I'm thrilled that the gentleman who built this collection had the great wisdom to see that it was passed on to wonderful new caretakers who will ensure its continued preservation so that future generations will be able to learn from it. There's a lesson there for all of us - we are temporary caretakers of the relics we find and must ensure they will be preserved to that future Americans can learn from them.

@thurin84

Жыл бұрын

so very true.

@RelicDog

Жыл бұрын

Had this been donated to a museum, we’d never see 90% of this, and all the time he invested in this great hobby would never be appreciated. Thank you for being the kind of man that this collector felt would do his collection honor. And thank you for sharing this first look with all of us! Incredible!! Thank you!!

@KB-ke3fi

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully they will understand the real truth instead of the revisionist lie in history books about the useless war.

@sosteve9113

Жыл бұрын

Most interesting museums are the private ones

@tomwhite716

Жыл бұрын

Is there a Geraldo Rivera alert coming?

You can tell how much this guy loved his collection just by how much care each item was placed in the case with. Amazing!

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

8 ай бұрын

No doubt Eric. Appreciate that insight . . .

I am 70 and I haven't been this excited since last year when I got to ride a horse for the 1st time in 50 yrs... Thank you for posting. Can't wait for more

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

That makes me super-happy bear! We'll try not to disappoint!

I was 10 years old in 1964 and a friend and I went to the Park Forest, IL library to see a private collection of Civil War weapons, uniforms and other pieces. The owner was a very nice man and even allowed us to pick up the weapons and put some of the hats on. I can still picture my buddy in the Hardee hat. We were in absolute heaven !

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

4 ай бұрын

Dang, Michael! I can picture two little 10 year old boys with wide eyes . . . what a great experience!! Hardee Hat Heaven!

Incredible. These relics need to be properly preserved and cataloged in a museum. Heck, start your own museum!

@diggernash1

Жыл бұрын

Only if the museum pays for them. These are private property.

@G53X0Y0Z0

Жыл бұрын

I have mixed feelings about museums. Some essentially confiscate items they get their hands on, so unless you intend to give them the items you have to be careful about letting them take possession without valid paperwork that protects your interests.

@mattedwards4533

Жыл бұрын

@@G53X0Y0Z0 You are correct! I let a museum use some of my artifacts. Cannon balls buckles and shells. I even let them use my GG Granfathers bibles on both sides of my family. Now I wasn't able to get them back? I had a lawyer friend that was there when I loaned my relics to the museum and am hoping ,with his help to get my things. You advice should be heeded!

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

@@mattedwards4533 Whoa. How sad . . . and WRONG!

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

I believe the new owner MAY start a museum of some kind - right now, he's just trying to wrap his head around his new responsibility!

I grew up around Northern Va and we would go into the woods in Manassas in the early 80s and find a lot of the buttons and buckles all over the place. Found a bunch of rifle parts too. It's good to see some of this preserved and loved.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Man, you are KILLING me! I tried hunting in Chantilly ONCE. Red clay EVERYWHERE I stuck a shovel . . .

@pamtnman1515

3 ай бұрын

I started my career in DC in 1991, and many of my co workers and neighbors had been searching the woods and fields for decades. They had incredible collections, including a lot of rare firearms and edged weapons. Some private collections took up entire living rooms

What a fabulous collection, he certainly loved what he collected and took care of it. Lifelong passion that's not going to be forgotten, and he certainly handed it on to the right person. Enjoy your new collection it's beautiful.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mich, but it's not either of us. The new owner just wanted the world to SEE it, without the world knowing where it would be kept, if you get my drift . . .

Obsession, compulsion, passion. Thank goodness for people who want to get their hands on history like this guy. Hope this collection will be properly displayed to the public one day, not just for the sake of the artefacts, but as a record of this man’s work. Great video. Andy.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy. There aren't many collection like this that weren't purchased but (mostly) dug!

