My first Louisiana Button! (Cleaned) Scarce Back mark

[Woodland Detectors]

I still can't believe it.
I have always wanted to dig one of the elusive pelicans.
Finaly! Today was my day
I took a much needed detecting trip today to one of my favorite spots for CW and Colonial goodies.
I got an early start to beat the heat that is almost unbearable by mid afternoon.
Normally, this is our down season here due to venomous snakes, ticks and yes, the heat.
I have been watching every one post all these great finds, and it was just eating at me to get out myself.
Most of our good fields are under crop, so I had to knock on doors to gain some permission.
I stopped at a farm and noticed the field had been freshly cut for hay.
The farmer was very nice, and he directed me to a section of the field where pottery shards appeared after a good plow.
I immediately started digging iron and a mid 1800's civilian buttons. Then another and another.
It just felt real good to get out again. Gotta Love the Minelab ETRAC!
I missed this target a few years ago with my old machine.

Now, It's back to baby duty




Scarce back mark reads: Horstman's NY & PHI --- Not Late---circa 1860

 

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[Tnrelicman]

Re: My First Louisiana Button!

That is one SWEET button Mike, glad you found it, you deserve it....congradulations

 

[MonkeyBoy]

Re: My First Louisiana Button!

Way to go!!! Gotta love those LA buttons.. hope you get the whole coat!!

MB

 

[dirt-n-spector]

Re: My First Louisiana Button!

That is one great looking button!! Way to go.

 

[umrgolf]

Re: My First Louisiana Button!

Great score 4-H!! Very sweet

 

[hammered]

Re: My First Louisiana Button!

Great looking button Mike , way better than most of the ones I find. You must have good soil .

hammered

 

[Iron Patch]

Re: My First Louisiana Button!

Great Confederate score there! Looks like it will clean up nice! Buckle Boy is licking his lips!

 

[birdman]

Re: My First Louisiana Button!

Those La buttons are hard to come by,nice save!!

 

[gwdigger]

Re: My First Louisiana Button!

Excellent Mike!

 

[vayank54]

Re: My First Louisiana Button!

Congrats on the LA. That's a tough button to dig

 

[ivan salis]

Re: My First Louisiana Button!

the flat buttons are late 1700 / early 1800 the blue edged plate shards are eraly 1800 era-- nice cw era type LA button-- what dates are the IH cents? gold gilted brass ring , looks like part of a boot /shoe sole , a ram rod guide and some suspender parts

 

[VOL1266-X]

Re: My First Louisiana Button!

AWESOME Mike!!! That's a beauty. I was hoping you would save that one for me to find this Fall or Winter. Dman has passed out I'm sure. That's a high dollar CSA button to add to you collection. Glad you got a hunt in and that the "leaves didn't move on the ground" this time (snake) . HH, Quindy.

 

[teleman 2525]

Re: My First Louisiana Button!

great find and finds

 

[Bramblefind]

Re: My First Louisiana Button!

Way to go! What a great day!

 

[River Rat]

Re: My First Louisiana Button!

WTG, Mike It's a coincidence finding that Pelican button after talking about LA the other day.

RR

 

[BuckleBoy]

Re: My First Louisiana Button!

I want one of those! And I'm going to the Heart of pelican country to dig one!

That cast brass loop may be a belt keeper from the CW era. I'd love to see a close up of it, with a ruler beside it.


Cheers,


Buckles

 

[Tank69]

Re: My First Louisiana Button!

sweet button Mike see this is karma for behaving when samm was in the oven an staying at home ,very cool button

 

[FortBedfordbob]

Re: My First Louisiana Button!

Great Button ! That sure was worth braving the heat for

 

[tuatara]

Re: My First Louisiana Button!

Normally, this is our down season here due to venomous snakes, ticks and yes, the heat.

And here comes a reward Congrats on your dream button

 

[Dman]

Re: My First Louisiana Button!

That is one super button.
Congrats
Dman