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JUNE 2015 HAS THREE WINNERS!
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WINNER #1
My first U.S. favorite find for June 2015 is the collection of 20 Civil War Buttons, found by Logan R. from Tennessee with his AT Pro.
Logan relives the discovery, “Recently I upgraded to an AT Pro, immediately the finds started coming. Within about 5 months I've dug around 70 silver coins and numerous other great finds! This picture right here is from a hunt a couple of days ago that will defiantly go down as one of my favorite hunts ever. I recently got a new permission at a mid 1800's home in my town. The owner told me that the place had been pounded by detectorists already but I was more than welcome to look around. I was pretty confident that with the right set up, I could maybe pick out a few small relics that may have been missed, I had no idea what was coming to me. Digging nothing but junk, I was starting to lose hope, but I wasn't gonna stop there. I came up on an odd squeaker tone and decided to dig it. I was very surprised when an eagle cuff button popped out! I excitedly ran to the truck and put it in a safe place and went back to digging. When I got back to the hole, I checked again with my Pro- Pointer and got a beep! Another cuff button! I did this for an entire hour, pulling buttons out left and right, some coat buttons and some cuffs. I wound up digging 20 eagle buttons out of this one spot! One of my best hunts and all because of my AT Pro!”
Logan R. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Logan relives the discovery, “Recently I upgraded to an AT Pro, immediately the finds started coming. Within about 5 months I've dug around 70 silver coins and numerous other great finds! This picture right here is from a hunt a couple of days ago that will defiantly go down as one of my favorite hunts ever. I recently got a new permission at a mid 1800's home in my town. The owner told me that the place had been pounded by detectorists already but I was more than welcome to look around. I was pretty confident that with the right set up, I could maybe pick out a few small relics that may have been missed, I had no idea what was coming to me. Digging nothing but junk, I was starting to lose hope, but I wasn't gonna stop there. I came up on an odd squeaker tone and decided to dig it. I was very surprised when an eagle cuff button popped out! I excitedly ran to the truck and put it in a safe place and went back to digging. When I got back to the hole, I checked again with my Pro- Pointer and got a beep! Another cuff button! I did this for an entire hour, pulling buttons out left and right, some coat buttons and some cuffs. I wound up digging 20 eagle buttons out of this one spot! One of my best hunts and all because of my AT Pro!”
Logan R. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
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WINNER #2
My second favorite U.S. find is the Civil War Eagle Sword Belt Plate, discovered by Larry S. from Iowa with his AT Pro.
Larry tells his tale. “I bought my AT Pro in November of 2013 and have been constantly amazed with the glimpses of history I get with every target I retrieve. On May 13th this year my hunting buddy and I were allowed to detect a beautiful 1900’s limestone home in a small town in Northeast Iowa. I picked up a solid high tone about 3 feet from the base of a large pine tree. The soil was soft and moist making for fairly easy digging, or I may have given up on the best find of my life. At about 7” under a 3” root I finally extracted my prize. How did a standard issue officer’s 1851 civil war eagle sword belt plate end up under this pine tree? The property owners have the deed and abstract and offered to help me try to track down the details to this mystery. My mild interest in “old stuff” has turned into a quest for the answer to an intriguing puzzle. Thanks for letting me share my little tale, hopefully I can track down and share the truth behind this beautiful artifact.”
Larry S. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Larry tells his tale. “I bought my AT Pro in November of 2013 and have been constantly amazed with the glimpses of history I get with every target I retrieve. On May 13th this year my hunting buddy and I were allowed to detect a beautiful 1900’s limestone home in a small town in Northeast Iowa. I picked up a solid high tone about 3 feet from the base of a large pine tree. The soil was soft and moist making for fairly easy digging, or I may have given up on the best find of my life. At about 7” under a 3” root I finally extracted my prize. How did a standard issue officer’s 1851 civil war eagle sword belt plate end up under this pine tree? The property owners have the deed and abstract and offered to help me try to track down the details to this mystery. My mild interest in “old stuff” has turned into a quest for the answer to an intriguing puzzle. Thanks for letting me share my little tale, hopefully I can track down and share the truth behind this beautiful artifact.”
Larry S. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
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WINNER #3
My third U.S. favorite find is the C.S.A. buckle, found by Travis R. from Louisiana with his AT Pro.