I also started hunting in 1960, only have a handful of Minnies from Miller's cornfield near Spring Hill Farm. We, as a group were the last people legally in the cornfield before they turned it into state protected property. I am 73 now and because of back issues, I don't get out much anymore. I live in Michigan. And I have collected different kinds of relics.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Wow! To be the LAST ones before they left the rest to rot . . . Thank you Fred, for saving what you could!!!

What a honor and opportunity that you have to just be able to see that collection! It was awesome to see so much stuff from one collector. That is truly a museum worthy collection!!! I can’t wait to see more. And I am not even a metal detector guy😂. But a huge Civil War fan. Thank you!!!

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Love that Richard. You would be in heaven locked in that room, then!

This is priceless! The entire collection belongs in a museum.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

I hear you!

@CarmineGambino-wc3vf

Жыл бұрын

Museums have enough they don't need anymore......

@johnmacdonald2212

Жыл бұрын

No indiana jones...it is privately owned. Find your own crap and put it in a museum

@scottjunge5992

Жыл бұрын

The last thing you want to do is donate them to museum. They won't show them and most likely destroy them, 😢

@swlc5555

Жыл бұрын

If this entire collection was given to a museum literally 99.99% of these items would be put in boxes and placed in permanent storage. Nobody would ever see them except the museum curator. It wouldn't be surprising if the museum eventually deaccessioned the items and sold them to the public. Many have done that. Almost every Civil War museum already has a full collection of ordnance, bullets, belt buckles, etc. The only thing of interest to them would be the most rare items, and only if it can be attributed to the battle the museum represents.

Blown away by amount of csa stuff better than big museums thank God he saved and preserved artifacts ty again guys for honor of seeing this collection

My Great Grandfather was in the 26th. Ill Infantry (wounded at the Siege of Corinth) and re-enlisted in the 5th Ill Cavalry upon recovery. Three other relatives were in other Illinois units and two in Iowa Infantry/Cavalry units. Seeing such relics is awesome!

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Whacker, how cool that you know about your ancestory!!!!!!!

An absolutely amazing collection. We see people like Aquachigger finding a 'box plate' or an 'eagle rosette', but to actually see what a cartridge box looks like inside, with the plate on the outside is just so informative. All this stuff would make a wonderful museum exhibit, and a lasting legacy to its original owner. I subscribed, I look forward to seeing it all in detail. Thank you.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Andrex, I hope we don't disappoint you! And I agree, context is everything!

This was unreal. To think that something like this existed and had gone unknown. Just remember in the hands of a great admirer of such relics these were passed to other great admirers and wont wind up piece parted out at a relic show.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Gary, we think alike! Thanks man.

7:25 when you removed 'the last supper' I expected to see THE grail! So happy to see such a reverent respect for one man's lifetime hobby & passion.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

John, you might just have posted the best reply! YES!!

What an awesome time to be alive, this hobby never gets old, the history and relics were fantastic

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, John!

Awesome collection ,it would be nice to see a picture of the man that passed. You can tell he put alot of work into his collection. 👍

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

The guy who inherited, is nervous about people knowing where these relics might be. The original hunter . . . then who were his friends . . . etc. HOWEVER I have asked the "receiver" if I can post a pic of the guy with his face blurred. We're trying to figure if any early digging pictures exist. Stay tuned . . .

Almost speechless.. WOW! SOOOO much history in there. Just finding a few pieces like those would be a dream come true!

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Its crazy Mindy. Don't quit now . . . more of his collection airing the first week in August.

All I can say is WOW!!!! My heart was beating so fast just watching y’all walk through there. I can only imagine what it felt like to be there In person.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

7 ай бұрын

MJ, you have accurately described what it was like for us too! I just cant imagine how many miles he walked, and how many holes he dug!

Unbelievable collection and to think of all the holes that were dug and the machines that ran across them. Long gone are the endless relics being released from mother earth, but he had the foresight to preserve them for future generations to enjoy. Every relic has a story and this room speaks volumes. Cant think of a better person to put it in order. I can hear nothing but total passion in your voice when you speak civil war, my kind of guy. Looking forward to your upcoming videos Walker...what a treasure and testament to a real relic hunter...

