Awsome Find!!!!(Updated with better pics)

[FoxHound0985]

I got out for a couple of hours, so I decided to hunt an 1850s house foundation.? I pulled out a lot of nails and other pieces of brass and this AWSOME K.M.I Cadet button!? I was in shock as I pulled it out of the ground, because it was my second Civil War Button this week.? I guess another reason it surprised me is because I live in a part of the country that saw hardly any action.? HH!

Fox

 

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[Daniel in Ak]

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sweet jesus thats a good button,man dont clean it bud.Whats the back mark on it? Oh! and congrats on the button dude.

 

[minelabex1000]

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Ya, don't clean it....COOL & Totally Awesome!

I've got to get down south for some Civil War huntin!

 

[stoney56]

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sweet jesus thats a good button,man dont clean it bud.Whats the back mark on it? Oh! and congrats on the button dude.

Don't think I could have said it any better myself. Congrats and WTG!

 

[Digginman]

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This is nice. I used to do all relic hunting. My first weekend out, I found 4 Virginia buttons. None as nice as yours, though.

 

[diamondstar]

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Nice find!!!!!

 

[FoxHound0985]

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Thanks for the replies everyone. Does anyone know what it might be worth?

 

[stoney56]

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let's see if this works:? http://www.relicman.com/butc.htm? Should find K.M.I. under Kentucky. Note that is for non-dug condition.

 

[dave-enc]

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Wow that is a nice button, way to go
hh

 

[beetle662]

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Very nice button! Congrats!

 

[FoxHound0985]

The backmark is "Horstman Bros & Allien, NY"

 

[stoney56]

I realize the link doesn't give a match other than K.M.I. but it gives you a contact and a base to work from. It might not even be a listed button but the shank is intact and upright. Congrats and HH

 

[rvbvetter]

Post it in the civil war forum here. They might know. Nice find! HH

 

[treasure_lady]

Great find! Congratulations!

 

[FoxHound0985]

? ? ? Post it in the civil war forum here. They might know. Nice find!? HH

I just did. I am hoping to get some replies soon. Does anyone know how I might be able to figure out who this button belonged to? I know that there are over 12,000 cadets that graduated from K.M.I. and some served in the Civil War. I just need a base to start from and work from there. So, does anyone have any ideas? HH!

Fox

 

[Born2Dtect]

Really Nice Button. I have not found a Civil war era button. I have seen others find them, just my luck. Your is in good shape.

Keep Gigging.

Ed

 

[ClamBob]

I've found many buttons dating all the way back to the Revolutionary War but the backs have always been corroded off leaving only the cap. Congratulations on a very nice find.

Happy Hunting,
BobJ

 

[Emperor Findus Cladius]

Very very nice find. Unfortunately I don't think you will be able specifically identify who it belonged to, as it is not personalized in any way.

 

[FoxHound0985]

Thanks for the comments everyone! I am sill kinda in shock over finding it here. Does anyone know what its approx. value would be? Thanks again. HH!

Fox

 

[FoxHound0985]

Thanks rtde3!