flat button help needed

[ohiowhiteguy]

i'm sure this won't take you guys long..so i'll thank you in advance...thanks...
i found these in a field where there was a civil war camp..
i'm having a problem finding info on them.so any help will be appreciated.
owg...

 

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[Breezie]

The marking of Orange Colour is a 'quality mark.' As you may already know, these flat buttons were worn by civilians (and some of our Boys in Gray during the Civil War.) Your button was probably made in England circa early 1800's to 1830ish. The gold color you see is gold gilt. Neat find, Breezie

If you want to know how to clean it, check out this post by Buckleboy. His methods are GREAT!
How to Clean Buttons

 

[ohiowhiteguy]

thanks..glad to know that there not modern. now there the oldest things in my collection..i think...i don't think i'll clean them up..i've already ruined a couple finds by cleaning them and now i gun shy....peace...
OWG..

 

[DCMatt]

thanks..glad to know that there not modern. now there the oldest things in my collection..i think...i don't think i'll clean them up..i've already ruined a couple finds by cleaning them and now i gun shy....peace...
OWG..

I think those cleaned up nicely. The one with the shank is in great shape! I'm hoping to dig a few more good ones so I can put a set on one of my CW reenactment jackets.

DCMatt

 

[Breezie]

I think those cleaned up nicely. The one with the shank is in great shape! I'm hoping to dig a few more good ones so I can put a set on one of my CW reenactment jackets.

DCMatt

Matt, I'd love to see a pic of you in your reenactment uniform. I find reenactment extremely COOL!!! Breezie

 

[DCMatt]

See the company in battle at the cornfield near Sharpsburg here:

DCMatt

OWG - Sorry for hijacking your thread but I always try to accommodate the ladies whenever I can.

 

[Breezie]

Thanks so much Matt for posting your reenactment. Gotta love that Rebel Yell! I went to YouTube and watched some of the others; most interesting!!! Breezie