US Navy Button 1852-1877

[Ohio Whiskey Pig]

I moved in the last week to an old house in a rural area in Ohio. The house was built in 1890 according to Zillow. So after unpacking I got my first opportunity to do some hunting at the new spread. The first hole I dug I found this button. I used an older post on treasure net to figure out what it was. The link to the site I used is The Treasure Depot Button Project I am reposting it in case anyone else has a use for it.

Although I do not think the button is in good enough condition to be worth a fortune I am very pleased to have found it and it is my oldest find to date. Also a coincidence that I found it on Veterans Day as well.

 

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[Patriot Relics]

Welcome to Tnet whiskey pig, the motif on your button is a common one from the early 20th century, please post a picture of the reverse to confirm.

 

[Old Dude]

None of my finds are " worth a fortune " to anyone but me! I would love to find that button!

 

[Ohio Whiskey Pig]

Unfortunately the back is trashed, nothing left but a hole. If you really want to see I I can post a pick but its hollowed out with some mud packed in it.

 

[Ohio Whiskey Pig]

and Thanks for the welcome!

 

[Patriot Relics]

Unfortunately the back is trashed, nothing left but a hole. If you really want to see I I can post a pick but its hollowed out with some mud packed in it.

Still an interesting dig but if the back appears rusted it is likely a civilian blazer button.

 

[Ohio Whiskey Pig]

 

[Ohio Whiskey Pig]

I have added the back. Not much left.

 

[Ohio Whiskey Pig]

I have added the back. Not much left.

 

[Loco-Digger]

An exploratory hunt that gives up an old piece like that is a good sign. Happy hunting, you only need to walk out the door and start swinging.

 

[Ohio Whiskey Pig]

Thanks...I did a few feet and have 1 and 3/4 acres to go; unfortunately an Ohio winter is looming and it may have to wait for the spring.

 

[against the wind]

Very nice first find,,,
I wouldn't mind rolling out of bed and hitting a backyard,, lol

 

[Trezurehunter]

Very nice military button. I would love to have that yard !