1-6-08 finds with Mlee1969

[Gbrown]

Mark and I got to our hot spot again this morning, The first picture is his finds that include a top and bottom of a hotchkiss shell. They were in the same hole. Not sure where the rest of it went. He also found a old coin, pocket knife, and a few brass and lead odds and ends.

I found a variety of brass and lead. The flat buttons and anchor button were my finds of the day, not sure if military or civilian. The front side of the big button has a square pattern. Overall, it was a very nice day spent hunting with a friend. HH gary

[reirelics]

Gary looks like you and Mark had a good day
very nice finds
Raymond

[mlee1969]

It was a very nice day indeed. Thanks for posting my finds for me 'til I can get a new camera. Hopefully we can get back there next weekend.

HH...
Mark

[raw-war-digger]

Hey Gary & Mark! Glad that you both were able to get out and save some History! It's nice to "Share" a dig with a "Friend" as well! Continued Success to you both! HH, GL, Roger

[Daniel in AK]

Awesome digs.And that button with the Ribbon backmark is way cool! !st one like that Ive seen.What does the back of the Navy Button look like? Daniel

[Gbrown]

Hi daniel, thanks for the reply. The back of the anchor button is blank and the shank is gone, In Tice, the closest button to it is the NA236 on page 160. It may be post or pre or a civilian button, who knows, HH, gary

[Daniel in AK]

Hey gary I done tried searching that one and I cant come up with anyhting close to it.So Like you Im leaning towards a civilian button.I still cant get over how wide the cross arm is on that anchor,but I still like it,definetly a cool old button.

One other way I try and identify my Colonial finds when all else fails is that I post it on UK sites and see if I get any responces there.Good luck on your next outing.Daniel