USA Button

[The_Rake]

Well this is my first posting. I'm a member of a detecting group in NJ and on a dig in PA I found this USA button. It is only the third one ever found. It is currently in a Chapel Museum and archeoligist are pretty excited about it. Been only detecting a couple of years and I dig "everything". Beginners.....don't quit. Good luck to all.

 

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[Brian in MA]

Oh my !!!!

Can you say BANNER?

That is an unbelievable find and it's in great shape too....

Certainly a museum quality piece.

Gongrats on a GREAT find.

Brian in MA

 

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[pookie-princess of rust]

nice find.

 

[Iron Patch]

Oh my !!!!

Can you say BANNER?

That is an unbelievable find and it's in great shape too....

Certainly a museum quality piece.

Gongrats on a GREAT find.

Brian in MA

Geeze you're right, why is this button not on the banner! It may be the best found for all of 2009.

 

[Lowbatts]

That's one great save from the dirt!

 

[Gilligan]

Please forgive me if I am way off, but it looks like a reproduction to me. Perhaps I am totally wrong. Does anyone else think this?

 

[Iron Patch]

Please forgive me if I am way off, but it looks like a reproduction to me. Perhaps I am totally wrong. Does anyone else think this?

At first I did too, but it would have to be a very good one looking at the back. These were not made quite the same way as the usual early pewter military types we're used to so that is probably the difference. If it has been looked at by the sources as noted there really shouldn't be any doubt.

 

[CRUSADER]

Please forgive me if I am way off, but it looks like a reproduction to me. Perhaps I am totally wrong. Does anyone else think this?

no

 

[Don in SJ]

Please forgive me if I am way off, but it looks like a reproduction to me. Perhaps I am totally wrong. Does anyone else think this?

no

Agreed, no, it looks legit.

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Don

 

[allen]

welcome to treasurenet and congrats on a great find !!!!

 

[Gilligan]

Sorry everyone, my bad. Great find!

 

[makton]

I agree on a BANNER find!
Congratulations

Makton

 

[Iron Patch]

Sorry everyone, my bad. Great find!

It's probably the very round edge that got you.

 

[Gilligan]

Sorry everyone, my bad. Great find!

It's probably the very round edge that got you.

Yes, and the condition and cleanliness is incredible for the age.

 

[The_Rake]

Well this is my first posting. I'm a member of a detecting group in NJ and on a dig in PA I found this USA button. It is only the third one ever found. It is currently in a Chapel Museum and archeoligist are pretty excited about it. Been only detecting a couple of years and I dig "everything". Beginners.....don't quit. Good luck to all.

All, Thank you all for the kind comments. I would like to add that I have investigated further and it should be noted that the "cole1" button find in Conn. is one of three USA (1777) buttons found. There are not 4 found. My button and 1 other were found at Valley Forge. (Mine was NOT found on Valley Forge National Park property) I appreciate everyones feedback and comments. Current value of my button has been estimated at $25,000. Fortunately or unfortunately (depending on your point of view) I belong to Battlefield Restoration Archaeological Volunteer Organization (BRAVO) based at the Monmouth Battlefield, NJ. Our organization does not keep or sell any finds. They are presented to museums, or historical groups so everyone can enjoy viewing them.
Again sorry about the long message.......and thank you all for your comments.
Bill

 

[Gilligan]

Well this is my first posting. I'm a member of a detecting group in NJ and on a dig in PA I found this USA button. It is only the third one ever found. It is currently in a Chapel Museum and archeoligist are pretty excited about it. Been only detecting a couple of years and I dig "everything". Beginners.....don't quit. Good luck to all.

All, Thank you all for the kind comments. I would like to add that I have investigated further and it should be noted that the "cole1" button find in Conn. is one of three USA (1777) buttons found. There are not 4 found. My button and 1 other were found at Valley Forge. (Mine was NOT found on Valley Forge National Park property) I appreciate everyones feedback and comments. Current value of my button has been estimated at $25,000. Fortunately or unfortunately (depending on your point of view) I belong to Battlefield Restoration Archaeological Volunteer Organization (BRAVO) based at the Monmouth Battlefield, NJ. Our organization does not keep or sell any finds. They are presented to museums, or historical groups so everyone can enjoy viewing them.
Again sorry about the long message.......and thank you all for your comments.
Bill

OUCH!

 

[Ramitt]

[ Fortunately or unfortunately (depending on your point of view) I belong to Battlefield Restoration Archaeological Volunteer Organization (BRAVO) based at the Monmouth Battlefield, NJ. Our organization does not keep or sell any finds. They are presented to museums, or historical groups so everyone can enjoy viewing them.

Good on you. It is a noble thing you do.

 

[EddieR]

Awesome find! Thankfully, that one was saved and can be enjoyed by others interested in the history of this great land. Well done.

 

[mlayers]

Well that is a great button find. Does it make you wanting to go back to the area that you found it in and do more detecting. I know I would be wanting to go back. Good luck on your future hunts...Matt

 

[Ed-NH]

Congrats on your find. That is second to none in my button wishes 8)

 

[sonny61]

Once in a lifetime find congrats