I dug this beauty. My first Civil War Infantry "I" Eagle button.

This was my first time relic hunting in Louisiana and I was not disappointed. All three days had some nice finds and the weather was absolutely fantastic with no rain and the temperature was in the mid 60's during the day. We lodged at a mansion that was built in 1912 and it was gorgeous with a lot of history. We had a 5 man hunt team and what a great bunch of guys.  

Chuck and Jerry had exceptional pouches. Just a sampling, Jerry had an 1856 Seated Liberty Quarter, a 1840 Seated Liberty Half Dime, a 1600's 1/2 Spanish Real and a general service Eagle Button. Chuck had 2 rare Eagle V buttons and an incredible Pre-Civil War Powder Flask. It was a hard decision to pick the best pouch but the Powder Flask pushed Chuck over the top and by vote he won for best pouch. Sal found a beautiful 1839 Seated Liberty Half Dime and Scott & I had nice Eagle buttons. We all had some civil war bullets and other various relics. 


My featured finds........

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I tried to clean up this Eagle button in hopes of finding some guilding but no luck.

Some nice old buckles.

I recovered this neat Skelton Key. The skeleton key got its name because of the shape of the opening it fits in. Rounded at the top with a narrowing triangle at the bottom, the keyhole resembles a stylized skull.

Saddle Rivot.

Found this piece while sifting. I think it is an early pencil?

Found 3 old Wheat Ear Pennies. We usually call them "Wheaties".

Early assorted buttons including an eyeball find...the white porcelain button.

Assorted bullets and shell casings. Some period and some more modern.

Neat old door knob. Very heavy and boy did it give a blasting signal.

These very old ceramic pieces were lying around probably indicatiing an old homestead. I picked up 3 distinctive pieces.

Old trigger. Probably mid 1800's.