[Tony Curnick]

Awesome stuff Wilhelm....you got to get that medal bud!

[Demian (Z-X-T)]

Now there's a few unique finds...  Do you think the (pocket) watch swivel is silver? 

[Allen]

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Any idea why and how the US buttons ended up in the Cullinan/Kameelfontein area? This button, like the others I found can be dated back to 1902.

Americans in the Boer War: American Involvement in the Second Anglo-Boer War and Public Opinion at Home ................

http://www.academia.edu/2241207/Americans_in_the_Boer_War_American_Involvement_in_the_Second_Anglo-Boer_War_and_Public_Opinion_at_Home

An interesting read ! I like the typical Irish connection !

[Allen]

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Any idea why and how the US buttons ended up in the Cullinan/Kameelfontein area? This button, like the others I found can be dated back to 1902.

Americans in the Boer War: American Involvement in the Second Anglo-Boer War and Public Opinion at Home ................

http://www.academia.edu/2241207/Americans_in_the_Boer_War_American_Involvement_in_the_Second_Anglo-Boer_War_and_Public_Opinion_at_Home

An interesting read ! I like the typical Irish connection !

Here some more ..........

The United States and the South African Boer war

http://www.henrileriche.com/2013/04/15/the-united-states-and-the-south-african-boer-war-when-standing-up-for-whats-right-did-not-involve-oil/

[Wilhelm Ludik]

Now there's a few unique finds...  Do you think the (pocket) watch swivel is silver? 

Hi Demian,

Yes it is hallmarked and all.
This is what it probably looked like.

[Demian (Z-X-T)]

Now there's a few unique finds...  Do you think the (pocket) watch swivel is silver? 

Hi Demian,

Yes it is hallmarked and all.
This is what it probably looked like.

Now just to find the chain... 

[Wilhelm Ludik]

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Any idea why and how the US buttons ended up in the Cullinan/Kameelfontein area? This button, like the others I found can be dated back to 1902.

Americans in the Boer War: American Involvement in the Second Anglo-Boer War and Public Opinion at Home ................

http://www.academia.edu/2241207/Americans_in_the_Boer_War_American_Involvement_in_the_Second_Anglo-Boer_War_and_Public_Opinion_at_Home

An interesting read ! I like the typical Irish connection !


Thank you Allen I really appreciate the help in resolving these finds.

I downloaded the information and will read at leisure tonight.

Regards,

Wilhelm

[Tom White]

Nice going there Wilhelm

[Tony Curnick]

Ex US military buttons are all over Gauteng, I have a collection of the things, Quite a few Americans fought with the Boers in solidarity,others were sent over to train the Boers on US military equipment and many came to join in the hunt for gold after serving in different wars......

[Wilhelm Ludik]

Ex US military buttons are all over Gauteng, I have a collection of the things, Quite a few Americans fought with the Boers in solidarity,others were sent over to train the Boers on US military equipment and many came to join in the hunt for gold after serving in different wars......

I agree Tony, there is an old site on the farm where they delved for diamonds until 1952.

[Flemish Hunter]

Mister Wilhelm,
I congratulate you on these superb finds!
This is a textbook example why I joint here in the first place;to see what you guys dig up in S.A!
Treasure Hunters....Realy the best site !!!
Greetz,
Alain

[Wilhelm Ludik]

My finds for the weekend.

The coins were all found in one hole - what a luck!!!!

1943 - Two Shilling
1937 - Sixpence
1934 - Tickey
1924 - Florin

[JacoS]

Awesome! Especially like the Florin.

[JacoS]

Ex US military buttons are all over Gauteng, I have a collection of the things, Quite a few Americans fought with the Boers in solidarity,others were sent over to train the Boers on US military equipment and many came to join in the hunt for gold after serving in different wars......

I am quite intrigued by the amount of US buttons you guys are digging up...now the sceptic in me (it comes naturally, its my job) can't understand why so many are found. They were not here on "official business" i.e. sanctioned by their government and in full US uniform. Could it be that surplus clothing ended up here (like Nato Parkas), and were used by perhaps diggers etc.?

Just a guess. Intriguing none the less.

[Wilhelm Ludik]

Ex US military buttons are all over Gauteng, I have a collection of the things, Quite a few Americans fought with the Boers in solidarity,others were sent over to train the Boers on US military equipment and many came to join in the hunt for gold after serving in different wars......

I am quite intrigued by the amount of US buttons you guys are digging up...now the sceptic in me (it comes naturally, its my job) can't understand why so many are found. They were not here on "official business" i.e. sanctioned by their government and in full US uniform. Could it be that surplus clothing ended up here (like Nato Parkas), and were used by perhaps diggers etc.?


Just a guess. Intriguing none the less.

Hi Jaco,

There is a possibility that some clothing could have ended up in civilian hands.  Take a look at the much appreciated information provided by Allen. I am currently corresponding with Michael Headly an American gentleman and the author of one of the articles. I am sure we will have some answers soon.