Travis shares his story. “Second trip out with the AT Pro and almost had a heart attack when I pulled this CSA plate from its prior resting place 10 inches down in south Mississippi. There is no way my prior detector would have been able to pick this up. I am blown away with how much time I am spending digging quality target instead of digging trash. This is because of the awesome capabilities of the AT Pro and ease of use. Thank you Garrett!!
Travis R. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Travis shares his story. “Second trip out with the AT Pro and almost had a heart attack when I pulled this CSA plate from its prior resting place 10 inches down in south Mississippi. There is no way my prior detector would have been able to pick this up. I am blown away with how much time I am spending digging quality target instead of digging trash. This is because of the awesome capabilities of the AT Pro and ease of use. Thank you Garrett!!
Travis R. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
MAY 2015 WINNER
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WINNER #1
My United States Favorite Find for May 2015 is the Union Civil War Belt Plate, found by Seth E. from Pennsylvania with his AT Pro.
It’s so exciting to see a young man discover history with a Garrett! Seth shared his story with Garrett, and so here I share it with our readers.
"I was metal detecting at a 1700’s Log Cabin Site that was used up until the late 1800’s and came across a solid 81 signal on the AT Pro. It was about 8 inches deep and had to dig through a ton of roots to get it, but I finally pulled it out of the hole and saw it was my very first U.S. Belt Plate from the Civil War! All the hooks are attached and has all the lead back filling! I just started metal detecting about a year ago, I am 15 now and plan on detecting forever!"
Great job Seth! May you be an inspiration to all treasure hunters.
Seth E. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
It’s so exciting to see a young man discover history with a Garrett! Seth shared his story with Garrett, and so here I share it with our readers.
"I was metal detecting at a 1700’s Log Cabin Site that was used up until the late 1800’s and came across a solid 81 signal on the AT Pro. It was about 8 inches deep and had to dig through a ton of roots to get it, but I finally pulled it out of the hole and saw it was my very first U.S. Belt Plate from the Civil War! All the hooks are attached and has all the lead back filling! I just started metal detecting about a year ago, I am 15 now and plan on detecting forever!"
Great job Seth! May you be an inspiration to all treasure hunters.
Seth E. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
APRIL 2015 HAS TWO WINNERS!!!
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WINNER #1
My first favorite find is the Civil War ID Badge, discovered by Karen S. from Macon, GA with her AT Pro.
Here’s Karen’s story. "All I can say is WOW! The AT Pro and and the pin pointer didn’t fail me with this great find. Searching in a local park in downtown Macon, GA. About an hour into the hunt, I got this great signal and about 6 inches down I got this Civil War ID Badge. It reads:
A.S.L. Ent
Co D
118th Regt P.V.
J.N.K (small letters on bottom)
With the help of some club members, I traced this to Algernon Sydney Logan Ent that was with the Pennsylvania Volunteers, "The Corn Exchange" Regiment, 1st Sergeant.
Enlisted 8-15-1862. Mustered out with his company 6-1-1865. Thank you Garrett for helping me uncover this AMAZING piece of history!"
Rare historical find in great condition! Maybe there are some ancestors who can be notified. I love it.
Karen S. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Here’s Karen’s story. "All I can say is WOW! The AT Pro and and the pin pointer didn’t fail me with this great find. Searching in a local park in downtown Macon, GA. About an hour into the hunt, I got this great signal and about 6 inches down I got this Civil War ID Badge. It reads:
A.S.L. Ent
Co D
118th Regt P.V.
J.N.K (small letters on bottom)
With the help of some club members, I traced this to Algernon Sydney Logan Ent that was with the Pennsylvania Volunteers, "The Corn Exchange" Regiment, 1st Sergeant.
Enlisted 8-15-1862. Mustered out with his company 6-1-1865. Thank you Garrett for helping me uncover this AMAZING piece of history!"
Rare historical find in great condition! Maybe there are some ancestors who can be notified. I love it.
Karen S. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
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WINNER #2
My second favorite find is the Anchor Crucifix, discovered by James B. from Bedford, TX with his AT Pro.