@user-fj6it8wo2t

Жыл бұрын

Believe it or not, the stuff is coming out of the ground in my state, which is Taxachusetts, most every state has specific places in them to detect that I have found. I have not detected anywhere else out of state because of so many places around my area that are fully loaded with artifacts.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

@@user-fj6it8wo2t Wow. That's good to hear . . .

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary. I really appreciate your many kind words.

I can't remember pausing a video more than this one. Mind boggling collection, one man's passion, so much history... Thanks for sharing. RIP to the man responsible for this unbelievable collection. I salute you sir.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Me too, Rick. And your kind words are appreciated.

I've been reenacting for over 35 years, I have found a few pieces and acquired a few by purchasing at reenactments acs relic shops. But, I have never seen such a fine collection as this gentleman's. I can only imagine finding something as exquisite as something in his collection. Thank you sirs for sharing, and I look forward to seeing more.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

4 ай бұрын

Appreciate that Michael!

I thoroughly enjoyed this. We live near a battlefield and my dad was a Civil War buff. He knew all about it. Relic hunting was his hobby. He too had so many of these items. It reminds me of my sweet dad who is no longer with us. My brother inherited his relics.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

5 ай бұрын

I am SO glad this brought back sweet memories for you Chooge!

We just last week came back from Gettysburg where it was the 160 th Anniversary of Gettysburg Address and Bike Week! We did 4 days of battlefield tours and pure history before that began. I was in awe! This collection pushes my interest in war history even further down the rabbit hole! Thanks Walker! Can’t wait to see more!!

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dnay! It's addicting for sure!

Even better than the opening of King Tut's tomb! Thanks for taking us along on this journey.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Ha! At least no curses. Yet . . .

This is one of the finest private collections I've ever seen. Thank you for sharing this moment!

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

6 ай бұрын

It was our pleasure Van!

Yeah what an honor that must be to see and touch that outstanding collection! Just incredible! Thanks for sharing Walker! See you on the next one.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe. I was a kid in a candy store.

@joemiller8965

Жыл бұрын

@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 I’m sure, I would have been too!

Absolutely amazing collection I was glued to the screen and didn’t dare fast forward in case I missed anything. The history that all this collection can teach others is immense and will continue to do so for generations and generations.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jonathan.I sure hope so!

What a amazing collection that was found and owned by one individual! Sadly but understandable it seems that this person would not or didn't trust everyone else with his collection. I have recently taken an interest in civil war and Indian artifacts, and very much appreciate the time these guys have taken to bring to light such artifacts and would hope to see more of this collection very soon!! Thanks Nate

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Yes Nate. he lived alone and I guess he knew lots of people have been killed for a lot less! We have at least 2 more (and maybe 3) videos to shoot, edit and publish. We'll try not to disappoint!

@johnnytungsong8719

8 ай бұрын

An absolutely amazing collection of artefacts, made even more amazing that they were collected by just one man! One thing I’m curious about and that is…when the gentleman found these items, where they found all in one specific area or State of the US, or found randomly around the US? Plus, were they found on the sites of battles…and if so, did he also find the remains of the soldiers who died in the battles?

The Battlefield Walker, Thanks for sharing this collection with us to see. Looking forward in seeing many more videos to come. I'm happy this collection was dug individually and history has been preserved. Donnie- Martinsburg, W.V. 🇺🇸

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Donnie, I really appreciate these comments. We think alike!

This is an amazing collection ! One that is a time capsule of a past long gone. The days of going hunting and having to make two or three trip back to the truck with all the stuff. I miss those times. Who would have ever thought that it would end ? Thank you both for sharing this collection and its history. You could have easily squirreled it away forever and we would have never know its past and future. Thank you again .

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 333! We had a ball. And we have a lot more to come. This isn't the best stuff.

