Metal Detecting a Route of George Washington’s Army

Armed with new information, I return to a place I've been in the past with a new strategy to find what historical artifacts may be hidden beneath our feet.
Original music by Brad Martin
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[@lw1343]

To touch something last touched by a colonist has to be an incredible feeling.

[@monkeman319]

Very true

[@EngineEngineer]

@Picolas Cage The product debuted at the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, but it didn't have much success. The modern zipper was eventually designed in 1913 by Gideon Sundback, who worked at the Universal Fastener Company in Hoboken, New Jersey. He received a patent for his “Separable Fastener" in 1917.

[@friedrice69]

Would be so cool!!

[@Hammondguy88]

If only those finds could talk.What a story they would tell

[@jadesea562]

@@Hammondguy88 a story of average human life, going through the daily motions of living, a living less convenient than modern times, less comfortable due to lack of things like air conditioning and transportation. A general lack of connectivity so probably a few friends with mundane average human interactions. Only to one day fall off of something and wait in the mud for hundreds of years to be found.

[@elonmusk8603]

i keep thinking about the guy that lost the spoon. i imagine there was probably a conversation with his buddies when they made camp about how he cant find his spoon anywhere lol

[@chrisjordan4574]

Brad, you made my day!!! As a veteran seeing that Continental USA button filled me with pride and awe for the soldier who wore it!!! Thank you so much for the saving of history 👍👍👍

[@GMMD]

Thanks for. watching, Chris!

[@maxsands3861]

Who ever was wearing that button was fighting for the birth of our nation, what a great video for Independence Day! Very glad to hear that you keep gps records on finds. That's cool!

[@MuscleDad420]

Could have been a thief who swiped the soldier's coat. Which I guess is also appropriate because the whole country is run top-to-bottom by grifters.

[@maxsands3861]

@@MuscleDad420 Well they're doing a pretty good job because I get to do whatever I want in this country, best county in the whole world!!!!!!!!!!

[@frankcox1840]

And now you have these people in our country that don’t give a shit about our flag and country

[@JamesBu11]

@@MuscleDad420 Could have been an Indian who killed the soldier and tore the buttons off as he looked through his clothes?

[@rerun3283]

@@frankcox1840 lol.

[@tomboyqueenX]

Just try to imagine how much work it took to unearth and move all the stones that were used on the walls. That, along with all the other difficulties they encountered, it gives you a clearer picture of just how hard life must have been.

[@wilsonrawlin8547]

I know this is an old post. They were Strong, tough as nails, and worked their butts off from daybreak to dark.

[@jude.v25]

You remain my favorite channel, Brad. Thanks for braving the 'skeeters and for the time you put into editing. Always a joy to watch.

[@GMMD]

So glad to hear that, Steven!

[@fedupnow61859]

Everytime it amazes me the beauty of the Vt. woods. Pretty sweet finds today. That Continental Army Button blew me away. Lucky fella.

[@gcassinell]

southern VT & north eastern lake, Arlington area have TONS of history. I need to get back out there yesterday :(

[@gcassinell]

discorperted wasn’t many ticks in VT until recently. Last 10 years.. growing up in VT I never seen a single tick & was in the woods everyday!

[@777jones]

discorperted full of ghosts

[@stringline2]

Graham Cassinell same in Ohio

[@mejim707]

Hooked on your videos man. My mother showed me one months ago and now I’m hooked. Whenever I come over we marathon your channel. Even got one of those leather keychain(stamps). Always looking forward to new additions. Very interesting stuff, beautiful scenery, great music and fine editing. Keep up the amazing work!

[@GMMD]

That's so great to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@JostenDooley]

I dont know how I ended up here but this is pretty awesome

[@andrewpennell37]

No matter how much or how little you find you always make it interesting and educational. The Continental Army button was the cherry on top it makes me as a viewer feel like I'm looking over your shoulder while you're doing the digging. And we have the benefit of no mosquitoes LOL. Keep up the good work

[@GMMD]

Thanks for the kind words, Andrew!

