A few finds...

[Anonymous]

Slipped out for a bit and did some digging and found a few interesting items. The 1st pic is of a flat button, the front seems to be silver plate and the back mark reads "HEAT TREBLE PLATED" with a bird top center. Has anyone ever seen it before? It has an early NY feel to it.


The next pic has an eagle cuff, a brass square piece with the numbers "191" on it(any thoughts), and what looks to be the worlds smallest lock. Possibly part of a watch chain?


The last pic has the rest of the finds. A few buttons, lots of backs, belt keeper and some bullets. Does anyone recognize the brass piece with the "T" cut out not sure if its period but it looks familiar?

 

[TechBill]

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[ihuntrelics!]

Very nice and interesting finds John. Looks like a very productive spot.
Scott

 

[Va Dave]

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[SGTLOWE]

I have not had any sweet SC pop out yet... But I will keep trying, Thanks Scott


John

 

[Va Dave]

It's part of the shoulder scales. The key that fit through that slot was sewn to the uniform and was how they attached the scales. Shoulder scales was put out of use quickly...it gave the enemy something to aim at.

Dave

 

[SGTLOWE]

I sent you a PM did you get it?

 

[Mike from Balto]

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[Anonymous]

I like the lock

 

[cach-trader]

Greetings from someone who happened upon this post while doing some research. Found what appears to be a sample of the same "treble plated" button in a field just this evening (King & Queen County, Virginia) Site was an old farm but also reportedly a transient POW camp during the Civil War, so no telling if it was of military origin or civilian origin. HOWEVER, look very closely at the back of your button; mine clearly has inscribed "BEST TREBLE PLATED" sorry no picture). If it is that yours is well worn, you might now be able to make out "BEST" as opposed to "HEAT"

Paul