metal detector find

[mpw]

Hi guys.

Now the snow has gone I managed to explore a bit with my detector. What I found was probably a bit to early for this site but some might find them interesting anyway so I hope no one minds me posting. I believe what I have is a nearly complete set of uniform tunic buttons from the Royal Ordinance dating from around 1810. i can imagine the poor soldier who lost this tunic was painting coal white and peeling potatoes for a long time.
Mark.

[bichon]

Hello Mark
very nice find
is it difficult to find something in England compared in France ?
cordially
Didier

[Steve T]

Didier

No it isn't !!!!! Have a look through this forum and you will see........

Nice finds mark

[Whitehunter]

WOW!!!!!!!!! Finding one of those buttons have been on my wish list since 2006!! although i have found the Victorian, WW1 and WW2 type of this button, Kindly a friend found one last year and gave it to me
The condition of those is just fantastic!

Any other finds?

John

[Datrus]

Nice finds. Can't wait until the snow disappears.

[mpw]

Thanks for the replies. i'm lucky in that since history began Kent has been the gateway to most invaders an traders. Most trips I will find bullet cases an plenty of shrapnel which brings home what a big battle was fought over our green fields in WW2. Of course the key to success is research.

Mark.

[Steve T]

..... Of course the key to success is research.

A man after my own heart !!!!

Searching tips

[davejb]

A man after my own heart !!!!

Searching tips

Yeah right, only if its big print little words and theres pictures

[dangermouse]

Fantastic finds, they are lovely!

Mouse

[mpw]

Just a quick update... Research suggests these are Generic Issue - 2nd Pattern
Officer & O/R's - 1790-1802 Royal Regiment of Artillery (ordnance shield) buttons.

Mark.