[@rikspector]

I hope you had a great fourth, that USA button is awesome. Have you tried using a bug net for your face? Nice picture of a Jack in the Pulpit We had a 27 acre farm in Jackson, NJ There was a lot of History in that area. I spent most of my early years wandering the woods and looking at everything..No metal detectors in those days(1947 to about 1954) Found some Leni-Lenapi arrowheads and some trade pottery and broken clay pipes. Our neighbors home(the nelsons) was built in the 1730s or so, and he farmed the land between his house and the brook(north branch of the Metedeconk River). The field had a lot of arrowheads and some turtles feeding on the wild strawberries. Many has initials carved into their carapaces. In 1960, we lost the farm but that summer I was walking the field and found a huge box turtle. When I turned it over it had carving on the shell. Lt Opey Y co. 189? How old was that turtle to have been big enough to have that carving a still be alive in 1960? I suspect LT. Opey might have been with some NJ regiment from the Spanish American War. I almost took it home, but then I figured ..what if it died? So I left it there,, a living tribute to our past. Cheers, Rik Spector .

[@rikspector]

@@bleirdo_dude I wonder how old THAT turtle was? Cheers, Rik Spector

[@hollyannwalther]

Amazing history right there!!!! So cool!!! We are using you in our class for history. Love the way you explain and know what they are. Thank you!! I’m just as excited for you as you find these amazing history finds!

[@rubyandme7425]

The thing that looks like a half buckle, I think could be a shoulder buckle that would of held a leather belt for a sword scabbard, possibly... Love this video, great finds.........

[@nickmontoya8029]

intriguing! love seeing these comments.

[@bsimpson639]

My wild guess is maybe the back part of a spur? I need to search some Google images. I don't have any historical basis for my guess; just imagination.

[@Will_Saz]

Kinda looked like a fire steel to me.

[@JDsVarietyChannel]

Incredible Brad! Congrats on the mind blowing finds!

[@cynthiaswearingen1037]

Brad, somehow I missed this video, and I sure am glad I found it! Beautiful find of the buttons, shoe buckles, and particularly the USA Revolutionary War button! You certainly deserve these wonderful finds! Woo hoo!!!

[@camillefulton7709]

FRESH GARLIC MINCED, A LITTLE OLIVE OIL, IN SPRAY BOTTLE. 👍👍👍 LOVED VIDEO AS USUAL, SO ENJOYABLE SENDING LOVE FROM AUSTRALIA.

[@DirtNerds]

Bug don't bite me bracelets work great they are citronella based I believe

[@carolhunihan7409]

A fabulous adventure in the woods of Vermont!!! How exciting are these finds along with the wonderful relaxing music. Thank you for your great adventures. Makes me miss my new England heritage.

[@wirelessone2986]

Seriously garlic and olive oil works?

[@thrifty9797]

one yup, makes your steak taste great

[@wilsonrawlin8547]

Brad, I have to say this, Your musical skills and music is excellent and you do a perfect job of adding it to your videos. Such a multi-talented guy. This must be before you got the Thermocell.

[@DarienFilms]

Roxbury is a small mining town in Manchester, New Hampshire its an old town so they possibly fought for our independence

[@1rtt1]

Couldn't find any pics of early colonial uniforms, but did find there was a militia from 1630-1652 of the Massachusetts [Bay Colony] Boston Roxbury under the Command of a Captain John Underhill. Fought in the Pequot Wars.

[@Rubber_Ring]

That fancy button at 11:20 looks very similar to a Dutch region traditional dress button. Do an image search for "Zeeuwse Knoop". Looks like the center part is missing. According to Wiki there were Dutch settlers in Vermont, so...

[@aropals672]

The hand tooling of that eagle and wording is incredible. Thinking about the lost art of forging and hand tooling items is such a shame.

[@ryders_mom]

AMAZING!!! Love your videos. They're like watching a cinematic history film/documentary. Your nature shots are captivating.

[@GMMD]

Thanks Kristyn!

[@ericcorse]

Brad a red letter day with those finds and posted on the day after Independence day cool.

[@GMMD]

Thanks for watching, Eric!

[@ericcorse]

@@GMMD My pleasure.

[@wirelessone2986]

That continental button was a pleasure to see dug live footage, may you find MORE...so we can watch!

[@antiquarian3942]

Amazing historical finds Brad, love hearing you tell the stories behind the sites that you hunt. Can I make a suggestion, that you consider tagging a pic at the end of your video's with the finds all washed up. Showing up pics of your finds still dirty in-the-field doesn't do your finds justice. - Dave

[@annrichards7019]

Brad, I have learned so much from you about the more domestic aspect of the Colonial Era. Such an interesting video today - as usual. Thanks for taking me out of the Civil War period for a while and introducing me to this incredible era.

[@GMMD]

So glad to hear that, Ann!

[@AcrossthePlains]

What an incredible find with that Continental Army Button! I still find interesting history out here in Great Plains, but finds like yours are what dreams are made of!

