This Couldn’t Possibly Be What It Looks Like… Right?

[@leeroyholloway4277]

My theory on the buttons.... Garden spot, the old coat was used on a scarecrow which rotted away after a few seasons. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. 😉

[@JohnF-i7z]

Do you think Brad will be able to track down the scarecrows name?

[@danielburgess7785]

That would be very wasteful. -1

[@marymisdom3955]

I'll back you up!😁

[@olh_hlo]

I like that. I imagined an already very old/ worn jacket, just a few buttons, left on a post. Then it rained. Then it was Winter, the fabric went green and stayed there. Pretty close. :)

[@mariamjehn7071]

Sounds very plausible!! 😂lolll .. Weird things in those hills..

[@buddyhenson2559]

I love the way you do your videos now with the graphic showing what the signal range is in (copper, lead, silver etc). It really adds to your already awesome videos!!

[@leeglasser9540]

When you sprayed that first plated button, I was treated to the most handsome military button I’ve seen on any metal detecting video in all my years of watching. BEAUTIFUL,BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL. thanks and congratulations.

[@James873rd]

Hey Brad, Wow! My bucket list is your "already found list". Having spent 50 years in VT/NH, I didn't get into metal detecting until I moved to Arizona. Nothing but shell casings and bullets! Ugh. Others have commented to see your collection. Agreed, but I would like to see the behind scenes of your research on these old homesteads. You are doing your homework and it pays off! Well done. Thank you.

[@connielipp8648]

Good Morning Brad.. What an incredible thing to, in this case, be able to trace back to find the exact person who owned the eagle military buttons-3 of them!.. Made the day even more exciting to know that. Thanks for taking us along Brad..

[@chrisackerley1842]

When you mentioned the 1652 Massachussets Tree Shilling @ 14:24, you got my curiosity up so I researched the coin and found a photo. I can see why this coin is at the top of your bucket list. What an astounding coin! I personally like the oak tree variation best, but they are all beautiful. And huge! At 70.4 grams, this coin must be nearly as large as the more modern Morgan silver dollar. All I can say is good luck, Brad! If anyone is capable of finding such a coin, it's you!

[@chrisflorsch]

Thanks for another awesome video, congratulations on the very cool military buttons. Just a comment on the “bat wing buckle” I do agree that they are horse tack, possibly repurposed by some. I was metal Detecting behind a mid 1800’s barn foundation a couple years ago and found a complete harness with some leather still intact. I found an almost identical buckle to the one you found and a smaller one of the same design and several small brass strap buckles. Definitely all part of the same harness. Thanks again for all your videos.

[@keepdigginmetaldetecting]

Hey Brad! Great hunt today. Thanks for the shout out from BONE on @Hott Mess Fishin channel. 👋🏼 👍🏼LL

[@relicrat]

Cool old finds as always. The BLING from 150-200 years ago. Doesn't take a coin to have a great day of detecting. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@crowrebar640]

As usual, I view your expeditions nightly because of your laid-back style but also your VERY informative presentations that allow me to forget about everything except Vermont (mostly) metal detecting. Your music is also "pinging" with me because it is both good, dynamic and soothing at the same time. TY for what you do!

[@dcmdetects]

Brad, when you sprayed the eagle button and that detail popped it was absolutely breathtaking! Finds like that are so amazing. I’m not sure if many people who are not in the hobby know how that feels but it’s awesome.

[@pauljefferies2091]

I remember going to my grangfather farm when I was a kid and playing war with his old Marine service jacket. I also remember how mad he was when he got it back minus five buttons that popped off when I had it on. I think this happened a lot.

[@chuckster6513]

Hey Brad, I still get all jumpy, twitchy watching your detecting videos. When you bring up the find, I often I realize I am holding my breath. I think I need to purchase a metal detector of my own ! I own several properties that once had homes on them here in the middle of Kansas that still have rock foundations of homes that were built from the mid to late 1800's and lived in thru the mid 1900's. Occasionally I find rotting boards within the foundations that have slightly rusted square nails in them. Thank you for sharing the finds with us.

[@steveclark4291]

I know that there is a lot old root cellars in the flint hills as well as some around the Wichita area ! I live in Kingman county and part of my house was built in 1890 ! I know that there will a mixture of modern trash in the ground since it has been lived-in most of the time ! Good luck on your detecting adventure ! I'm looking forward to getting myself a detector also and doing research on who homestead here . As it is known as the Robinson place which was my great grandmother's maiden name !

