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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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East Tn
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Reply To This Topic #1 Posted Jul 05, 2010, 05:06:45 pm |
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That is one SWEET button Mike, glad you found it, you deserve it....congradulations
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Virginia
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Reply To This Topic #2 Posted Jul 05, 2010, 05:08:10 pm |
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Way to go!!! Gotta love those LA buttons.. hope you get the whole coat!!
MB
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Pontoon Beach Il
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Reply To This Topic #3 Posted Jul 05, 2010, 05:11:01 pm |
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That is one great looking button!! Way to go.
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Reply To This Topic #4 Posted Jul 05, 2010, 05:11:24 pm |
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Great score 4-H!!  Very sweet |
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Ankh-Morpork
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Reply To This Topic #5 Posted Jul 05, 2010, 05:11:34 pm |
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Great looking button Mike  , way better than most of the ones I find. You must have good soil  . hammered |
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Dirtyville
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Reply To This Topic #6 Posted Jul 05, 2010, 05:13:13 pm |
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Great Confederate score there!  Looks like it will clean up nice! Buckle Boy is licking his lips! |
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Seymour Johnson AFB NC
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Reply To This Topic #7 Posted Jul 05, 2010, 05:58:51 pm |
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Those La buttons are hard to come by,nice save!!
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Maryland
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Reply To This Topic #8 Posted Jul 05, 2010, 06:07:30 pm |
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Excellent Mike!
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Reply To This Topic #9 Posted Jul 05, 2010, 06:15:31 pm |
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Congrats on the LA. That's a tough button to dig
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callahan,fl
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Reply To This Topic #10 Posted Jul 05, 2010, 06:56:15 pm |
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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
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Northern Middle Tennessee
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Reply To This Topic #11 Posted Jul 05, 2010, 07:27:08 pm |
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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.
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CS Militia Buckle, Acorn Bullet, Heart Rosette
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newport vermont
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Reply To This Topic #12 Posted Jul 05, 2010, 07:41:37 pm |
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great find and finds
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New York
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Reply To This Topic #13 Posted Jul 05, 2010, 08:30:14 pm |
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Way to go! What a great day!
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SE Louisiana
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Reply To This Topic #14 Posted Jul 05, 2010, 08:44:25 pm |
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WTG, Mike It's a coincidence finding that Pelican button after talking about LA the other day.   RR |
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Moonlight and Magnolias
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Reply To This Topic #15 Posted Jul 05, 2010, 08:50:19 pm |
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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 |
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Yuma Az
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Reply To This Topic #16 Posted Jul 05, 2010, 09:49:10 pm |
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sweet button Mike see this is karma for behaving when samm was in the oven an staying at home ,very cool button |
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Bedford Pa
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Reply To This Topic #17 Posted Jul 06, 2010, 12:42:32 am |
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Great Button ! That sure was worth braving the heat for
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Reply To This Topic #18 Posted Jul 06, 2010, 01:21:29 am |
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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 |
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Tennessee
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Reply To This Topic #19 Posted Jul 06, 2010, 01:49:22 am |
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That is one super button.
Congrats
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Reply To This Topic #20 Posted Jul 06, 2010, 02:41:16 am |
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Nice digs Mike that button is awesome the heat up here is unbearable dirt like cement. Nice finds Dd60 |
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Reply To This Topic #21 Posted Jul 06, 2010, 03:05:22 am |
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That's a RARE find around here for sure! Congratulations! If you were out in the heat this weekend, you sure earned that one! Stay cool my friend, and take your time cleaning that one up!
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Gray, Tennessee
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Reply To This Topic #22 Posted Jul 06, 2010, 03:29:54 am |
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Nice finds Mike. When I talked to you on the phone last night you haven't posted it yet and I have been dying to see it. Man that is nice. I am the same way sitting here watching the relic posts and getting antsy to get back out there. I can't wait until fall when we can hit our spots again. Maybe the three of us will do well at the next DIV hunt. Congrats again on some great recoveries.