[@jackwoods330]

I enjoy watching your metal detecting and all of the things of the years gone by, keep up the good work and keep the Movies of your detecting!

[@hickory572]

OH MY GOD that is better then finding gold. I was holding my breath. Something I wanted to let you know is I love the music. The jack in the pulpit was so pretty. I have not seen them I so long. Great child hood memories.

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much Tim!

[@slapoutindixie7537]

Awesome how a lil snippet of info from a history book can put you spots you might have passed by in the past and put you on pay dirt!!!! It goes to show everything is not just around the dwellings ... I enjoyed this one👍🏻

[@twistoffat]

Its a militia button from Roxbury and Manchester CT

[@petyrbaelish1718]

I disagree. It is a militia button, but from Manchester, England that was probably brought to America in the 1700's by the English colonists. Just like how one of the buttons he found said 'London'. The same British colonists, and their kids, who later rebelled against their own government to form the United States.

[@HavocHerseim]

Because?

[@gazbradster]

I`m in Manchester England lol

[@davidstephens8871]

Manchester New Hampshire, Roxbury was a small mining town in NH

[@seantyree8443]

@@petyrbaelish1718 its manchester new hampshire and theres a town roxbury, its a militia button

[@impunitythebagpuss]

Wow...jack-in-the-pulpets! Haven't seen any of those for years! What a beautiful woods to roam finding great old items! Lucky duck!

[@marcuswardle3180]

I am so glad you put down the GPS Co-ordinates of where you find everything. It would be so important for historians in the future and present in order for them to research the Continental Army in Vermont.

[@markg1490]

Wow those are some amazing buttons you found this day! Great finds. Thanks again for sharing your adventures.

[@tortoiseyard]

I love your videos, just love them. The history of each find, it is incredible. Keep posting because I look forward to every video!

[@GMMD]

So glad to hear that, thanks for watching!

[@craftnanathrifter1048]

Awesome finds. Great photography. You do good work :)

[@moirablack3768]

Great journey and finds there🤗 thanks from Scotland 😁🙏🙏

[@jazztazz3518]

Greetings! I have been watching your videos with fascination. I don’t metal detect but always keeping my eyes open for any lost items of antiquity. Besides the cool pieces of history you find, I also enjoy your presentation and beautiful filming. Top notch indeed. Love the quality of your camera. It is very sharp and captures the colors pristinely. Thanks for spending the time on the little details that add to your outing adventures and for warmly bringing folks along for the experience. Laura from Montana.

[@LongIslandsHardcoreDetectorist]

Ahhhh Star Bucks coffee and your video are the 2 best things that could go together on a Friday morning train commute. Love the adventure and really nice old relics! 👍🏼 hope you had a great 4th!

[@ThePhool1]

Star Bucks... Nastiest coffee you can drink. Tastes like Fat Bastards stool sample. Grow a pair and boycott them friggin socialists...

[@Sa-fv5oo]

@@ThePhool1 settle down buddy

[@tridonnstreasures]

Really amazing finds Brad. Grats on your first USA Continental Army button. I used Renaissance wax on mine because the button will never stop falling apart threw time. I also dug the same molded standard button in the same spot, about 7 to 10 of them. Grats on such a rare find and so many other amazing finds. P.S. I agree with "Ruby and me"on there comment about the buckle. Awesome video & grats again.

[@ClaytonCountyHistoryHound]

Excellent episode. The USA button was absolutely beautiful. What an amazing find. I would love to travel East sometime and discover some of our earliest history while detecting. You are blessed to have it in your back yard. Thanks for sharing and take care.

[@doublemrclean]

I just heard that the Continental Army took over British airports in 1775! Great find.

[@bobbyvox2352]

British Airways!

[@flthunderdigginwrob3162]

Yep doublemrclean, I think the same time as Fort McHenDry was being used in the Revolutionary war to write the Star Spangled banner, lol. I almost fell out of my chair with your comment!!!!

[@Carpedog2206]

doublemrclean airports?

[@flthunderdigginwrob3162]

Robin, doublmrclean is referring to MSNBC making fun of President Trump, who, during his 4th of July DC speech stated how the great US Continental army seized airports during the war in the northeast area of the country in 1775/1776. I don't know if a speechwriter screwed that up, it was a typo or Mr. Trump went off script, but it sounded really bad.

[@Candiedbacon75]

Didn't the Continentals have a couple F4 phantoms that nearly took out Cornwallis?? Or were they p-51s?