@1americanrecon

Жыл бұрын

@@thebattlefieldwalker2841e you selling the Asian porcelain and how to buy them?..if it’s a yes.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

@@1americanrecon Not my stuff, and I'll pass along your interest to the owner!

I was completely astonished at the treasure trove of history gathered in that room. I started my Civil War addiction, as a 6 year old boy, living in Urbana, MD, 6 miles south of the Monocacy Battlefield. Visiting nearby Antietam, Harpers Ferry and of course, Gettysburg in the early 1960's. An awesome collection to see unveiled, thank you!

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Randy - we're cut from the same cloth!

That’s normally something you only see in a museum. Everything in that room is priceless. That is one lucky person to be gifted something like that. Awesome collection

This was a great show and tell. Thanks for taking the time. What a remarkable collection.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

3 ай бұрын

Appreciate your kind words, Gilliam!

That was absolutely amazing. More than I’ve ever seen anywhere from anyone. Thank you very much!

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

5 ай бұрын

It was our pleasure and honor to record it Mustang Sally (Great name by the way!)

Such an astonishing collection of artifacts. The stories and history of each piece would be amazing to know. Thank you for sharing this with us.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Kand. YES, to know the stories . . .

Your expertise is what makes this special!

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Thanks David. But like most people, I know a lot about a very little!

I,m Speechless , But I love when ya said , Good gravy Marie... lol. Will look for the upcoming videos Thanks for sharing is an understatement

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

JIm, your kind comments are much appreciated. Usually I say "Sonya Henney's Tutu!" Maybe in a future video! There are more coming. This friday is #2

Speechless,,, hopefully the public will be able to enjoy this in the future,,,ty for sharing!!!

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome John. Our pleasure.

I have always loved history and I really enjoy watching people going out and hunting for civil war relics and learning about them. Now with see some of the things you showed just the few really helped me understand what I have been looking at before. Like the cartridge box seeing people find the plate to it was cool but now I can see what it looked like awsome. Thank you for taking us along for the ride. I can't wait for the next videos. God bless you and your family my friend. God bless the man who worked hard to build such a beautiful collection.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Amen to everything you said, Mike. Context makes all the difference!

I can’t wait to see more videos on this collection. What an incredible gesture to leave it for someone who appreciates this history and educational opportunities this collection offers.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely Project! Agree 100% on all counts!

Incredible collection. Thank you for preserving this 👏

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

6 ай бұрын

I'll pass that along to the guy preserving it John, and thank YOU for watching. I just documented it . . .

A true caretaker of history. I love seeing the meticulous care taken in collecting and documenting these historical relics. Thanks for sharing this.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

11 ай бұрын

You're so right, Midwestern!

That's just amazing, and to think it was all owned and collected by one man. Your collection really needs to be in a museum somewhere, where it could be displayed and examined by all...........

@Jellybellycat

Жыл бұрын

Until the government decides to throw it out for political correctness.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

@@Jellybellycat Sadly . . . YES!

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

I get it! The owner DOES want it to be seen. he's figuring out how to safely accomplish that now.

That is an amazing collection and I’m looking forward to seeing you guys go completely through it. I would think that the original owner probably would have just walked through the woods and found this stuff laying on top of the ground. Thank you for sharing this with me.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Kevin, agreed! Crazy. We won't go through it piece by piece, but we hope to call attention to some unusual stuff. And you're welcome!

Great video,amazing collection! Have fun moving everything.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

8 ай бұрын

And in the HEAT of summer! I just hoped a trooper wouldn't stop the guy in his truck and discover 75 artillery shells in the bed! (Though perfectly legal to own and transport. Just hard to explain!)

Man'o'man, I wouldn't have been able to breath in there. Thank you for sharing!

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Shoot, I hear you Dudo! Some of those pieces can take your breath away!

A truly amazing collection of Civil War history and it would be a blessing to be able to catalog it like you're doing!

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Jerry, heck yeah! BLESSING!! Thanks for being there along the way and encouraging me.