Here’s James’ story. "I went out for a short hunt in Bedford Texas. I hunted for about 40 minutes and found this Anchor Crucifix about 2 inches in depth. It’s now my more unique find since I have 18 months in this hobby. This Mariner’s Crucifix is made of 925 silver and its meaning is hope and security in a storm. Other unique thing about this item is that I found it in Bedford Texas which is about 300 miles from the Gulf of Mexico."
Great find! This is a special find to me because it’s symbolic of my father’s interests, Navy and Christ.
James B. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Here’s James’ story. "I went out for a short hunt in Bedford Texas. I hunted for about 40 minutes and found this Anchor Crucifix about 2 inches in depth. It’s now my more unique find since I have 18 months in this hobby. This Mariner’s Crucifix is made of 925 silver and its meaning is hope and security in a storm. Other unique thing about this item is that I found it in Bedford Texas which is about 300 miles from the Gulf of Mexico."
Great find! This is a special find to me because it’s symbolic of my father’s interests, Navy and Christ.
James B. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
MARCH 2015 HAS TWO WINNERS!!!
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WINNER #1
My first favorite find is the 1861 War Eagle Dog Tag, found by Danny C. from Virginia with his AT Pro.
Here is Danny's story submission from March 14, 2015. "Today I found a 1961 war eagle dog tag which belonged to John Vanderpool. Although injured on august 28th, 1862 from a gun shot wound, he lived to fight another day. You can find a deposition online of him explaining the death of his friend due to being shot in the groin and bleeding out. His brother Simon Vanderpool also inlisted with him but later deserted, eventually being caught and assigned to another regiment."
VANDERPOOL. JOHN.- Age, 28 years.
Enlisted, September 30, 1861, at Cortland, to serve three years;
Mustered in as private, Co. F, October 4. 1861;
Wounded in action, August 28, 1862, at Gainesville, Va.;
Transferred to Co. D, July 1, 1864;
Discharged, October 24, 1864 near Petersburg, Va.
After the war, Vanderpool gave a deposition on the death of Thomas Hoffman, his tent mate, in the Battle of Gainsville. John Vanderpool died April 1, 1897 and is buried at Green Hills Cemetery, Dryden, NY, in the "Civil War Veterans" section.
Good find and research Danny! Perhaps someday it can be returned to his descendants if any. Thanks for sharing.
Danny C. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Here is Danny's story submission from March 14, 2015. "Today I found a 1961 war eagle dog tag which belonged to John Vanderpool. Although injured on august 28th, 1862 from a gun shot wound, he lived to fight another day. You can find a deposition online of him explaining the death of his friend due to being shot in the groin and bleeding out. His brother Simon Vanderpool also inlisted with him but later deserted, eventually being caught and assigned to another regiment."
VANDERPOOL. JOHN.- Age, 28 years.
Enlisted, September 30, 1861, at Cortland, to serve three years;
Mustered in as private, Co. F, October 4. 1861;
Wounded in action, August 28, 1862, at Gainesville, Va.;
Transferred to Co. D, July 1, 1864;
Discharged, October 24, 1864 near Petersburg, Va.
After the war, Vanderpool gave a deposition on the death of Thomas Hoffman, his tent mate, in the Battle of Gainsville. John Vanderpool died April 1, 1897 and is buried at Green Hills Cemetery, Dryden, NY, in the "Civil War Veterans" section.
Good find and research Danny! Perhaps someday it can be returned to his descendants if any. Thanks for sharing.
Danny C. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
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WINNER #2
My second favorite find is the Confederate States Reef Buckle, found by Joe P. from Virginia with his AT Pro.
Here is Joe’s story. "On Jan 31 2015 I found the reef half of a CS reef buckle while hunting a new permission with a friend. Since then the weather has been real cold and we have had snow. It has keep me up nights thinking about the other half of that buckle. We went back twice to try and find it, but both times the ground was frozen solid and we could not dig at that spot. Finally last Sunday, 3/15/15, I got there and found several bullets but no buckle. I thought then that it was probably not there.This past Saturday 3/21/15 it was calling for mid 60s and had rained Friday. Conditions were right so we made plans to go. I put the large coil back on my AT Pro for maximum depth, new batts, and was all bizz. We got there at 8:00am and the first two signals were junk. Then I got a good solid hit and dug the hole. I about crap my paints when I saw the side of that tongue!!! Later in the day I found the sword hook off of the belt about three feet from the tongue. My two friends and I had a great day! That day was better than any buzz you can buy!!! I will probably never top it."
