2 Much Trash
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What holds greater value for you, history wise, as a Civil War relic hunter. A bullet, a button, a buckle/plate, camp lead, scrap brass, etc? 
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Camp Pollard
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I love it all. But I'll have to admit I'm looking for that next plate every time I go out. Lol
For me ,the more personal an item is and the story it tells are the best finds for me. Although I also have the fever to find another plate. I'm not sure there's a better feeling in the world than to hold that plate as your hands shake as you realize what you have unearthed...Good post brings back memories I will never forget.
2 Much Trash
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That's a nice plate Mark.
2 Much Trash
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It seems that we all think alike. Let's all get together and go relic hunting. A cold beer on the first plate.
2 Much Trash
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speedbug said:For me ,the more personal an item is and the story it tells are the best finds for me. Although I also have the fever to find another plate. I'm not sure there's a better feeling in the world than to hold that plate as your hands shake as you realize what you have unearthed...Good post brings back memories I will never forget.
Back on Feb. 12, 2012 I had a post about a breast plate I found many moons ago with the soldier's name and unit carved on the back. It's always been my most treasured relic. Since then I've gotten a little more information surrounding this plate. Found out his nickname was "Poster" , got a copy of his death certificate, a picture of his unit, and even a picture of his father. No picture of Ira yet but I'm still searching
Bill
Cajuncoinhunter
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Great story.
This I.D disc from a soldier that had enlisted only under his first and middle name, an alias, to hide his enlistment from his mother, for he was the only man left in the household. Wounded in the Battle of Chancellorsville, healed for a year, mustered back in the 110th, only to be killed in action near Petersburg 6 months prior to the Wars end. I recovered William's disc where his unit was in camp just before entering Chancellorsville. Thanks to the National Archives, who had clued me in to his true identity and much of his story.
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2 Much Trash
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That is awesome!
DIGGER-SEAN-N-VA
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Hello everyone, I am new to this site and love the reads & pics.
Morelic55,I read your comment about carved bullets. I found any interesting one around a Union Fort site in Suffolk, VA. It was a minie ball carved into a solider. Hope you all like it.
Morelic55,I read your comment about carved bullets. I found any interesting one around a Union Fort site in Suffolk, VA. It was a minie ball carved into a solider. Hope you all like it.
Cajuncoinhunter
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Coolest carved minie I've ever seen !
DIGGER-SEAN-N-VA
Member
Thanks guys. I found it back in Feb. of this year along with the usual CW bullets and camp lead. Once at home and after removing the dirt, I was in complete shock when I realized what I had dung. To date that is my favorite find of all.
Cajuncoinhunter, I had the privilege of diggin in my wife's home town of Bayou Vista just past Morgan City. Her uncle allowed me to dig his yard, He lives right on the Atchafalaya. Within the 1st 30 mins I had dug round balls and minies. I also pulled an 1877 Seated dime (my 1st and to date only seated). I am drooling for our return trip to do it all over again.
I actually worked in Houma for a few months about 6 years ago. The people down there were so pleasantly humble and welcoming to me. I really enjoyed the short time i lived & worked there.
Cajuncoinhunter, I had the privilege of diggin in my wife's home town of Bayou Vista just past Morgan City. Her uncle allowed me to dig his yard, He lives right on the Atchafalaya. Within the 1st 30 mins I had dug round balls and minies. I also pulled an 1877 Seated dime (my 1st and to date only seated). I am drooling for our return trip to do it all over again.
I actually worked in Houma for a few months about 6 years ago. The people down there were so pleasantly humble and welcoming to me. I really enjoyed the short time i lived & worked there.
2 Much Trash
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I sure do like it. What a find. Should be in a display case all my itself. 
Welcome to the forum. Keep posting your finds when you can. It's great to see Civil War relics, especially the ones that come out of the ground. I had an old friend that years ago dug a nude woman carved from bullet. Goes to show you not much has changed in 150 years.
Welcome to the forum. Keep posting your finds when you can. It's great to see Civil War relics, especially the ones that come out of the ground. I had an old friend that years ago dug a nude woman carved from bullet. Goes to show you not much has changed in 150 years.