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Pennsylvania
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Reply To This Topic #23 Posted Jul 06, 2010, 03:57:27 am |
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Congratulations! It could not have happened to a better guy! You are living the high life. A healthy baby girl and killer detecting finds = You ain't got nowhere to look, but up. Kirk |
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Reply To This Topic #24 Posted Jul 06, 2010, 04:54:06 am |
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WTG, Mike It's a coincidence finding that Pelican button after talking about LA the other day. RR I know huh? I want to go back again, but it's going to be way too hot today. I have Baby duty any way LOL |
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Dirtyville
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Reply To This Topic #25 Posted Jul 06, 2010, 04:56:02 am |
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WTG, Mike It's a coincidence finding that Pelican button after talking about LA the other day. RR I know huh? I want to go back again, but it's going to be way too hot today. I have have Baby duty any way LOL Baby duty and button cleaning duty! I bet button cleaning is more fun than baby cleaning! At least that pelican won't crap.  |
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Reply To This Topic #26 Posted Jul 06, 2010, 05:01:49 am |
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WTG, Mike It's a coincidence finding that Pelican button after talking about LA the other day. RR I know huh? I want to go back again, but it's going to be way too hot today. I have have Baby duty any way LOL Baby duty and button cleaning duty! I bet button cleaning is more fun than baby cleaning! At least that pelican won't crap. Duty includes, doodie cleaning too!  |
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Reply To This Topic #27 Posted Jul 06, 2010, 09:12:58 am |
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The back mark is different than what I had initially thought it was.
After cleaning, I see " Horstman's NY and Phil"
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Pennsylvania
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Reply To This Topic #28 Posted Jul 06, 2010, 09:24:06 am |
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It looks like it cleaned up decently. I voted Banner, Mike. Come on, guys, let's get Mike up there. He is a good guy. Kirk |
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Gray, Tennessee
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Reply To This Topic #29 Posted Jul 06, 2010, 09:29:55 am |
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BANNER BANNER BANNER. You deserve banner for the great finds Mike.
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Not in Dirtyville
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Reply To This Topic #30 Posted Jul 06, 2010, 12:05:01 pm |
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That's a beauty of a button there Mike.... great to see that you made it out for a hunt and the button was a great bonus
banner vote from me...
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Virginia
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Reply To This Topic #31 Posted Jul 06, 2010, 02:21:44 pm |
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The back mark is different than what I had initially thought it was.
After cleaning, I see " Horstman's NY and Phil"
A good era backmark ~1860.. I vaguely remember some relationship to steele on these backmarks, maybe they were striking them under contract to steele??? I can't quite remember specifically.. heck.. I might be way off!! Still.. the date is great!! Now... go dig some more!!!! ;-) MB |
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Maine
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Reply To This Topic #33 Posted Jul 06, 2010, 03:54:49 pm |
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Nice button Mike. Congrats on scratching a good one off your list! |
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East Tn
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Reply To This Topic #34 Posted Jul 06, 2010, 07:36:40 pm |
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After seeing that thing cleaned up, you got my Banner vote
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Vancouver WA
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Reply To This Topic #35 Posted Jul 06, 2010, 08:02:27 pm |
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Great dig Looks like a banner vote here!!! HH chug I have never thought that a button was an exciting thing Until i came to this site!!!!!
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Found my first gold for 2011!!!! One gold and diamond ring, and one 22 carat gold ring from Europe!!!!!
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kingman az
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Reply To This Topic #36 Posted Jul 06, 2010, 08:32:03 pm |
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Columbia, SC
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Reply To This Topic #37 Posted Jul 06, 2010, 08:32:46 pm |
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Awesome! I hope I'll find some nice stuff like that soon.
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Asheville, NC
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Reply To This Topic #38 Posted Jul 06, 2010, 10:17:46 pm |
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Mike, that is one super find of a button there... no complaints about the indians either. When you do get out these days you sure make it count! Look forward to meeting up with you soon.
