February Finds on a small Civil War Camp/Pickett Post

[alabama11]

Hello all,
Thanks for viewing this. Got them except the Williams 58 cal base piece last Saturday during a 14 degree wind chill. It really keeps you moving fast. Winter is the greatest time to hunt as soil is wetter and easier digging around here. Can't imagine frozen ground only the hardy can work there. All the buttons are unmarked and the small one was a 40 on the scale, very loud signal. Any advice on light cleaning of buttons is appreciated. These are not burned. The large lead thing is square almost and resembles a dice piece.
best,

 

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[relic nut]

Nice finds. Congrats. Finally thawing here and we are planning a sat hunt. That looks like it's a good spot. Hunt it hard.[emoji106]

HH, Relic Nut

 

[Davers]

Nice Finds
Do the flat buttons have any Shanks left on them?

Seems your on a Pretty old Site, Hunt it hard.

 

[alabama11]

All button shanks are broken off. Thanks for viewing these.

 

[N.O. noir et d'or]

Nice recoveries A11 - Thanks for sharing. I've had luck cleaning buttons by soaking them in olive oil for a few days then using a toothpick and q-tip to lightly clean. I believe the "less is more" approach is best with buttons as you don't want to over clean.

 

[alabama11]

Thank you,
One button has makers stamp on back so i would like to try to clean it some. Looks like "ted *" probably equals patented. HaHa.

 

[Spats]

Could be WARRANTED

 

[alabama11]

So true. Best,