George Washington Inaugural Button

[Fishnut]

Worked hard for this button today at a Southern Maine 1700’s cellar hole. Spent a couple hours trying to find and dig good signals amongst all the square nail chatter. Couldn’t believe my eyes after pulling this George Washington inaugural button from the hole.
The first photo was taken as soon as I recovered the button. The second ones are front and back from today after letting it fully dry and lightly brushing off the dirt. The button is slightly bent and the shank is bent but intact. I may not do any further cleaning due to the historic value. Or I will have it conserved by an expert.. I was very lucky as this button is in better condition than any of the hundreds and hundreds of other buttons I have previously dug.

 

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[Gene Mean]

Are you serious!!! That's a Banner find all day.

 

[sibbley]

Oh man, that is awesome! In such great shape too. Congrats on the find of a lifetime!

 

[The Rebel]

Awesome job, that's in fantastic shape, WTG on a historic find!

 

[Oldrvrrat57]

That is one killer GW button! Awesome condition, congratulations

 

[Mason Jarr]

Beauty! I wonder how many of these were made in total. That's some exciting serious history right there. About as good as it gets on our turf. Banner I hope .

 

[pepperj]

Congratulations on the GW Button, your first one?

 

[Jose The Goon]

When I see a button find like this, my mind wanders & wonders if an old coat was discarded and got buried with lots of other trash on the property. Could be more buttons like that one lurking in the soil. It would be worth while to give that area a thorough going over. Great find ! Congrats !!

 

[cannonball]

Worked hard for this button today at a Southern Maine 1700’s cellar hole. Spent a couple hours trying to find and dig good signals amongst all the square nail chatter. Couldn’t believe my eyes after pulling this George Washington inaugural button from the hole.

OUTSTANDING ! CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR FANTASTIC HISTORIC FIND

 

[Athens]

Worked hard for this button today at a Southern Maine 1700’s cellar hole. Spent a couple hours trying to find and dig good signals amongst all the square nail chatter. Couldn’t believe my eyes after pulling this George Washington inaugural button from the hole.

Congratulations on such a incredible find 🏆..

 

[GaRebel1861]

That’s an incredible find! Banner vote.

 

[Digger RJ]

Worked hard for this button today at a Southern Maine 1700’s cellar hole. Spent a couple hours trying to find and dig good signals amongst all the square nail chatter. Couldn’t believe my eyes after pulling this George Washington inaugural button from the hole.

Wow!! AWESOME!!! Congrats!!!

 

[Gare]

Worked hard for this button today at a Southern Maine 1700’s cellar hole. Spent a couple hours trying to find and dig good signals amongst all the square nail chatter. Couldn’t believe my eyes after pulling this George Washington inaugural button from the hole.

FANTASTIC FIND !!! I vote BANNER !!!

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

A "Holy Catfish" find - congrats on saving a great piece of history !

 

[grasshopper]

Beautiful shape too!! Congrats!!

 

[Trezurehunter]

Congrats on an excellent piece of U.S. History ! That button is in excellent condition.

 

[Electrician819]

Nice find!

 

[opalboy]

Wow! That’s nuts!

 

[Mr. Digger]

Incredible. We would all love to get our coil over one of those!!!!! Huge congrats. Can we see the back?

 

[Fishermanfred1]

Worked hard for this button today at a Southern Maine 1700’s cellar hole. Spent a couple hours trying to find and dig good signals amongst all the square nail chatter. Couldn’t believe my eyes after pulling this George Washington inaugural button from the hole.

Wow this is wonderful find