Thank you for sharing this collection with us. It would be great if some of it could go to a deserving museum, so millions of others could appreciate it too.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

@thebattlefieldwalker2841 0 seconds ago I believe the new owner MAY start a museum of some kind - right now, he's just trying to wrap his head around his new responsibility!

@dirtywhiteboy4963

Жыл бұрын

START A MUSEUM DON"T GIVE THAT AWAY! BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT IT WILL BE ....GIVEN AWAY! THANKS!

Great video, to have been the curator of such an amazing, historic collection is unthinkable. Thanks for sharing it with us.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Juan!

Thank you so much for showing this rare collection of civil war pieces. It was an honor to just peer through the screen and witness the many years of serching it took to aquire this many priceless artifacts. Once again thank you, take care.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Much more than welcome Philip. It was truly a pleasure to explore all this.

Absolutely incredible collection. So THAT’S where are the relics are that we can’t seem to find lol! Such an amazing collection…thank you for sharing and bringing us along on your journey!

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Ha! YES, Eastside! I love revealing this stuff . . .

Absolutely amazing, thanks for taking us on an awesome tour. Subbed I don't want to miss a thing. 👍

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks Shaka. You won't be disappointed!

Can't say anything but WOW!!!! Thx for allowing us along. Looking forward to the rest.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Agreed Erik! #2 coming Friday, Lord willing.

What a wonderful legacy this man has left behind. He knew that his friend would cherish every item as he had done himself. Decade after decade he searched and compiled this collection of memories from history. The awe and reverence you both show as you uncover the pieces of the past is truly inspiring. This is a museum. Just Wow! ❤

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

4 ай бұрын

Bren, we so appreciate your kind words! We do indeed have MUCH respect for the collection, the original collector and the inheritor!

@NanaBren

4 ай бұрын

I’m so excited for you! I hope you are able to set this up as its own museum, perhaps close to one of the battlefields. I don’t trust museums to do the right thing. Good luck and best wishes! 🍀🍀🍀Bren

Just shows that nothing really "belongs" to us. We're just caretakers. What an amazing collection! Great video and I can't wait for more. Plus I'm a new subscriber.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Honored to have you KWM! We'll try not to disappoint!

Absolutely amazing to see this collection! Glad the title caught my attention! the new owner should definitely start a museum ... properly insured of course ... and let the collection be seen as it continues to grow. I've ran across handfuls of things like this from arms and moulds to other artifacts and have gotten rid of them over the years, but would have much rather donated them to a collection like this and I'm certain there's probably a good many folks out there that has items they'd be willing to add to a collection of this caliber.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

It's a stunning collection, Hercules! Glad you found us, too. More episodes of this thing to come . . .

What an amazing collection ! Lucky boys ! Love to see an Indian Elder go over their relics and tell his story ! Awesme!! Thnk u ! ❤❤❤❤

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

YES Ken!

It doesn't get any better.... Wow! ... Just Wow! Thank you for sharing this...

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Its been our honor Plan. More to come . . .

I'm really jealous of that stuff man because my ancestor was in the Irish volunteer and the very first battle he fought was Battle Of Bull Run. He was in the war from start to finish and survived luckily.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

I wish I could trace family history like you have. Just WOW on your ancestor! The WHOLE 9 yards!

As a Civil War buff, this was awesome!

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Marc. I was about to soil myself!

Thank you for sharing. Amazing stuff. Glad it's not going to be broken up by people who have no idea what they are looking at.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

11 ай бұрын

Me too Jim. It will stay together. For at least ONE generation . . .

Amazing! And that was just a quick glance! I can not wait for ya’ll to start rootin around there and seeing what’s up Yo! You know me and I loved all the points but I want to see the coins! Seeing you and Mud Duck’s faces getting lost in the room was classic, specially Mud Duck’s face when he first entered! Giddy for the next videos to come. Keep walking and digging Yo!

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

You've been there from the START Beachwalker! Love ya, bro.

As close to heaven as a collector can get!

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

I feel you Franklin!

Speechless at that man’s efforts ❤

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

No lie, Craig. Staggering!

