War of 1812 relic

[Metal Illness]

This is my first finds post on this forum. I found this earlier in the year but wanted to share it with everyone.
I found this at a home site (1830s) It was about 4 inches deep and screamed clad quarter on the E-Trac. To my suprise I dug this. A guy from another site identified it as an Officers sword Pummel from the war of 1812!!! I was shocked, this relic is older than my oldest dug coin 1819 LC in 2 years of detecting. Thanks for looking; Bill

 

[Thiltzy]

Super nice find. Congratz on finding a great piece of History :congrats:

 

[aloldstuff]

Excellent job on recovering the relic from the war of 1812. Love seeing items like that posted. If only it could talk....

 

[Metal Illness]

I will try to post a picture of the Pomell from this link, it is safe if you want to click and see it.

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/7688983

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

that is awesome! now go find the sword! gorgeous relic! congrats!

 

[OxShoeDrew]

Nice going Bill, can you get back there?

 

[tanacat]

that is awesome! now go find the sword!

lol That would be too cool- hey maybe it's nearby... I once found a padlock and then the key that fit it!

...you never know :thinkingabout: I say dig it all in that area if you go back.

Btw, I'm surprised that you found someone able to identify it so quickly- he sure knows his stuff

:congrats: looking forward to seeing some more of your finds- welcome to the forum!

Tana

 

[Metal Illness]

Thanks all for the kind comments and the welcome to the forum.

 

[Ill Digger]

that is awesome! now go find the sword! gorgeous relic! congrats!

<} Nothin' like getting to the point Dave :hysterical:

That would be awesome if you could find the rest of it! :yes:
But it's a really nice piece anyways ! |:cheering: I never would've figured out what it was. :dontknow: lol
Sweet find!
Congrats! :grin:

 

[del]

hey Bill , is there a slit or broken piece under the eagles beak near the collar edge?? can you post a picture of that spot ?? and whats the inside like??

 

[Metal Illness]

Yea here is a couple more pics. As you see the holes line up top and under the beak. I was stunnned to find this relic. It's over 200 years old and was found less that 1 1/2 miles from my house. The inside is pretty much smooth, not threaded in any way. If only it could talk, I'm sure it would have a fascinating story to tell. :wow:

 

[Tony Two-Cent]

What an incredible find! :wow:

 

[del]

Nice pictures Bill , its a very cool piece of military history and a center piece for such a display . congrats and thanks for showing it .

Dan

 

[Rob L]

That is a great find! It must have looked awsome on the sword. Congrats.

 

[Fire Fighter 43]

That is a great find, WTG |:cheering: