Treasure Hunter Unearths INCREDIBLE Rare & Valuable Revolutionary War Artifact

[@JamieLloyd]

That is a waist belt plate from a soldier in the 53rd Regiment of Foot, mustered in 1755. Very cool find sir.

[@bahldr01]

Congratulations! It makes me so happy when relics of such importance are found by folks who genuinely appreciate them for what they are, but more importantly, where they came from. Thanks for documenting your hunt and sharing it with us!

[@GMMD]

Thanks for the kind words Drew!

[@av8rschannel397]

You may have found the remains of one of a soldier from the British 53rd Regiment who led Indian raiders of the infamous “Royalton Raid” of 1780. Brilliant.

[@cindycatt6405]

Your excitement just radiates from the screen, it is so refreshing to see! That revolutionary buckle is spectacular. Great cinematography as always!

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much Cindy!

[@jaredhelfrick6279]

That plate is probably the best thing you have ever found. Major congrats my friend

[@WW2HistoryHunter]

Congratulation and Your videos are crazy good. Thanks for sharing and Greetings from WW2HistoryHunter

[@sailinbob11]

It's a spur

[@75ChrisC]

You are one lucky son of a gun! Not only great finds, but the most beautiful place to explore as well! Love your videos! Thanks for sharing, from Australia, cheers, Chris

[@grangranzulaski1084]

What exciting finds. That buckle looks just a few years old but is hundreds of years old. So exciting. I live in Oregon we never have things that old. Love the hikes and finds. I am 76 so no long back trail hikes for me ! So happy I did a lot in my younger years.

[@richpeters4705]

Speaking as a father of more than a few sons, the scenario goes like this , father asks son's "did any of you see my axe?" They all shake

[@christophermason8151]

Man those are some amazing finds. You could make a tv show with your videos. As long as no one tried to edit them. lol. It blows my mind the stuff you find that would most likely never be found if you weren't out there digging. Great job and great video. Can't wait for the next one. You are really becoming my favorite KZbin channel.

[@carolv8450]

Too many ppl running to Vermont is not good.

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much Christopher!

[@priscillaross-fox9407]

He owns copyright to anything he creates just as I do to all my photos.

[@medicchicky]

With the coins, buckle, spur and the decorative piece it almost seems like an officers house.

[@chrisbattaglia1436]

medicchicky probably a campsite

[@detectinghistoricalontario9664]

Axes were probably lost in winter in deep snow when they broke. Most logging was done in winter. Great video

[@GMMD]

I bet you're right!

[@michaelhendricks9229]

Green Mountain Metal Detecting Interesting question, and good answer by DHO. I’m in rural Ohio and often wonder why people would simply abandon so many of the possessions in general. I’d think a bunch of poor farmers would keep their brass candlesticks and pewter spoons if they moved out!

[@unrulyjulie4382]

Ty Kendrick ... I have wondered about the spoons as well. I would think for people living in conditions such as those, any possession would be very important. Even a spoon that had broken would be mended.

[@sandraswift3489]

Wow

[@CS-pi5oc]

Fantastic finds. Your intuition served u well. It could not happen to a better, more joyful person.

[@doverdiane]

Congrats on your amazing find! Even though I don't metal detect, I love the history that you share. (I'm a genealogist/researcher) I love your videos, editing, etc. Its as if you have a cameraman walking with you at times. Congrats again! Can't wait to see what you find on your next outing.

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much, glad to hear you enjoy them!!

[@davidwiniger3799]

Back here in Indiana and so envious of your geography. Great finds and even better videos. Thanks.

[@GMMD]

Thanks David!

[@fedupnow61859]

In my area of connecticut we used to call them Indian Pipes. I lived near a couple of bogs and they would be often in the woods. Beautiful . Congratulations on the beautiful find. It is incredible

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much Mary!

[@grendelgrendelsson5493]

I've only recently found your channel so I'm watching all that I can. I was wondering about bears when you mentioned your Glock. The woods are wonderful, you can almost see Mohawks and Abenaki and Mohicans tracking their enemies! The 53rd eventually became the Kings Shropshire Light Infantry and,I believe, remain as the 3rd Battalion The Light Infantry. Incidentally, the museum of this old regiment was blown up by the IRA in 1992 when it was located in Shrewsbury Castle which was built in 1070 or so. It was a very, very easy target with no serving soldiers within miles. I enjoy your videos very much indeed as I am nuts about American history and to see Colonial material being dug up is very exiting!

[@chrisbarrett5416]

Very nice Sir!! Thanks for taking us with you!!!

[@RelicRangers]

One of our favorite videos to date! Outstanding

[@sallywright8602]

What an exciting trip for you! Congrats on all the cool finds and thanks for sharing!! The 1775 coin....to think it was made one yr before our country's Independence. Wow. Another great video Brad!!

[@GMMD]

I know Sally, Incredible! Thanks for watching!

[@lovelyskull3483]

Your filming is spectacular, thank you☮️🇨🇦

[@PlugMartian]

That's one sweet hunt! Great old coins and great old relics. and a sweet thunderstorm as a bonus. It was a pleasure to meet you at the New England Treasure Show yesterday. Thanks for the T-shirt. Be safe and Hunt Happy!

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much for the kind words and picking up a shirt, hope you had a great time!

[@cj_m2477]

Unbelievable finds! History right in your hands. That is so cool. Great job with the videos too.

[@jeffadams7]

WOW Brad! What a honeyhole. I’d take a few weeks off, set up a camp and hit that place like it was leaving! Awesome finds. The buckle is the find of a lifetime for most of us! You are the Man. The best M.D. channel on KZbin

[@FloridaRobTreasureHunting]

Great finds! And well done on the video . Very enjoyable to watch and the video and audio quality are excellent. Those are the kind of hunt spots we all dream about.

[@suzannemarie1223]

How incredibly exciting! I love your videos....soft spoken, even when excited and you never ramble on. I look forward to your videos very much. Congratulations on your finds.

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much! I definitely ramble on but edit out most haha.

[@salvationbordercountry3800]

Exceptional Finds!!! Great job, A really great day in mother nature.

[@barfass]

Gotta love a Friday GMMD video! I have Friday's off of work and usually start my day working on my 1966 Beetle. I then take a break and turn on this weeks GMMD video. What a relaxing time seeing you find such great finds! I wish Canada had the history as yours - or maybe not - but it sure would make metal detecting a heck of a lot more interesting. :)

[@GMMD]

Sounds like a great way to spend a Friday! Thanks for watching!!

[@JDsVarietyChannel]

You're gonna have to go back and change the title to your "I'm never going to top this" video. LOL. Congratulations on the incredible Rev War find! Super happy for you.

[@GMMD]

haha seriously! Thanks JD!

[@tim9430]

Hey there JD. Fancy seeing you over here on GMMD. You two guys get a lot of my time. You don't know me but I've been on many excursions with you both. When all the insanity of the world begins to overload my brain and kill my soul, I frequently take a stroll in nature with one of you guys and enjoy discovering the mysteries of a simpler time. You were the first metal detecting guy I have followed and You and Brad are my two all time favorites. See ya around and God bless you both!

[@joejackson9343]

Another great day you had, one great find after another. Just got better each time. Keep going back.

[@janwarriner5037]

This was one exciting video! Super finds! I loved the stirrup. You don't find many in tact even from the civil war! Awesome historical relics. Congratulations!

[@tinknal6449]

Spur. Probably cavalry. I have a similar US cavalry spur.

[@larrystephens7437]

That buckle brings up the age old question. How did it get there? Did it belong to a turncoat? Did the person just decide to stay rather than return to Britain? Was it a trophy from a battle? You have to love the mystery!! Great video and thanks for inspiring me to think about the history of the Rev War. Well done.

[@GMMD]

All questions that have been nagging me as well, hopefully with some research I'll be able to get to the bottom of it!

[@brycefurey8407]

I'm not up to speed on the independence wars but it may be worth asking the question of whether there were raids carried out in the local area. This regiment was formed of guys from North England and had seen alot of action in many other battles it could be that they were used due to being veterans who had seen action and as such may be toughened enough to carry out the cowardly raids along with the native people.

[@BigfootDigger]

Brilliant finds wow.. what a great spot well done hiking up there and uncovering great pieces of history.. Stay safe and take care. Fantastic

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much!

[@ZeroDiscrimination]

Incredible video! That buckle is AMAZING! Congrats! Love the spur & the coins as well. Thanks so much for sharing!! Happy Hunting Brad ~ Gypsy

[@LittleFluffNugget]

Congratulations Brad, absolutely amazing finds!

[@jackdickey6015]

I wanna go medal detecting with this dude for real I love every show he put ons here ! Well done bro !

[@hm2mahoney]

I couldn’t wait to see the video very busy day at work. It was well worth the wait congratulations on the awesome finds!

[@OklahomaRelicHunter]

Awesome finds Brad!!! Keep those videos coming.

[@marykiefer4277]

Wow..what amazing finds..you need to go back and keep looking.. Love the video..... Keep them coming...

[@trolltaker]

Man, what a day! Those were some great finds. One of your best days, one of your best videos.

[@olyvoyl9382]

Your videos are most enjoyable . No blibbiddy-blab about settings, no loud screams from your machine, no digging plugs. The scenery is gorgeous! I even liked the inch worm and white ghost flower. You found some really great stuff today.