[@thesoonerstatediggers1262]

Wow!! What incredible finds. Both of those buttons are amazing!! Your videos never fail to impress.

[@alaskahammeryukonvarietych6793]

Epic hunt, Amazing finds, you need to go back

[@iamrichrocker]

at times we take it for granted when you find buttons..but watching this fine collection it hit home at the time and effort and craftsmanship to manufacture them..incredible hunt..and consider an open house viewing video wise for Us..thanks..

[@paulinestraker8656]

I am working my way through your video's and I absolutely love them. Never stop posting!!

[@johnmullins929]

Nice finds. with as many buttons as you find it seems that button manufacturing would have been a good business to be in. And the cleaved stone? Looks like nature plays rock,paper,scissors, and paper wins again.

[@bobbyd6680]

There was a university that was seeking old colonial buttons. They hypothesized that the air in the buttons would still have the same atmospheric content that was present of the time. They had hoped to make comparisons to assess climate change. That button looks intact and would be helpful, but this one looks solid .

[@gerardjones7881]

Amazing how idiotic universities are. Not a shred of sense.

[@justin6354]

They are just looking to tax us for something else most likely

[@413MassDigger]

Great job bud, That Continental USA button is a great find...The shoe buckle frame is awesome too!! Almost looks like your hunting here in the woods, no matter what spray you use, the skeeters are relentless...Keep up the awesome work!!

[@josephkolodziej3748]

Thank you for saving history. To keep any metal from crumpling until i get it home...try Chapstick on the item.

[@bobgoldesberry7740]

I enjoy the videos so much but it seems like a 20 minute video flies by in a couple minutes. That was an awesome find with the Continental button. Congratulations!

[@GMMD]

Thanks Bob!

[@patriciamarsha7289]

Love seeing the wild flowers trillium, bloodroot, hepatica. Brings back fond memories

[@michaelwhitney4]

Just "detected" your videos and I am hooked as an old guy & new to detecting. I have access to property in Iowa and New Jersey yet to be detected, they are on my bucket list for 2022. My Wife is in the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) with 7 ancestor soldiers of the time.

[@ittybittykittymama7582]

My Dad used to say that bug spray was just marinade for the bugs! Soldiers carried a small sewing kit, so they could repair their clothes or even shoes. It is quite possible that thimble belonged to one of Washington's soldiers.

[@DrJones-ni5mb]

I'm just catching up on your videos after a week long visit to Rupert Vermont and Salem NY areas. I just wanted to give a huge congratulations for that USA button. That is just incredible and it was a thrill just to see you dig it. Thanks again for taking the time to share your adventures with us!

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much, Dr. Jones!

[@bucsdoc7559]

I would love to see what your finds look like after a good cleaning. Maybe an end of video shot?

[@GMMD]

I occasionally post photos like that on my website and instagram

[@tipfox9212]

Great finds! I really like the calmness of your videos. Thank you for taken us with you ;-)

[@roymagnus827]

You should check the actual walls. A Scottish claymore was found in a wall hidden years ago after the battle of killicrankie which was fought during the Jacobite rebellion.

[@williamdrake1698]

Watch u all the time greatpod

[@braddocksgarage]

Awesome finds! You had a great day for sure. I am certainly envious of you! Congrats

[@GMMD]

Thanks Brad!

[@hooper4581]

Awesome hunt and vid as usual brad. Great buckles and buttons thanks again for taking us along !

[@jamesmassey6690]

Brad, Once again a fine job...Even though I live a thousand miles away... here in Southwest Tennessee. Your videos keep me inspired to carry on and dig deeper in my local history and hunt. Congratulations on your finds and outings. Til next time 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@GMMD]

Thanks a ton, James!

[@chrisreade3126]

Awesome button and buckle‼️‼️‼️🎉Seal that thing before it flakes away‼️

[@BOOSTED70KG]

I recently found your channel, and I must say, I really love your cinematography! Subscribed!

[@flthunderdigginwrob3162]

BOOSTED70KG, THE BEST cinematography on You Tube, as least for sure in the Metal Detecting community. AND he puts the perfect music with each one!

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much!

[@keithsaulsbury4304]

i just wanted to let you know how much I have been enjoying your videos. by far these are the best detecting videos I have ever seen. someone should offer you a TV deal.

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much Keith, glad to hear you're enjoying them!!

[@barbsnyder3579]

You are soooo interesting to watch. I loved this video. Can't even imagine how you felt when you found the Continental Army Button!!! WoW! Thank you for sharing.