@craigdutton6072

Жыл бұрын

@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 I fully get the attraction to collecting 😎I’m no detector guru lol 😂 fancy myself a bit of a bottle fella 😎but that’s amazing thanks 🙏

First time viewer. This is an amazing video with a literal treasure trove of relics. The knowledge, passion, and respect shown in the video stood out to me the most....also, that this one man dug/discovered enough pieces to fill a museum. This is a historian's dream!

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

6 ай бұрын

Jenn, you and I are cut from the same cloth! Glad to have you aboard, and since you're a first-timer to the Battlefield Walker, be sure to check out the follow-up videos of this collection. Part 2 deals with ordnance and miscellanea, Parts 3 & 4 are Buckles and Plates, and Swords and Muskets.

@Jenn_B

6 ай бұрын

I certainly will be catching up on all videos!

Astonishing collection. I’m glad it is being secured for the future. Could take a lifetime to just catalogue this collection. Andy UK

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

No lie, Andy! greetings from across the pond . . .

The marked canteen is a CWera canteen that has been recovered in canvas for use during the later 1800’s through the Span Am War. There were so many surplus canteens left over after the war that the government just removed the bottom sling guides, recovered them and issued them out. The recovered ones are much more common than unaltered CW examples but still very cool.

@sosteve9113

Жыл бұрын

Interesting I have a canteen from WWI with a canvas cover

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

I learned something today History! Thank you.

In my view, one of the most important things to look for in this collection are items which can be identified by soldier and/or regiment. Since the vast majority of items were dug, such identifications are no doubt few in number. You said the man who found or acquired these items kept meticulous records. If you can dedicate a video to presenting the records which point to identifications by soldier or regiment, I'd be very much obliged. And if you find anything from the 169th N.Y., which fought in Virginia and South Carolina, among other States, and tell us about it, I'd be supremely grateful!

@susanpera2131

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully he documented where each was found so they can be linked with certain battles, etc.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Agree 100% I've seen nothing so far that could be linked to one soldier. Somebody said the canvas canteen cover's "39" was the individual soldier's number. I don't know. No ID tags, or initials so far. But I've had little chance to closely examine. Hoping some of the plates have a name scratched in. If I find out ANYTHING, it will be in a future vid. Promise.

@bolinfan1519

Жыл бұрын

@@thebattlefieldwalker2841 Thanks chief.

Absolutely stunning - I was just mesmerized. Thank you

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

That makes us happy Kathleen!

very cool! thanks for sharing and look forward to seeing the other videos

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Rick. Two left. One hits August 4 (Muskets and swords of the collection) and the last is August 11. Buttons, buckles and plates.

Amazing collection , I too am a long time detectorist and the one thing i was looking for and did not see was a Civil War Bronze Star and Madallion. I found both here in Western Maine on a dig i was doing last year. Are they rare to find, is my question to you.?

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Richard, I'm afraid that's above my pay grade, but I would venture a guess that they must be pretty rare. I've never heard of one dug around here . . .

I believe all Hotchkiss shells are US. There might be a rare copy or something not sure but the flame groove is fire timed fuses. So the flame from the cannon would ignite it. The ones without were used with percussion fuzes and didn’t need a flame.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that Jason! Makes sense . . .

From the UK. Well done buddy, genuine articles and genuine enthusiasm. This will be a treat to follow.👏🏻

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, Patrick! Cheers from across the pond . . .

WOW, what a collection. I am on my 3rd time watching. Thank You for sharing!

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for telling me that Paw! I love it!

The large fragments are from the Dictator 13 inch mortar. Those are nice finds. 1 at conn. Heavy artillery. It only fired at total of 218 rounds.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

You have educated me! Going to include this info in next vid!

Yup, a lot of human carnage carried in that lot☹️ Such an amazing collection of a time gone by 🎉

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Yes Steven, Would be terrifying to know it all . . .

Thank you for sharing this with us! Really awesome!

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the kind words, Monk!

