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    Richmond light infantry Blues

    In my youth I had seen original Civil War jackets belonging to the Richmond light infantry Blues that had silver washed Virginia buttons on them. Does anyone have any knowledge or know how to determine if all silver washed Virginia's are from that unit? That local militia unit was eventually...
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    Nice Silverwash Virginia

    Dug this in hunted out site. Any recommendations on brining the silver out some? This site has yielded 6 CS buttons in a small area. 2 Solid Cast VA, 1-2 piece VA, a CSN cuff, a CS Staff officer, and a Block I as well as an early navy one piece, 30+ flatties, several coins, and other items.
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    Lets share some tips, How do you clean buttons?

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    Two piece buckle ID help

    Can anyone recognize any possible ID on the tongue of this? Thank you for your time!
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    3 Confederate button week end!

    Attached are three buttons I found this past week end (uncleaned in picture). A solid cast VA, a two piece VA and a Block I. The other pics are from a couple of weeks ago, a Confederate Navy, an early 1 piece eagle anchor (zoom in on that!), and an 1821 caped bust dime. Site has yielded a...
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    Belt Buckle ID please!

    This was a yard sale find--Any ideas? It was found in Virgina, I thought maybe "Front Royal Howitzers" but no unit listed....... Thank you for your help!
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    Can you help?

    Found at a 1820-2016 house site. It was fould in very close vicinity to 3 confederate buttons and was 8 inches deep. It is old brass. Thank you!
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    What was this actually used for?

    Found by a friend, we know it is Circa 1810's but there are no attachment devices or even solder marks. Where these belt buckles or Shako brass? Any insight on use would be appreciated. Construction is thin brass
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    Can you help ID brass item?

    This was dug at an early site, kinda like a scabbard tip but does not seem functional as such. No hole in the end, all brass. Thank you!!!!!
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    Is this a sword grip guard??????

    Please, if the experts could weigh in, what do you think this is? Thank you
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    Coinstar Big Silver X2!!!!!

    Coinstars have dried up, I think a lot more people know to look but today paid off big time for me!! Two 1964 Kennedy halves.
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    Any ideas? Not lead, too hard.

    This was found in the woods of Va in an area that just had random shotgun shells. I appreciate any help. Shined up with a wipe of the finger, dulled some since it has been out of the ground.
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    Finally a good CW day!!!

    Got these in about 1.5 hours, I am looking forward to going back! Any ideas on the brass chain? Cape pin chain, stirrup chain, ????? Thanks
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    T2 question

    I love the T2, but pinpointing is really hard. The target is under the coil stem is at the end of the coil. My holes are huge! Any advi e? My pinpointed intervetres with the machine, is that bad? The machine starts going crazy and I have to uxsee the vibrating to locate the target. Any...
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    tried out my new Arrow head detector!!!

    I tried out my new arrow head detector and was able to find these in a freshly cleared lot. Never hunted for arrow heads before and it is fun!
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    T2 classic at beach questions

    Can anyone tell me if the t2 will work at the beach, and if anyone knows if mexico allows their use? Thank you
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    Nice brass star item, any ideas on use?

    This item was dug in central Virginia, can anyone pin point what its use was? There does appear to be two solder marks on the back. The area it was found was frequented from early 1800-modern times. Thanks!!!
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    Info about gold item please

    First-I hope you are well!! I found this item, I would assume it is a pocket watch case, do others agree? Also, what would the number stamped in it (second pick) be? Thank you!!
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    Please, some help on orgins of this.

    This was not dug, a coworker found in in an old house years ago. Any information would be helpful as to its age, use, or orgin. The outer case seems to be brass/copper, the inner items are unknown. The item measures 4 inches long. The fine work appears to be all fine metals. Thank you
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    UNKNOWN Civil War "SN" plate

    I found this "SN" plate and was wondering if anyone had any information about it. Thanks.
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