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much, Barb!

[@fatcat749]

The fancy button is wire work known as canetill. It was done all over Europe, the Mediterranean, Mexico, Middle East early, but still tediously handcrafted buy a maestro silversmith into the 1940s. The women wore this mainly. Incredibly ornate and stunningly beautiful, stately in sets, full Royal and Grand parure sets, necklace, earrings, brooch, ring, bracelet all to match. Well-to-do to have the buttons as well. Buttons are Exceedingly rare.

[@jonlennon3348]

Great work, and finds . Would you ever do a video of all your best finds so we could see somethings that may have been found off camera?

[@craigtalley]

Awesome find I’ve been lucky to find two in Northern Virginia on Washington and the French Army route to Yorktown!

[@BigfootDigger]

That was a great hunt well done those buckles and the ornate button were my favourites the USA button was a star find too,I found 6 Perthshire militia buttons today from the 1st Reg of the Perthshire brigade here in Scotland well pleased,thanks for sharing your adventures ..love the videos. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎🙋

[@GMMD]

Congratulations!

[@DigginWithDeej]

Phenomenal hunt Brad as always! You really need to enter the detector of the year contest that is going on. Many in the metal detecting community feel your hunts & professional cinematic videos would win it from the USA. Please consider entering.

[@GMMD]

Thanks Deej! I've been contacted by the judge but, for me, making videos is for the enjoyment of the outdoors, telling a story and sharing my adventures with others. I have no desire to be considered “the best”, or even be compared to other folks doing the same thing in a competitive way. I wish everyone who enters the best of luck!

[@northernerinnc3179]

Joseph Bragg and everyone-- I also had an ancestor who was with George Washington. He worked as an aide de camp which I think was an organizer-gopher type job. Maybe your ancestor and mine shared a meal, a conversation. Maybe even lost a plain button...

[@christeneheidegger3033]

Thanks for the aquarium visit. It was phenomenal.

[@larrystephens7437]

Thank you for the sacrifice. It was fun to watch in the comfort of the AC and bug-less.

[@ChillBill1]

Love the narration, fantastic production all round.

[@GMMD]

Glad to hear you think so, Bill!

[@oldquestant6-238]

A really good day for you !! I like your videos because you're straight forward, no unnecessary drama. We can also learn a lot by watching your detecting technique. Keep on keeping on. Old Q

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much!

[@gregorybarr6112]

You hunt such idyllic locations but too bad about the black flies, mosquitoes and bugs! I can only imagine what the Continental Army Soldier who lost that button must have endured while serving his nation at war with England.

[@SandyWolf-]

He said it use to be fields there for the bugs wouldnt have been so bad the trees moss and other greenery makes for good bugging

[@RobertDMoore]

Probably they lost their buttons by swatting bugs out of their ways. Imagine - "One of soldiers knocked off the button and caused his pant broke open and other soldiers replied, "Your fly is open!" LOL

[@gregorybarr6112]

soulseeker aka sandy wolf he endured more than bugs and flies.

[@kayesdigginit1519]

What an amazing find with that Continental Army Button and the silver lady's button. Congratulations! 🇺🇸 I love your videos so much.

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much!

[@franklintompkins1619]

Great video, as usual! I would not be surprised if that Manchester button did turn out to be a military button from 1830's- maybe private militia company from a town.

[@121dough]

I think you're right. the eagle looks correct for a civil war era military button

[@wirelessone2986]

@Michigan Mud Digger which could make it revolutionary war thru the continuation war (1812) era

[@Pantherman63]

A couple of really nice buttons there. Has anyone ever come across information about a serviceman carrying a sewing kit as the 20th Century troops did? IF so, maybe the soldier had that thimble in the kit and lost it...however, the farmer scenario you mentioned sounds more plausible.

[@tomboyqueenX]

If you watch Terra Germania, he is always finding thimbles in agricultural fields.

[@panzerlieb]

The button that says Manchester Roxbury w/eagle on the face is probably Connecticut militia. Also revolution era uniform button. That’s even cooler than the continental army button and much rarer.

[@warringtonfaust1088]

Roxbury is also a section of Boston, Paul revere had a factory there.

[@scorpioplm]

It is actually a button of the Manchester Company of the Roxbury Militia, Mass. The original men who formed the Company were likely drafted in Manchester, England who emigrated together to New England. The uniform would have been paid for by the Colonel in Chief who basically owned and commanded the Company hence the silver buttons. This could date to mid to late 1600's.

