I really hope this button is what it appears to be!

[BladeRunner2019]

Hi all.

Today we hunted a site in the woods where at least 1 small home stood. My detecting partner found a CW general service button and another small button that we haven't IDed yet.

I found a cast block I button that I'm really hoping is Confederate Infantry. The shank looks thinner than the other cast I buttons I'm seeing online. It doesn't show in the pics, but it has a rounded shape and the diameter is about the size of a quarter.

I'd love to get confirmation this really is a Confederate Infantry button.

Thanks!

 

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[BladeRunner2019]

If White metal ( it does look it ) that's the best condition Cast (pot-metal / Pewter ) I have seen dug . Usually they are eaten & pitted like a Zinc Cent.

In that condition , I say banner.
Davers

Thanks!

It does have a couple spots that may be either pitting or possibly flaws in the casting. I just left the dirt in them so they aren't as noticeable. You can see one almost in the center of the I.

 

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[JBnNC]

Very nice!!!

 

[Beachrelic]

Your button is definitely a Confederate Block I that is cast out of white metal or pewter. We have found several in my area of NC. The cast brass buttons usually are one piece with the loop included. The pewter or white metal buttons had copper loops added when cast.

 

[cmthunder]

Great button congrats