Excavated Relics From Sailor’s Creek Battlefield (Sailor’s Creek 2)
Excavated Relics From Sailor’s Creek Battlefield (Sailor’s Creek 2) – We recently obtained a large collection of excavated artifacts from a long time relic hunter who searched primarily in Amelia County, Virginia, in the late 60s to the mid-70s; he hunted along the retreat route and around the Sailor’s Creek battlefield. Amongst the varied array of artifacts he discovered, was this group of artifacts; brief description and prices appear below, per numbered relic:
1 – Kepi chinstrap adjuster buckles – $10@
2 – Brass star officer’s insignia – SOLD
3 – U.S. cavalry bit boss – SOLD
4 – Hardee hat badge – SOLD
5 – Vest or suspender size adjuster buckle – $8
6 – U.S. enlisted man’s belt keepers – $8@
7 – Brass belt roller buckle – $10
8 – Hat company letter “C” – SOLD
209 – Engineer’s divider or ruler hinge – $5
9a – Two mounted soldier or NCO belt adjuster hooks – $3@
10 – Hat company letter “F” – SOLD
11 – Brass spoon from knife, fork and spoon mess utensil – SOLD
12 – Brass tourniquet adjuster buckle – SOLD
13 – Lead bar for bullet molding – SOLD
14 – Saber belt sword hook – $8
15 – Lead / bullet nipple protector – $10
16 – Confederate block “A” local button; tin back, in place, rusted; no shank – SOLD
17 – Eagle “C” coat button; shank on back – SOLD
18 – Brass wedding ring – SOLD
19 – Bayonet scabbard tip – SOLD
20 – Knapsack hooks – $4
21 – Brass top of Enfield tompion – SOLD
22 – Canteen stopper ring pull – SOLD
23 – M1851 Eagle plate belt keepers – $5@
24 – Part of tongue and wreath plate – SOLD
25 – Bayonet scabbard tip – SOLD
26 – Carbine cleaning brush – SOLD
27 – Part of infantry hat insignia – SOLD
28 – Canteen pewter mouthpiece – SOLD