Excellent find, story, and persistence Joe! Thanks for sharing.
Joe P. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Here is Joe’s story. "On Jan 31 2015 I found the reef half of a CS reef buckle while hunting a new permission with a friend. Since then the weather has been real cold and we have had snow. It has keep me up nights thinking about the other half of that buckle. We went back twice to try and find it, but both times the ground was frozen solid and we could not dig at that spot. Finally last Sunday, 3/15/15, I got there and found several bullets but no buckle. I thought then that it was probably not there.This past Saturday 3/21/15 it was calling for mid 60s and had rained Friday. Conditions were right so we made plans to go. I put the large coil back on my AT Pro for maximum depth, new batts, and was all bizz. We got there at 8:00am and the first two signals were junk. Then I got a good solid hit and dug the hole. I about crap my paints when I saw the side of that tongue!!! Later in the day I found the sword hook off of the belt about three feet from the tongue. My two friends and I had a great day! That day was better than any buzz you can buy!!! I will probably never top it."
Excellent find, story, and persistence Joe! Thanks for sharing.
Joe P. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
FEBRUARY 2015 HAS TWO WINNERS!!!
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WINNER #1
My favorite find for February 2015 is the Fort Wayne Thimble, discovered by Kevin L. from Ft. Wayne, Indiana with his Ace 250. To protect Kevin's hot spot, I edited some specific's from his entry.
Kevin shares his rare find. "I live in Fort Wayne, Indiana, named for the trading fort that was built here around 1796. Fort Wayne was built near the confluence of three rivers that flow through here, and was a major trade route. One Sunday I headed down there with my one month old ACE 250 and made a few passes across the area. I had a nice sharp and small signal. I dug down almost 9 inches before finding a small cast bronze thimble with a uniform dot pattern and a plain band at the base. The crown, or what remains of it, has a waffle pattern on it, and was not completely flattened due to some tiny pebbles in it."
Kevin researches it. "I did some research and found some amazing things! It matches perfectly with what was called a "Lofting" type child's thimble. Lofting was a Dutch artisan that came to England in the early 1700's and made thimbles. He died in the 1770's and his thimble design was continued by another company, yet their version had a smoother joint from the side to the crown. My thimble matches the original Lofting design! I feel fairly confident that my find is a relic from the original Fort Wayne, and have contacted the local historical society. This thimble remains my oldest find to date. I've since upgraded to an AT Pro and am eagerly awaiting the thaw and warmer temps so I can get back to hunting. Kevin."
Sweet thimble Kevin. Keep up the good work and research. Enjoy your new Pro-Pointer AT, and search those three rivers too.
Kevin L. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Kevin shares his rare find. "I live in Fort Wayne, Indiana, named for the trading fort that was built here around 1796. Fort Wayne was built near the confluence of three rivers that flow through here, and was a major trade route. One Sunday I headed down there with my one month old ACE 250 and made a few passes across the area. I had a nice sharp and small signal. I dug down almost 9 inches before finding a small cast bronze thimble with a uniform dot pattern and a plain band at the base. The crown, or what remains of it, has a waffle pattern on it, and was not completely flattened due to some tiny pebbles in it."
Kevin researches it. "I did some research and found some amazing things! It matches perfectly with what was called a "Lofting" type child's thimble. Lofting was a Dutch artisan that came to England in the early 1700's and made thimbles. He died in the 1770's and his thimble design was continued by another company, yet their version had a smoother joint from the side to the crown. My thimble matches the original Lofting design! I feel fairly confident that my find is a relic from the original Fort Wayne, and have contacted the local historical society. This thimble remains my oldest find to date. I've since upgraded to an AT Pro and am eagerly awaiting the thaw and warmer temps so I can get back to hunting. Kevin."
Sweet thimble Kevin. Keep up the good work and research. Enjoy your new Pro-Pointer AT, and search those three rivers too.
Kevin L. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
January 2015 HAS TWO WINNERS!!!
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WINNER #1
My favorite United States find for January 2015 is the 1797 Large Cent Cache, discovered by Tom W. from North Carolina with his AT Pro.