[@mkjohnson7826]

Hi I hope you do…and I hope you find some cool treasures.

[@sueyoung2115]

Oh you are gonna LOVE hunting your place! I had one on the Maine coast that had a burnt out brick house under the overgrowth. The town had no records of a home there . Found tons of awesome stuff!

[@virginiahardy9213]

The apple tree at this sight was gorgeous! What a great productive site.

[@xmj6830]

Ahhh...the smell of camphor rub on my back by my mum when having a cold...memories 😃

[@donreed417]

What are the odds? Fantastic. The wifes grandfather knew a old civil war veteran named Provident Anderson. They called him ol Prov. I found 2 infantry buttons where he lived. Personal traceble items. Cant be beat.

[@bige.3474]

A buddy of mine found a brass eagle head saddle pommel that we traced to Civil War Col. James Quigley Anderson buried in the Beaver cemetery Pa.

[@lindamesa5122]

Great finds today Brad! You should definitely find out who that button belongs too! It's a great story to be told! Brad, people in New Hampshire have graves in their yards! Most still have tomb stones and are clearly never moved! It happens!

[@stubstoo6331]

We have campho tree's in Florida. I had some in my yard I had to remove. Gave the stumps to our family friend. It's great for head colds put in hot water and breath through the nose opens the sinuses.

[@di4bol1c4l7]

Have one in my yard

[@marycaswell6894]

Hey Brad Nice finds love the military buttons. I looked up your holy grail coin & it is a beauty. I hope one day you find it. TFS. ☮️💜

[@craziedigging4590]

Excellent Hunt Brad. Congrats on the Silver Plated Infantry Buttons. Very Beautiful. I love the Sash Buckles also. Congrats on all your finds. Take Care Brad

[@pappawmiked2162]

You hit the trifecta on military buttons and some of the best silver buttons I have ever seen come out of the ground! Congratulations on the sweet finds!

[@geraldb8856]

Congratulations on all your finds especially those military buttons. Awesome!

[@kimetherington2252]

The military buttons and the buckles were so cool! Keep on digging, Brad! Catch you on the next. ✌️ 😊

[@kfiscal01]

I hunted for years in Central Virginia. We had an old farm from the 1850s. I found a bunch of curious silver plated buttons with a Gamecock on each one. With some research it turns out that the Gamecock was the original family crest. I theorize that location was where laundry was done and hung to dry. Found many other buttons in the same location.

[@EZDiggin]

Congrats on the Infantry button spill!!!! I had a spill with 9 infantry cuff buttons in a 4 foot area.

[@donaldplohg9587]

The Watkins company is located in Winona, Minnesota. Still going strong after all these years. Most of my relatives still live there. Great place to visit. Stay safe and have Fun.

[@samuelsiedschlag4486]

Great video, Brad. As a former soldier, i loved the buttons. Happy they in the light again. Have a funtastic weekend.

[@carlmartin4577]

Awesome day love the Infantry buttons that little silver button thing looks like could have leather strings come through and tied as a decorative on the side of a saddle or something

[@sherryroseman]

What a great haul! Glad you were able to get in that site.

[@BostonCousin]

Your energy spent on this is obvious and greatly appreciated. Nice music too. High weeds are good for some different actions, I’m glad you got to explore the old foundation.

[@stephenellison2475]

I had a friend while detecting near a battlefield found enough buttons to outfit a shell jacket in a single hole like someone used a posthole digger. He decided a soldier stuffed his jacket into a fencepost hole to hide it for some reason. Nice finds Brad.

[@vickilewis6730]

So glad you decided to go to this spot! Love buttons and buckles! Actually - I love everything you find!

[@steveclark4291]

Thank you Brad for the adventure , seeing some beautiful scenery and amazing finds especially the military buttons !

[@ultraviolettp3446]

Love your channel. Though I've lived in Virginia for nearly 50 years, I was born in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. I love that area of the country and wish I could go back someday. Keep up the great job!

[@masonmercmetaldetecting]

Amazing Infantry buttons and amazing condition too! Love days filled with buttons and buckles! Congratulations on so many amazing relics, clearly an epic location you might want to re-visit in the late fall/early winter when all the vegetation dies. Sorry that beautiful silver washed button wasn't your Tree Shilling, next time! I really like the old cattle tag, we have yet to find an old metal one. Another great video Brad, keep up the amazing work! Thanks as always for sharing.

