Don't want to turn this into a relic forum....

[jaken]

So I'll try to keep it relative. Here's a really cool US belt buckle embedded in melted glass. It was found in the firepit of a Civil War hut at our second Diggin' in Virginia event

 

[RED Matthews]

Well it is a unique find anyway. It is amazing what man can think of to create. Thank you for showing us your find. RED Matthews

 

[jaken]

I think it was more an accident than a creation Red. They put all sorts of things in their fireplaces. Boredom I guess.

 

[Basil.W.Duke]

ahhh yes....the DIV and the Farting fatman

 

[surfaceone]

Hey John,

Most excellent mixed media artifact, sir. What's the flip side look like? I wanna hear more of the backstory, please

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The message just north of mine is sure to secure it's author a spot near the top of Santa's Sheisty List.

 

[GuntherHess]

Usually when they get that hot the lead is long gone.
I have dug a lot of interesting items in cival war hut sites.

 

[GuntherHess]

I like seeing dug relics so post more.
You can post under Unexpected Discoveries section according to its description...
https://www.antique-bottles.net/forum/Unexpected-Discoveries/forumid-29/tt.htm
Relics arent really "unexpected" if you are digging in a civil war camp though...

Here are a few items I dug over the years.
http://www.mattsoldhouse.com/MC/civilwar/civilwar.htm