Tom tells about it. "My name is Tom W. and I own a YouTube channel called NC Digger. We use Garrett products exclusively and are very successful with your AT Pro machines and wanted to share some finds with you. We relic hunt on land as well as water. This is one of our best ever finds, a large cent cache (spill) I found in a creek bank in October 2014. The oldest cent is 1797. Watch it on my YouTube video titled "1797 Large Cent In A Cache With The AT PRO". I hope you enjoy, and thank you for making such awesome products."
Great job Tom and I enjoyed your video. The new underwater Pro-Pointer AT will enable swifter underwater recoveries. Best of luck to you.
Tom W. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Tom tells about it. "My name is Tom W. and I own a YouTube channel called NC Digger. We use Garrett products exclusively and are very successful with your AT Pro machines and wanted to share some finds with you. We relic hunt on land as well as water. This is one of our best ever finds, a large cent cache (spill) I found in a creek bank in October 2014. The oldest cent is 1797. Watch it on my YouTube video titled "1797 Large Cent In A Cache With The AT PRO". I hope you enjoy, and thank you for making such awesome products."
Great job Tom and I enjoyed your video. The new underwater Pro-Pointer AT will enable swifter underwater recoveries. Best of luck to you.
Tom W. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
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WINNER #2
My second favorite United States find for January 2015 is the 1897 Sterling Silver Mississippi Valley Medical Association Pendant, found by Eric Z. from Tennessee with his AT Pro.
Eric states, "I was out hunting an older site in Tennessee. Recently, three old houses were torn down. Due to the sunset, I only had an hour left to hunt. But, patience prevailed. I found this fantastic Sterling Silver pin/pendant. It's from the Mississippi Valley Medical Association in Louisville, KY. It's dated 1897. Thank you Garrett Detectors!!!
Nice find Eric! Best of luck to you and enjoy your new Pro-Pointer AT.
Eric Z. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Eric states, "I was out hunting an older site in Tennessee. Recently, three old houses were torn down. Due to the sunset, I only had an hour left to hunt. But, patience prevailed. I found this fantastic Sterling Silver pin/pendant. It's from the Mississippi Valley Medical Association in Louisville, KY. It's dated 1897. Thank you Garrett Detectors!!!
Nice find Eric! Best of luck to you and enjoy your new Pro-Pointer AT.
Eric Z. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
DECEMBER 2014 HAS FOUR WINNERS!!!
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WINNER #1
My favorite find for December 2014 is the G.A.R. Horseshoe plaque by C.J. Hoag discovered by Heriberto C. from New Haven, Connecticut with his Ace 350.
Heriberto C. shared his testimonial with Garrett. (translated and edited) “Last Sunday, November 9, I went to a baseball park 5 miles from my home because I had already gone before and found silver coins, and thought there has to be more, and I was right. I’ve been reading a lot about the civil war lately, yet never imagined I would find something related to it just five miles from my house. At the park I discovered this horseshoe plaque made by C.J. Hoag from 1880/1890 to commemorate G.A.R., the Grand Army of the Republic. This patriotic organization was composed of men who served in the Union forces (U.S. Army and Navy) during the Civil War. Its last member died in 1956. This rare piece of Civil War Memorabilia was Iron Cast, likely painted over at some point, adding sparkle, color, etc. I’m well excited. Thank you.”
Congratulations Heriberto! Interesting discovery of war-related memorabilia, and a great part of American history. Go back to that baseball park with your new AT Gold! Thanks for sharing.
Heriberto C. WINS a Garrett AT Gold!
Heriberto C. shared his testimonial with Garrett. (translated and edited) “Last Sunday, November 9, I went to a baseball park 5 miles from my home because I had already gone before and found silver coins, and thought there has to be more, and I was right. I’ve been reading a lot about the civil war lately, yet never imagined I would find something related to it just five miles from my house. At the park I discovered this horseshoe plaque made by C.J. Hoag from 1880/1890 to commemorate G.A.R., the Grand Army of the Republic. This patriotic organization was composed of men who served in the Union forces (U.S. Army and Navy) during the Civil War. Its last member died in 1956. This rare piece of Civil War Memorabilia was Iron Cast, likely painted over at some point, adding sparkle, color, etc. I’m well excited. Thank you.”
Congratulations Heriberto! Interesting discovery of war-related memorabilia, and a great part of American history. Go back to that baseball park with your new AT Gold! Thanks for sharing.