[@orome_best_valar8305]

Those infantry "I" buttons are really nice. I've seen many battlefield recoveries, none could match those. Envious here.

[@algiordano9214]

Great productive hunt thanks for sharing your adventures. Al,NJ

[@RobertPhillipssaysisiapiand]

Another excellent video Brad and you're right the videos never seem to last long enough. I guess we're greedy and just want more!

[@susangray1609]

Isn’t that the truth I always want to watch more of his videos. He just has a way of drawing you in. In my opinion the best of the metal detector guy’s!

[@olh_hlo]

@@susangray1609 The enjoyment of plants, animals and terrain add to it. 👍

[@judyherman1249]

Great finds, especially the military buttons.

[@jaydigshistory36]

I just found a small cuff button with the Eagle and I in the middle, I was so excited to find a civil war relic in North Jersey. I couldn’t imagine finding 3 silver plated like you did! That was amazing!

[@wajobu]

Tick check after that trip! Very cool buttons!

[@maryl1785]

I love the history you literally dig up! Thanks for bringing us along.

[@paulah317]

My favorite is the Watkins lid. Watkins company was started in Winona, MN and the beautiful Watkins Manor House is on the National Register of historic places. It is part of a senior housing complex containing apartments and community spaces. I live near Winona, across the Mississippi river n WI.

[@JamesGlason]

Big silver button is a concho off of saddle tack

[@giaatta9303]

Wow Brad 171k subscribers amazing. So thrilled for you. I have been a follower since 20k. Happy to see you grow. The Anna story was amazing!!

[@marvinschabacker4207]

The button cache was awesome!

[@davedepond8408]

I really enjoy your videos. Thanks

[@tambramccauley2132]

such a pretty area to explore, you really scored some awesome finds

[@debbiebiggs3060]

I believe Camphor is found also in Vicks vapor rub, which is the more modern and known product

[@StaceNyourFace]

Most detectorists go an entire lifetime and never find one of those infantry buttons and you found three in the same day! That's crazy. Nice find, Brad! 👍😉😉🔥

[@h.r.polter2693]

Wow! Those Infantry buttons are amazing. They will display beautifully!! Congrats!! Neat to hear about your "White Whale "".

[@larrydavis2559]

Wow! Great hunt and find.

[@dat2ra]

Thanks, Brad!

[@earlmenefee3421]

Great hunt Brad 👏

[@gmpatton]

Brad I love watching your videos. Any chance we could get a video of your finds collection? That would be awesome.

[@butchbinion1560]

Thanks, great fines. ✌🏻👊🏼

[@ChristyWerpy-sl5oq]

All treasures indeed. Bittersweet that the infantry coat buttons were possibly worn by a military officer only to be discarded later. Glad you'll give them a place of honor in your collection, Brad.

[@carllee906]

Always enjoy your adventures! Many thanks!

[@Insideoutie]

Loved it Brad. You keep me sane. Being who you are is such a great inspiration to me.

[@judithfairchild8620]

Such good finds today. I enjoy watching you metal detect.

[@giaatta9303]

I love the bar at the top of the screen. Phenomenal finds today. Wow

[@Clintreid75]

Love Friday for this very reason, keep up the great work mate 🍻

[@timothylucia1906]

Not a button but the knob from an oil lamp the rectangle hole is for the flattened end of the spindle .

[@John-mh6mi]

Really nice finds sir. Those buttons are off the charts cool !

[@ronyoung3699]

Another great video, Brad. The buttons were a great find it would be interesting what history you find on them. See you next week. Have a great day.

[@micah06v8]

That buckle reminds me of some I've seen on adjustable straps for guns large enough to be worn over the shoulder. It's funny that you came across that Watkins camphor rub. I happen to have the tin you showed the picture of in my backpack LOL. Camphor smells very similar to menthol so it's used in a lot of cough and cold suppressants.

[@mchurch3905]

The three buttons together were amazing! Great find!

[@jimbarlow140]

Love to see those familiar Vermont ridgelines and landscapes. Thanks again, Brad!

[@erikwignes7777]

Great finds today! How awesome.

[@hugoheriz-smith]

How cool to find those buttons!

