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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!
