A 10 year old boy discovers an officer's sword
By Jayanth
@jayanth_77 (7180)
India
August 17, 2020 1:59am CST
Hughes a 10 year old school boy living near a northern Ireland town of Ulster is very found of digging old artifacts hidden under ground. So his parents gifted him a metal detector instead of the usual toys and electronic gizmos they gift him every year.
The boy felt very happy and soon started using the metal detector to scan his neighbourhood area . Few days back while he was spending his time with his new gadget the alarm on the detector went off. Hughes dug up to find a a metal trinket , second time too it was some metal scrap but the third time as the alarm went off he decided to seek his father's help as the artifact seem to be quiet deep under the soil.
On digging the father son duo were surprised to find a sword. They consulted the local archeology officials who identified it to be an officer's sword from the 18th century.
Hughes has become a sort of local celebrity for the discovery and wish to continue his passion.
it's truly a happy feeling when we discover something of historical significance.
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@Miracle_Maya (2244)
• India
17 Aug 20
This is a typical example of how a simple hobby could lead to bigger achievements in life if channeled properly.
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@jayanth_77 (7180)
• India
17 Aug 20
yes a hobby can change to a profession if one follows it passionately.
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@Butterfingers (66583)
• India
17 Aug 20
That's great and I guess will fetch him a good amount of money if he sells it
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@jayanth_77 (7180)
• India
17 Aug 20
Hope the boy gets a reward for his historic find
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
17 Aug 20
@jayanth_77 I understand and hope so, too.
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@jayanth_77 (7180)
• India
17 Aug 20
the sword was in a rusted condition. It is of no value to the boy but of high value for the historians. Hope the boy is suitably rewarded for his efforts.
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@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
17 Aug 20
Wow... that is something unique to find
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@jayanth_77 (7180)
• India
17 Aug 20
yes finding a historically significant sword is indeed worth appreciating for the boy's efforts.
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@jayanth_77 (7180)
• India
17 Aug 20
Yes truly the discovery of the sword is amazing. Once the artifact is cleaned and restored it will help in research study .
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@jayanth_77 (7180)
• India
17 Aug 20
Most probably the Hughes family will hand over the sword to the archeological survey department or to a museum for it safe upkeep.
@jayanth_77 (7180)
• India
17 Aug 20
yes they boy's father has contacted the museum who are investigating the sword after carefully treating the rust for the rust formed after being under the soil for over 200 years.
@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
18 Aug 20
@jayanth_77 That would be something that all little boys dream of.
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@jayanth_77 (7180)
• India
17 Aug 20
yes the boy was very excited to find a sword of of historical importance
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@jayanth_77 (7180)
• India
17 Aug 20
yes the boy must be motivated to find more artifacts after his initial success.
@jayanth_77 (7180)
• India
17 Aug 20
yes it's possible because the boy has interest in finding artifacts from a very young age.
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