I'm left speechless !! Totally Blown Awayy!! Thanks for the show of a life time! Kevin in France and Florida

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the kind words Kevin. I agree with you!

That is one incredible collection. Is it possible those large frag pieces might actually be from exploded cannon barrel/breech?

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

hey Kraker! Hard to see in the vid, but no. Not tubular but round. Some are suggesting a 13" mortar called "The Dictator" . . .

Imagine what might be found if people were allowed to use metal detectors on Civil War and other battlefields. Those who do use them must be trained in how to restore the dig upon recovery of the artifact.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Brad, I'm on your team!

Thanks for sharing ad a relic hunter who has dug in Virginia since 1982 this was amazing 👍👍👍👍

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

11 ай бұрын

So nice to hear from a kindred spirit Rodney!

Wow! That reminds me of the collection that an old gentleman I met in the late 1970’s or very early 80’s, in a small town in Virginia when visiting some family near Blue Grass, VA. The gentleman gave me a tour and I was just in awe!

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

5 ай бұрын

JT, I'll bet there are a LOT of old collections like that (and like this one) that few people know about. Cool that you got to experience one of them!

I love learning about history and its even more special when you can see items from the past,thank you for doing this video I so much enjoyed it 👍

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

9 ай бұрын

Appreciate that Steven!

This is so amazing this is one of the best lifetime collections ive ever seen thankyou so much for sharing

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Josh I was amazed, too!

Ok first video I ever seen on your channel and I’m hooked. Looking forward to doing a little binge watching!

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

From one old man to another, I'm glad you are enjoying! Hope it continues . . .

Incredible !! Looking forward to your next video.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Thanks hardhead! I hope you enjoy the little mini-series this will become!

Awesome stuff Walker! What an adventure!

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bunk. I've still not seen the best stuff . . .

I love History ,but didn't imagine id run onto this channel,so glad i did because i love civil war history, thanks 💯

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

4 ай бұрын

Well Dana, that means you and I are cut from the same cloth! I have enough videos of relic hunting civil war battlefields and campsites to keep you busy for a while. And I appreciate your kind words!

@danacarter4793

4 ай бұрын

Tysm ,can't wait to watch more on your channel

Absolutely beautiful collection. Thank you for sharing

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure Rice!

I was extremely excited to be able to see some of these relics from the Civil War. Just an amazing collection!

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

11 ай бұрын

Thanks man. It was just as cool to handle them!

Incredible? Great vid. Thx for sharing and looking forward to more vids.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that Kaye! First week of August, the rest of the collection will air.

I love history! What a collection..Just being in that room brings you back in time! Amazing finds!

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree Doug!

Wow and more wow. Good for him. So glad it will all be taken care of. Congratulations.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

5 ай бұрын

Thank you Monica!

Subscribed, truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. Can’t wait to see more.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Honored to have you Jeff. #2 hits Friday . . .

Wow fantastic collection that's like a time capsule You can almost feel the vibe of the war also very sobering to see that ordinance makes you realize the level of carnage that was taking place. Thank you for sharing this.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Scott. Yes, I often think about all the flying shell fragments. The horrible sound of the shell exploding, and then the whir and Whiz of pieces of iron all around you.

He found all this stuff, so amazing that the leather is still in shape let alone the cloth items wow! I am always interested in "barn finds" but this is on another level. Your responsibility in conserving and somehow assisting in interpretation and eventual display of collection is mind boggling. 😮

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jay. No pressure just being a consultant!

Hey guy! Thanks for sharing this awesome collection. Being from central VA and working in Petersburg for 10yrs makes this video extra special. That big fragment that you compared your hand to thats labeled Petersburg Va looks big enough to be part of the dictator! Good stuff my friend!

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

6 ай бұрын

Neil, I agree about the possible dictator frag. Much of this man's hunting was done around Petersburg in the 1960s.

Absolutely amazing! TY for sharing.

@thebattlefieldwalker2841

11 ай бұрын

It was honestly our pleasure to do it Art!