Heriberto C. WINS a Garrett AT Gold!
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WINNER #2
My second favorite find for December 2014 is the Marine Two-Piece Civil War belt buckle, discovered by Joe D. with his AT Pro.
Joe D. from South Carolina sent pictures before and after cleaning, and here is his submission. "I had an opportunity to hunt a small property in NC and was there for about an hour when I got a sweet signal near a tree, and after digging under a tree root this beauty came out! This is my first buckle and it’s a Civil War Marine 2 piece in great shape which is now the center piece of my relic collection."
Joe, great buckle in great shape! Enjoy your new AT Gold and search the area again.
Joe D. WINS a Garrett AT Gold!
Joe D. from South Carolina sent pictures before and after cleaning, and here is his submission. "I had an opportunity to hunt a small property in NC and was there for about an hour when I got a sweet signal near a tree, and after digging under a tree root this beauty came out! This is my first buckle and it’s a Civil War Marine 2 piece in great shape which is now the center piece of my relic collection."
Joe, great buckle in great shape! Enjoy your new AT Gold and search the area again.
Joe D. WINS a Garrett AT Gold!
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WINNER #3
My third favorite US find for December 2014 is the CS (Confederate States) Belt Buckle, discovered by Jamie B. from Mississippi.
Jamie’s wife, Tammie, submitted their story. "Me and my husband Jamie went out on our usual day of metal detecting. He was using his ole faithful Garrett GTA 500. We were at an old house place in Waynesboro where he found this CS belt buckle. I can actually say he had a good day."
Yes Tammie, he had a very good day! Thank you for submitting your story. I love to see couples take part in this exciting sport. Head back to that old house with your new AT Gold!
Jamie B. WINS a Garrett AT Gold!
Jamie’s wife, Tammie, submitted their story. "Me and my husband Jamie went out on our usual day of metal detecting. He was using his ole faithful Garrett GTA 500. We were at an old house place in Waynesboro where he found this CS belt buckle. I can actually say he had a good day."
Yes Tammie, he had a very good day! Thank you for submitting your story. I love to see couples take part in this exciting sport. Head back to that old house with your new AT Gold!
Jamie B. WINS a Garrett AT Gold!
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WINNER #4
My fourth favorite find for December 2014 is the Civil War Confederate Script "I" Infantry button, found by Kevin W. with his Ace 250. This story combines history, research, success, and family heritage, thus it wins as one of my favorites for December.
Kevin gives us some background (edited). "I live on a 350 acre farm in eastern North Carolina. I had always heard stories growing up about a civil war veteran in our family. My wife researched and found names and received service records form the state archives. My Dad, who was battling cancer last year and lost his fight in May, showed me where the home site was on our farm. Turns out this was the home site of my Great, Great, Great Uncle Bryant Mills, Pvt. Co A, who served in the 35th NC Infantry Regiment and lost his right arm on Sept 17, 1862 at Antietam, in the vicinity of the West Woods in Sharpsburg, Maryland."
Kevin tells about the discovery. "On March 22, 2014 my wife and I decided to take the Ace 250 out there. After finding a couple of Indian head pennies I knew I was in the right area. After being out there about an hour, I got a real good tone and we dug it. It was a Confederate Script "I" Infantry Button. As soon as I saw it I knew what it was and whom it had belonged to. In the next three days we found two general service eagle cuff buttons, and later a third one. Thank You for getting me in touch with some of my family history over 150 years ago."
Great job Kevin! Head back to your home site with your new AT Gold and discover deeper family heritage.
Kevin W. WINS a Garrett AT Gold!
Kevin gives us some background (edited). "I live on a 350 acre farm in eastern North Carolina. I had always heard stories growing up about a civil war veteran in our family. My wife researched and found names and received service records form the state archives. My Dad, who was battling cancer last year and lost his fight in May, showed me where the home site was on our farm. Turns out this was the home site of my Great, Great, Great Uncle Bryant Mills, Pvt. Co A, who served in the 35th NC Infantry Regiment and lost his right arm on Sept 17, 1862 at Antietam, in the vicinity of the West Woods in Sharpsburg, Maryland."