[@jamespratt8467]

Hi Brad! Ever hear about the silver statue of Mary taken in the St.Francis raid (F&I War)and supposedly lost somewhere in the green mountains

[@NCDigger]

WOW! Beautiful Day, Brad! I loved seeing those civil war buttons(& everything else)! I appreciate you doing your thing and taking us along for the ride...

[@stevenstark9017]

What a excellent hunt you had Brad, I really like the sash buckles, the horse tack buckle, ointment lid and the three incredible infantry buttons. I always enjoy watching your metal detecting videos man and that's why i like metal detecting too.

[@TK_in_KY]

Hey Brad! This was a great hunt… I love learning about the fruits of your labor! Have a great season! Your biggest KY Fan! 💕TK

[@timothyhill4630]

Great find of the trio of buttons! Thanks for visiting every Friday.

[@sovereigns1grace]

DUDE! Those buttons are awesome!

[@janettetippetts7942]

Great finds, Brad! What fun!

[@tinakoziol1690]

Great finds! Love your videos. I look forward to seeing you every Friday 😊

[@goodguystu]

Your video's are so much more informative than many out channels, thank you so much.

[@jerryfuller2423]

What a great day!!! Just being in Vermont would be a taste of heaven for me! Then to investigate and detect--and discover those significant finds, puts me over the top! Props to you! I must admit I’ve been away from your channel. I’ve noticed major advances. The scale above the video, the rays from the machine when detecting an item, and the technological growth of your equipment, all work to make yours the single best channel! Keep up the great work, Brad!

[@laurasimpson2870]

I have that Watkins salve in my medicine cupboard right now. Great finds today .❤️🇨🇦

[@rondathiesen9317]

Hi Brad. Super great finds in the buttons. The sashes were cool too. If trees could talk n tell! Have a great weekend and always thanks for your fantastic videos.❤

[@KrissyD-xx4gz]

That was 7 hours well spent. Love the amazing finds. You are either real lucky or the best Detectorist. I think both!

[@d.g.n9392]

Nice content and scenery , enjoyed.

[@glassontherocks]

I'm 71 years old and my grand parents used that. I have Watkin's salves and ointments today.

[@teresatuck6350]

Love the buttons! I was navy!

[@baystateplugflipper7061]

Nice work Brad!!

[@kellydiver]

Soldiers used to take rank insignia, etc., off of their uniforms and continue to use them as regular clothing, especially the trousers and coats. They were made of quality wool, and it would have been wasteful to not continue to use them. The soldier might have replaced the buttons and discarded the originals.

[@loripretti843]

Great Hunting today!!! Excellent Finds!!! Brad thank you for sharing your adventure with us!!! God Bless Us All!!!

[@gillianwalker4766]

Nice day of detecting! Great finds!

[@laurelreinhardt5076]

Awesome finds!

[@davidgonzales8148]

Congrats Brad on your finds especially on the officers buttons .hopefully you will spend some time researching who the person might be .your research on finds in the past have told some great stories . The soldier might have an interesting story . Ty for sharing Brad and hope to hear what person those buttons belong to . Ty again

[@Lanniechapman]

Thanks for the show. Always entertaining.

[@shooterjohn7163]

We aren’t old enough in California to find many buttons. I find a weed eater is sometimes the handiest detecting tool. Thanks for taking us along on your adventure Brad.

[@OG_Bearcat]

Well, I’d say your hunt was highly successful! The three infantry buttons are an amazing find! Good for you Brad!

[@respectanimals2]

Fantastic buttons , really enjoyed the vid , peace ✌️

[@wendysalter]

Exciting finds, Brad!

[@emilasmith4279]

Great finds!❤

[@DougHopkins-ei8sj]

Hi Brad! Great video! The Buckle you found @3:10 is indeed a buckle worn by people. These Batwing buckles adorned and adjusted the Haversack straps and "possibles" bags as needed that were worn over the shoulder. They would contain various items of necessity ...anywhere from cloth patches for their flintlock loads to fire strikers, needle cases, thimbles etc. Haversacks were often made cloth by the less fortunate, although most were of leather. Nice find! I've found about a dozen or so over the past 45yrs of detecting in New York. Keep up the great vids! PS: I'm also a musician too! Cheers

[@GMMD]

Thanks Doug, got a reputable source you can link to for that info? Would love to give it a read

[@whitewaterjack3332]

Good hunt my friend ,beautiful area

[@rapson672]

So glad you have gone back to hunting alone other than organized hunts or guest once in a while !