[@ErlefromVa]

I've watched this episode several times so now I must Comment! Holy Cow Dude, FIND OF a LIFETIME for sure! 53rd Regimental sword plate! Not to mention, colonial spur, two largies and the list goes on! You underplay your site, I would suspect a small encampment with the mix of relics your finding, keep digging that location, there could very well be hat insignia and some super overcoat sized Rev. buttons! Thanks for sharing your adventure and HH

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much, it's a special place to be sure!!

[@joestocking]

Thank you for showing us your treasures. Have a great weekend.

[@GMMD]

You as well!

[@billthemailman9195]

Amazing Finds!! Loved our trip into the past again, thanks for getting my mind off things. Beatiful forest...

[@johnmccormick49]

Bill, if you're a mailman, i wanna take a sec to thank you for keeping the mail moving even with what you can only call saboteurs leading you. Great job, you are appreciated by many. JM

[@billthemailman9195]

@@johnmccormick49 Thank you very much Sir. 37 years

[@sandy-quimsrus]

It looks so beautiful there in the mountains, salubrious surroundings. Love the history you are uncovering, enjoying coming along for the ride on a rainy, sleepless dawn in South Australia.

[@katiekoehlmoos6472]

WOW! One of your BEST videos yet!!!!!!!!!! Amazing finds! Good work!

[@therealwillywacker]

What a buckle...WOW! Great find! A Once-In-A-Lifetime find.Thanks for sharing, enjoy the England Treasure Show this weekend. Hope there is no rain....

[@GMMD]

Haha thanks so much, I totally did rain, but not inside thankfully!

[@davidrussell9994]

Wow! Im blown away by the buckle. What a piece of history. The coins and shoe buckle are nice as well. Awesome hunt and big congrats. Thank you for sharing and Hh

[@toddruffner7787]

So very Awesome ! While you were digging up the 1775..., I said to myself, wow what amazing soil ! This was a great hunt and so happy for you ! Thanks for sharing !

[@jimbonito3766]

What a Hunt and Video ... I know its been a while but couldn't miss this one .... Congratulations !

[@r.p.mayhew3853]

As usual - your videos do not disappoint!! Great finds! This is why we go back to good sites again and again. Thanks for letting us explore and discover with you!

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@carollkeen5978]

Find of a lifetime. Congratulations.🍀

[@harvegrant7927]

Keep up the great work Brad, your videos are so much fun to watch.

[@ClaytonCountyHistoryHound]

What an amazing hunt. Thanks so much for sharing. Congratulations on the amazing finds. Take care.

[@preserving_the_past]

Incredible find Brad, that's what is so awesome about this hobby. We never know what's going to come out of the ground. Thanks for sharing. Until next time HH&GL *Chris*

[@alhowry6548]

Congrats on a great day of finds! I look forward to your vids each week

[@GoldenpaydirtReviews]

freaking Awesone, what a hunt. happy I was able to witness that, another great hunt, thanks for sharing.

[@mars56100]

So awesome once again! Thank you for sharing!

[@ringsnthings]

Incredible Brad! The scenery, music and of course the finds gave me chills!

[@UrbanDKaye]

Ww, man, you're really on a roll. Congrats! The "53" buckle s great! Just reading up on the Royalton Raid

[@davidwhite9045]

Awesome video Brad the 53 Buckle WOW! And The leather working amazing. Can’t wait to watch the rest of your videos.

[@cynsmi]

You have just the best blog. So gifted.

[@powderriver2424]

Right On!!! What a find. Can only imagine who, what, when,why & how that buckle was lost. History is awesome especially when it’s in your hand.

[@ericcorse]

What an awesome day, all great finds. Thanks for the info on the ghost flower, it is pretty cool.

[@scdigger]

That buckle is absolutely ridiculous! Great find! Congrats...

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much!

[@trishrobinson5828]

The natural beauty in your videos is as interesting as your finds.

[@GMMD]

Glad to hear you enjoy them!

[@FjHenderson]

Awesome job.. You do great videos... I hope you never stop doing your hobby.

[@TheFPF422]

Great nature shots... Great finds... Great video! From Belgium, thank you!

[@aurinslady7119]

Grabbed my first cup of coffee and sat back to enjoy. I've wondered if you also do photography since you seem to have the knack for perfect shots. Congrats on the belt buckle. Beautiful find.

[@GMMD]

Thanks! No background in photography, just making it up as I go!

[@jaybales3160]

Outstanding treasure hunt. Scored on the history today. What a great location. Excellent exciting video. Happy for you.

[@wilsonsk11]

I forgot to mention that your video’s bring back such memories. My Grandparents lived in Wallingford for 30 years and we went up every summer. We always went hiking in the mountains.

[@susanpayne6107]

Nice! I really like the illustration beginning!! Very good. But the finds were awesome too! Great video!

[@GMMD]

Glad to hear it Susan!

