S Silversmokex Newbie Mar 5, 2015 3 2 louisiana Detector(s) used Fisher f75 Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Mar 5, 2015 #1 need help identifying confederate droop wing button~ 16 mm ~ no back mark ~ no stars ~ cannot find it in any of the button books Amazon Forum Fav 👍 Minelab PRO-FIND 35 Waterproof Pinpointer Metal Detector for Experts with Tone ID & Adjustable Sensitivity - Grab it through Amazon!
need help identifying confederate droop wing button~ 16 mm ~ no back mark ~ no stars ~ cannot find it in any of the button books Amazon Forum Fav 👍 Minelab PRO-FIND 35 Waterproof Pinpointer Metal Detector for Experts with Tone ID & Adjustable Sensitivity - Grab it through Amazon!
fyrffytr1 Gold Member Mar 5, 2010 7,521 11,943 Southwest Georgia Detector(s) used XP Deus, White's DFX Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Mar 5, 2015 #2 There is a very similar button on page 201 in Tice's book. But, the caption reads "Probably a French Button of the Second Empire". That empire existed between 1852 and 1870 so it is possible that buttons made their way to the Confederacy. Last edited: Mar 5, 2015 Upvote 0
There is a very similar button on page 201 in Tice's book. But, the caption reads "Probably a French Button of the Second Empire". That empire existed between 1852 and 1870 so it is possible that buttons made their way to the Confederacy.
CRUSADER Gold Member May 25, 2007 40,897 45,702 ENGLAND 🥇 Banner finds 27 🏆 Honorable Mentions: 1 Detector(s) used XP Deus II v0.6 with 11" Coil Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Mar 6, 2015 #3 Agreed, looks French to me. Upvote 0