Texas Navy Button

[coinfinder1975]

I found this on my farm with a metal detector yesterday. Looks really cool, don't know how it got from Texas to Mississippi so I'm interested in knowing the history of this item. I found it about 8 inches deep in hard clay. Seems to be in very good condition. I can't wait to go back to find more. Anyone know more about this item or it's value? Can you give me links, thanks! The maker of this button is Scovills and Co. of Waterbury

 

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[ivan salis]

some texas navy vets * later on sailed with the confedrate navy duriing the civil war -- buttons were hard to come by so they used what they had.

back markings will often tell the maker of the button

 

[spitfire55]

 

[TommNJ]

Awesome Button, Congrats!

TommNJ

 

[Bell]

This is a Republic of Texas Navy Button. 1836-1845. Extremely rare and easily worth over a thousand bucks. That's my dream find and a banner vote all day for me. Congrats!

 

[Bunker]

What an awesome find and piece of history! BANNER

Bunker

 

[ivan salis]

congrats on a highly rare find --its very valuible to button collectors * the republic of texas "navy" lasted a very short time

 

[kuger]

Now that is a banner find!!

 

[Oilfield Diver]

Wow - a very valuable, rare and interesting find - a value in Texas history especially. Notice the slightly side-cocked star - a Republic of Texas "signature". This was purposely done in order to more uniquely identify the Texas Republic apart from the U.S.. Texan Civil War units used the cocked star design in their flags and hats. (Many Texans wore silver stars in the customary side-cocked fashion on their hats. The Texans were often used as "shock troops", the first to storm in to initiate surprise attacks. (No doubt a reputation that arose from the Battle of San Jacinto). Being found far from the Gulf, it possibly was from a Texan during the Civil War. If you can divulge more information on the general physical location I might can narrow it down to what unit or brigade it possibly came from. [Side-cocked star Texan War Flag examples - 1. 4th Texas Infantry (Hood's Brigade), 2. Granbury's Texas Brigade, 3. 17th Texas Infantry (Bastrop, TX.)]

 

[Old River]

Banner Find!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hello Coinfinder I found your post. It's a banner find. Look back through the archives of the banner finds, and you will find my Texas Navy button that made the banner. Congradulation on the find, and I'll just about bet there are more at the same site. Give me a call sometime, and maybe one day we can get together.

Old River

 

[MKnTenn]

Killer button! Beautiful and highly sought after, WTG! HH

 

[kuger]

due to the fact its the first post,doubtful it will be on the banner.I hope the poster does read BuckleBoys post on how to properly clean it though and doesnt ruin that Gilt

 

[jamesbibb]

A texas navy button is about as rare as it gets! unless you have the 14mm variant opposed to the 23 then it is even MORE rare! WTG Ill trade you every barber coin i have ever dug for it! And thats alot

BANNER!
Tice's TX224A1

 

[jamesbibb]

A texas navy button is about as rare as it gets! unless you have the 14mm variant opposed to the 23 then it is even MORE rare! WTG Ill trade you every barber coin i have ever dug for it! And thats alot

BANNER!
Tice's TX224A1

Oops i just realized this is your 1st post and they dont issue banners for Newbies! its on my banner though and should be on yours!

 

[cwhunter_1]

WTG coinfinder. Great find and a rare one at that. heres a site to look at,it has some info. on the Texas Navy and the Button.
http://www.dsloan.com/Auctions/A22/item-texas-navy.html
Now get out there and find some more.

 

[Bell]

Heck id trade my minelab for it.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Wow what a great find! This is indeed a rare button. This is one on my list as well to find someday.....Congratulations on a Banner button

 

[Woodland Detectors]

due to the fact its the first post,doubtful it will be on the banner.I hope the poster does read BuckleBoys post on how to properly clean it though and doesnt ruin that Gilt

I agree. And yes, please check out BB's post on cleaning those buttons.

 

[kuger]

Man,I hope this isnt the typical one post phenominal find then vanish deal.Really makes ya wonder?

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

That is interesting . I can't visualize Texans sailing war ships but their bravery at The Alamo , left no doubt, they are a tough bunch . Hope you continue to share future finds 8)