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