Kevin tells about the discovery. "On March 22, 2014 my wife and I decided to take the Ace 250 out there. After finding a couple of Indian head pennies I knew I was in the right area. After being out there about an hour, I got a real good tone and we dug it. It was a Confederate Script "I" Infantry Button. As soon as I saw it I knew what it was and whom it had belonged to. In the next three days we found two general service eagle cuff buttons, and later a third one. Thank You for getting me in touch with some of my family history over 150 years ago."
Great job Kevin! Head back to your home site with your new AT Gold and discover deeper family heritage.
Kevin W. WINS a Garrett AT Gold!
NOVEMBER 2014 WINNER!!!
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WINNER #1
My favorite find for November 2014 is the Early 1800’s Officer’s Cap Plate, found by Mike M. from New Hampshire with his Ace 250.
Here is Mike’s submission:
Detector: Ace 250
Story: My best find EVAHHH !
A nice day out hunting on a class 6 rd. in NH, one rare officer cap plate from 1814 to 1825. Look like someone nailed it to something at one point (you can see the holes from some square nails). The 2nd picture is how it use to look on a hat (cap).
Congratulations Mike! This is a rare find indeed. Enjoy your new AT Gold!
Mike M. WINS a Garrett AT Gold!
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Here is Mike’s submission:
Detector: Ace 250
Story: My best find EVAHHH !
A nice day out hunting on a class 6 rd. in NH, one rare officer cap plate from 1814 to 1825. Look like someone nailed it to something at one point (you can see the holes from some square nails). The 2nd picture is how it use to look on a hat (cap).
Congratulations Mike! This is a rare find indeed. Enjoy your new AT Gold!
Mike M. WINS a Garrett AT Gold!
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UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM
SEPTEMBER 2014 WINNER
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WINNER #1
My Favorite Find for September 2014 is the collection of Sixteen Alaskan Gold Nuggets, discovered by David F. from Kirkland, WA. using his ATX detector.
David tells about his good fortune in Alaska. "I recently returned from a 6 night stay in Alaska looking for gold nuggets with my new ATX. Last year with another brand detector I found one nugget, but this year with the ATX I found sixteen in the same area! I believe the ATX made all the difference as I dug a lot of trash but also a lot of gold with the depth the ATX reaches. From tiny nuggets 2 inches deep to 3/4 ounce nuggets 14 inches deep the ATX did awesome! I also found a Silver 1902 Barber dime and a 1905 Indian Head penny at about six inches so the ATX makes a fine GOLD and COIN machine! I can hardly wait to go back next summer and tear it up again with my ATX."
David, keep up the good work. A "sweet 16" collection of nuggets! Enjoy your new AT Gold, and those gold nuggets…
David F. WINS a Garrett AT Gold!
David tells about his good fortune in Alaska. "I recently returned from a 6 night stay in Alaska looking for gold nuggets with my new ATX. Last year with another brand detector I found one nugget, but this year with the ATX I found sixteen in the same area! I believe the ATX made all the difference as I dug a lot of trash but also a lot of gold with the depth the ATX reaches. From tiny nuggets 2 inches deep to 3/4 ounce nuggets 14 inches deep the ATX did awesome! I also found a Silver 1902 Barber dime and a 1905 Indian Head penny at about six inches so the ATX makes a fine GOLD and COIN machine! I can hardly wait to go back next summer and tear it up again with my ATX."
David, keep up the good work. A "sweet 16" collection of nuggets! Enjoy your new AT Gold, and those gold nuggets…
David F. WINS a Garrett AT Gold!
OCTOBER 2014 HAS TWO WINNERS!!!
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WINNER #1
My favorite find for October 2014 is the WWII US Navy Button along with the German WWII medal, found by Thomas H and his son C.J. from Cincinnati, OH.
This entry exemplifies father and son teamwork, family heritage, and world history. I chose to simply present the letter "as is" for all to read, with the exception of the removal of the last name.
Congratulations to Thomas and CJ! Thanks for the story. Enjoy your new AT Gold and keep up the good work!
Thomas and CJ WIN a Garrett AT Gold!
This entry exemplifies father and son teamwork, family heritage, and world history. I chose to simply present the letter "as is" for all to read, with the exception of the removal of the last name.
Congratulations to Thomas and CJ! Thanks for the story. Enjoy your new AT Gold and keep up the good work!
Thomas and CJ WIN a Garrett AT Gold!