[@GMMD]

Thanks for the info, do you have any references I can take a look at?

[@ClancyWoodard-yw6tg]

As someone who had most of the men in their family serve in the military seeing that contentinal army button was awesome

[@OklahomaRelicHunter]

Man!!! I need to go on vacation up there in Vermont to see my family. When I do, I will invite you to some nice old homesites that no one ever knew existed.

[@terryworkman1341]

I absolutely love your videos. the photography of your surroundings and the production of your videos are awesome. Keep up the great work.

[@GMMD]

Thanks Terry!

[@brokenmedic9133]

If I could walk, this would totally be the hobby I would do. Awesome channel man!

[@thrifty9797]

I'm not sure where you are located, but if its anywhere near me in southeast pennsylvania, I would be honored to assist you in medal detecting in some untouched locations.

[@roncristysheehan6876]

Enjoyed this...Great scenery and love the music...good luck on each search!

[@lizbrown7232]

Love everything about your videos, thank you for taking us with you. I wish I could better visualize the farms, homes and roads that were once there.

[@laurallh4874]

Awesome video!! Love the scenery, the finds, and the education. That USA button.... amazing.

[@GMMD]

Thanks for watching, Laura!

[@northeasternwildlifephotog4504]

You did a great job controlling your hand shake when you found that button.

[@toddkuehn3007]

Super cool finds..Bugs look agonizing on that video..we use vanilla spray to keep gnats and flys away ...just a thing you might try sometime.

[@burmawilkins8286]

Here in Missouri we add a little lemongrass essential oil to the spray bottle to help. Seems to work.

[@curtprousalis5390]

Found a USA button of pewter at an old house site in perfect condition just like the one you found. This one still has the black face with the silver pewter letters. I think it was in the old house for many years and the house fell down and I found it three inches of soil. The pewter on the back with the round fastener hole is beautiful silver color.

[@StrohTime]

Hi, we are new to the community. Just got a metal detector for you daughter and instantly enjoyed it. You have a great channel! We have joined 👍

[@winddancer8516]

~Green Mountain Metal Detecting~ ~ I always wanted to buy me a, white metal detector, but I let time pass me by, now it is too late, I can't walk, hardly at all, due to a foot surgery, 6 titanium, screws holding my ankle. I have hope though~ I love digging in old dump site's, but they are vastly fading~ I live near the "Hatfield & McCoy" area.. I would love to metal detect and dig, there. Thank you for letting me come along on your adventure~! Love your videos~! ~Peace~

[@GMMD]

Thanks for coming along!

[@Bravesdarrell8552]

Nice saves !!!! Love the USA button !!!! Killer saves my friend. Thanks for sharing your videos !

[@keithtyson9512]

LOVE MY BRAVES I love your braves as well

[@joebrown1382]

You probably didn't find the USA button on the 4th of July but how appropriate to post it today. And an awesome shoe buckle. The eagle button has to be linked with military I'm thinking. Props to you for enduring the flies & skeeters.

[@ronfreed6701]

I got home from work after midnight last night and the first thing I did was to check your channel hoping just a little that you may have posted early. NOPE, but it was ready and waiting as soon as my eyes popped open this morning. Knowing your character, I was sure that it would have something to do with Independence Day. Definitely NOT disappointing. PERFECT! Congratulations on the awesome finds, and thank you so much for sharing. The Continental Army button is a great find. I could feel your excitement. I also loved your comment about the thimble. Coming from a very long line of farmers, it had never occurred to me that thimbles would have been an essential accessory in the field during harvest time at one time. Keep up the good work. Six days and a wake up before my next GMMD fix.

[@sirensc3566]

Hey bro, Avon’s Skin So Soft will keep all of that off you. People are blown away at how well it works when they finally try it!

[@josephbragg5445]

Dryer sheets work great also.

[@kkristopher7413]

I have metal detected my yard a few years ago. I had found what I thought was trash and set it in a pile. My wife checked over everything and I'm glad she did. It was the cover to a Hessian soldier's jacket. If i remember right the eagle had three feet. Crazy. And I live in Illinois

[@Benzy670]

I’ve always loved jack in the pulpits like 5:40. I used to find them in the woods as a kid and thought they looked so cool.

[@donniebailey8891]

Awesome hunt. It doesn't get better than that for sure! I guess you know by now that the buckle fragment is a shoe buckle. I have only seen a few of that type found with the "cross bar."