topic #48 Posted May 15, 2010, 09:56:53 pm

Great finds....congrats !  thumbsup

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Reply To This Topic #49 Posted May 16, 2010, 05:32:26 am

Man, those are some awesome finds!   That's the only one known to have survived time or is it the only one Ever made?
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Reply To This Topic #50 Posted May 16, 2010, 05:38:09 am

Very happy you were able to save such precious peices of history.
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Reply To This Topic #51 Posted May 16, 2010, 06:06:23 am

 icon_thumright  WOW WOW WOW!  icon_thumleft

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Reply To This Topic #52 Posted May 16, 2010, 07:41:04 am

WOW, that is what it is all about.
Thank you for your service to our country.

Reply To This Topic #53 Posted May 16, 2010, 07:43:30 am

Thanks for the all the comments reference the finds, and especially all the well wishes. I fully intend to return home to dig another day! Going to be a long time without the family though, and a long time with no detecting! I guess I could detect there, but digging up mines isn't really my thing.


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Reply To This Topic #54 Posted May 16, 2010, 07:51:50 am

Man, those are some awesome finds!   That's the only one known to have survived time or is it the only one Ever made?
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Hmmm....very good question. I would say a bit of both perhaps? It's certainly the only one known to have stood the test of time, of course it is possible there is another out there somewhere in a box, but not likely.

As for being the only one ever made, I would wager a guess that's probably NOT the case, but I suppose it could be!? There are other rev war neck stock clasps out there in collections from several other regiments. I believe these were not an issued item however. Perhaps they were in plain, but more than likely the officer who owned them had them engraved as they pleased. There is an example or two of neck stock clasps with the officers name engraved on them, so I would tend to believe what was on them, if anything was a matter a of preference. Of course...I could be wrong hah

I certainly wouldn't mind finding something with a name engraved on it from that period. That would make a find so much more interesting, to be able to research the soldier who owned something! Maybe next time out  icon_thumleft

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Reply To This Topic #55 Posted May 16, 2010, 07:54:23 am

Great finds, THer.   Banner material, 2 or 3 times over.   Glad that you had such a great hunt.
Now, to the most important part.......you be safe over in Afghan country.   And, DON'T TAKE YOUR DETECTOR WITH YOU!!!
Lots of stuff over there that you wouldn't want to find.   laughing9  Be safe, and get back to the States and your family ASAP.
(And, if you ever get stationed here in S. Korea, then email me before you get here, and let me find a site or two that we can
hunt.   It would be my priviledge to show you how we do it in ROK.)

Can't find it if you're watching tv at home, your machine isn't on, and the head of your detector is pointed up!!
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Reply To This Topic #56 Posted May 16, 2010, 08:25:58 am

That is a stunning hunt.  Stunning!  This is one of the BEST posts I have ever seen for Rev. War on this or any forum.

Way to go!   notworthy


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Reply To This Topic #57 Posted May 16, 2010, 09:37:16 am

congrats on those great finds and on making the banner !!! thumbsup
Stay safe over there and come see us when you get time !!

ALLEN
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Reply To This Topic #58 Posted May 16, 2010, 09:48:48 am

Wow your finds over the last couple of years are not short of simply amazing...Congrats on another find of a lifetime... May you dig many more....hope post something like that at some point

take care
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Seymour Johnson AFB NC
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Reply To This Topic #59 Posted May 16, 2010, 08:20:43 pm

 Awesome,awesome relics brother! Canada ,USA the UK,Australia and many others we are still brothers! Stay safe over there and thanks for your service!! icon_salut icon_salut icon_salut

God and country.

Reply To This Topic #60 Posted May 19, 2010, 04:51:01 pm

Wow your finds over the last couple of years are not short of simply amazing...Congrats on another find of a lifetime... May you dig many more....hope post something like that at some point

take care

Thanks. I expect I will have some slow years coming like we all do in this hobby, but it's years like this one and the last that make this hobby so exciting.

Good luck in the fields this year!

I will check into the forums as often as I can and live through you guys.


Velox Versutus Vigilans
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paterson nj
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Reply To This Topic #61 Posted May 25, 2010, 07:48:26 am

wow outstanding finds
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Cary, NC
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Reply To This Topic #62 Posted May 25, 2010, 08:45:45 am

Fantastic finds,  Stay safe Brother.  My third deployment would have been Afganistan this past January, except that I broke my leg on a night tactical parachute jump last fall.  So I ended up retiring a couple of months ago. 
  Best Regards, Ron
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Tacoma Washington coachadmin@sbcglobal.net

Reply To This Topic #63 Posted May 25, 2010, 10:21:38 am

Just AMAZING  hello2

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Please be safe over there...if its your first time get with a vet... and remember U can never pack enuff 5.56mm and Grenades are your friend.

This item should make for some interesting research when U get back.

Please PM me with your address so I can send a CARE package or two to you and the other Heroes.

Gods Speed to you.

Christian K Thomas

"The borders of our nation are defined by the graves of our fallen soldiers buried on foreign soil"   Gen G.S. Patton
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Reply To This Topic #64 Posted May 30, 2010, 12:35:33 pm

Wow!  You must have some 'friendly ground' up there for these great items to look as they do!

Take care of yourself and come home safely.  Thanks for sharing these excellent artifacts.
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Reply To This Topic #65 Posted May 30, 2010, 08:18:08 pm

Thanks very much everyone. I only wish all hunts could be like this....then again, I guess hunts like this being so rare is what makes the hobby so great.

Ohhh....and thanks for the thoughts and prayers...I am in Canada however.
Same side, same cause. Thanks for your service. Will say a prayer for your safe return.
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Reply To This Topic #66 Posted Jun 06, 2010, 08:18:16 pm

Wow, nice finds icon_thumright   Hope you are doing well.
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Reply To This Topic #67 Posted Jun 06, 2010, 11:42:06 pm

Outstanding!  hello2

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