[@briankesterson4365]

Such great finds!!!! You are very blessed to have found the Rev. War plate and those awesome coins, Your videos are always well done and look very professional. Thanks for taking us on the adventure with you!

[@GMMD]

Thanks for the kind words, Brian!

[@npar_steve5660]

bro .... what a dig had to post again. just epic man.

[@sahia4]

Amazing! That was worth the wait. I can't wait for you to go back to that site. I'm sure there were many green diggers watching this morning 😄. Great video sir.

[@jimh309]

Friday's my favorite day! For two reasons! Awesome finds! Keep on keeping on! :-)

[@lifeinvt354]

Damn your love for Vermont is a great as mine, thanks

[@KenBlackRifleAmerica]

Wow Brad, what an awesome hunt. That spot is definitely hiding some great treasures. Hope you can hit it again before winter. I'm so happy for you! Take care, GL and HH.

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much Ken!

[@earthangel6480]

EARTH ANGEL😇 Congratulations 🎈 on a most awesomely beautiful and historical Revolutionary War belt buckle!!!!!🇺🇸👍🙀😍👍

[@knightwing51]

well sir that was well worth the wait. congratulations on that awsome find.

[@AdventuresWithEdHuffman]

Great Video and Awesome Finds! You are on a hot spot for sure!

[@elizabethscruggs6834]

Wow. Amazing finds!! The buckle is fabulous. Congratulations to you!!!

[@stantilton3339]

Wow! amazing find. I enjoy all your video and thanks for taking time to bring us along.

[@Laura-vv6cf]

Congratulations on the buckle! You've had great summer of finds. Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelannunziata3176]

Absolutely awesome! Historical find!

[@donallen2752]

Soooo awesome!

[@txtiger6927]

congrats Brad all your dedication and work paying off, what a site.

[@rayc.1396]

Fabulous day of detecting, bet you go back, huh. Keep the great videos coming, these are what make my Friday mornings worth getting up for.

[@GMMD]

So glad to hear that Ray!

[@richgoff9737]

This was so impressive. I’m glad it popped up

[@sovereigns1grace]

WOW!!!!!!!! So much cool stuff! And in such great condition ... after 300 years?? AMAZING!!!!!!

[@thrisonly1]

Another exciting adventure, Brad! Your discoveries are incredible -- the coins, shoe buckle, buttons, spur and the topper was the Revolutionary War buckle! What a find! Can only imagine how you felt once your research gave you the answer as to what it was. Just incredible. There are times, when watching your videos, i wish Vermont was so far away -- also it'd be nice to be a few years younger! Anyway, congratulations on another excellent video -- everything about your travels is simply amazing. Look forward to the next chapter. Enjoy the weekend!

[@GMMD]

Thanks so much for the kind words, have a great weekend yourself!

[@FindingAmerica]

What an awesome hunt. Congrats on finding such beautiful and well preserved pieces of history. Love that Regimental buckle. HH and GL Greg

[@niksnou3602]

Your vids are the best! I am always waiting for them and I just love them. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@yokomzare201]

Great finds You got going there. May you locate much more. Thanks for the shows!

[@dannychaulk5689]

Watching from Newfoundland Canada..... Love your videos, keep them coming

[@Steve-Pitt]

Added this to Watch Later TV! After pizza and beer it's Green Mountain Metal Detecting Friday night! Can't wait to see this one!

[@GMMD]

Haha glad to hear it!

[@Steve-Pitt]

@@GMMD we just watched this last night finally and I have to say, that is an incredible dream find. I could tell it was a Rev War plate the minute it got into your hand. Haven't seen many and have never dug one. Forwarded your video to my Relic hunting buddy this morning. We've been digging Colonial and Rev War sites here in Northern Virginia since the mid-90s and other than a few British Rev War buttons and even one USA Continental Army button, that's been about it. To find a plate, and a marked plate from the Revolutionary War is a phenomenal find! Now that is a find that would be hard to ever top! Congratulations! Watching your video of it being dug was the next best thing to finding one myself.

[@GMMD]

Awesome, I appreciate it!!

[@stephanieanderson5893]

Congrats on the awesome buckle and on your other finds. Love your videos.

[@pattycakes6636]

That was the best Brad! Congratulations. Patty from Settle

[@jennshep3378]

Brad I’m so happy that you decided to check all of the metal hits! You sure have been hitting great coins and other great finds too! I can’t tell you just how much I enjoy watching your videos. It seems like your videos are short,but it’s because I’m so into watching that it seems too end soon lol. Keep em coming and I’ll be here watching. Thank you for sharing your all this with us. Stay safe and God bless you.

[@RelicMedic]

Unbelievable hunt! The quality of finds are amazing. The majority of us will never dig a rev war plate, but I'm so glad that you got to experience it! Wow!!