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Reply To This Topic #39 Posted Jul 07, 2010, 02:47:51 am |
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glad you got out-that button is a beauty! |
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Reply To This Topic #41 Posted Jul 07, 2010, 04:30:31 am |
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Congrats Mike on your first pelican, shes a beaut.
Hill
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Reply To This Topic #42 Posted Jul 07, 2010, 05:07:24 am |
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Mike, that is one super find of a button there... no complaints about the indians either. When you do get out these days you sure make it count! Look forward to meeting up with you soon.
Hey Vance! It was dug where we were speaking of east. It's dryer than a popcorn fart in those fields right now. We need rain. Give me a call Thank you guys for the votes. The button now sits proudly, atop a fluffy cotton matt under glass. |
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Reply To This Topic #43 Posted Jul 07, 2010, 05:12:17 am |
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After seeing that thing cleaned up, you got my Banner vote
Thanks Guy. When it folded over in that plug I couldn't believe my eyes. To be the second one to touch that button in all those years, was just amazing to me. |
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Reply To This Topic #44 Posted Jul 07, 2010, 05:36:48 am |
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I just got a reply from my friend, William Leigh who commented: Hello and Congratulations! Yes, The button back mark is scarcer than than just the NY markings on the others. Continued success, and thanks for the link to the Kids Treasure Pit pics. Wish they had this at 4-H camp when I went. William Leigh www.civilwarbuttons.com I suggest clicking on this site to see some F-I-N-E war buttons! |
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Jersey Cape
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Reply To This Topic #45 Posted Jul 07, 2010, 05:44:21 am |
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After seeing that thing cleaned up, you got my Banner vote
Thanks Guy. When it folded over in that plug I couldn't believe my eyes. To be the second one to touch that button in all those years, was just amazing to me. That is the feeling I get digging a meager General Staff button ,in NJ . U took some pokes about the cleaning of the button vs. taking care of a baby  hilarious vote is in Louisiana Pelican CS button , banner find !!! Congrats 4-H |
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California
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Reply To This Topic #46 Posted Jul 07, 2010, 11:59:57 am |
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AWESOME BUTTON!!Couldnt come to a nicer guy!Hey I wanted to point out in your finds you have a tightner(the wire deal)that we commonly find near certain two piece buckles.I am not on my computer at the moment but will shoot ya a pic if you would like |
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Reply To This Topic #47 Posted Jul 07, 2010, 12:27:29 pm |
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AWESOME BUTTON!!Couldnt come to a nicer guy!Hey I wanted to point out in your finds you have a tightner(the wire deal)that we commonly find near certain two piece buckles.I am not on my computer at the moment but will shoot ya a pic if you would like Please do! |
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Reply To This Topic #48 Posted Jul 07, 2010, 12:32:18 pm |
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That's a great find, 4-H, ESPECIALLY for North Carolina! :wink Congrats buddy. I've been going out nearly everyday in this heat for the past 2 months and anyone brave enough to do the same deserves to be rewarded with a GREAT find! CONGRATS buddy P.S.--I agree about the dirt being "Dry as a popcorn Fart" The dirt IS SOOOO Dry here....we're only hearing probably 50% of the targets....there's hardly ANY conductivity its so dry   If it were to Rain one good, hard time, we'd probably be able to find another Hampton Military Academy button at this new site were on  Oh well, what you gonna do..... |
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Reply To This Topic #49 Posted Jul 07, 2010, 01:13:08 pm |
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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.
I know how ya feel, brother! But gosh it's good to see you get out there and find those keepers! LOVE that button!!! Excellent finds!!  Hope to be out hunting here soon! So proud for ya!!! Nana  |
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Connecticut
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Reply To This Topic #50 Posted Jul 07, 2010, 01:30:37 pm |
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That is a very VERY nice button indeed!
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Reply To This Topic #51 Posted Jul 07, 2010, 01:40:34 pm |
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Thanks a lot you guys. It's not every day I find buttons like that, you know? |
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Reply To This Topic #52 Posted Jul 07, 2010, 02:54:41 pm |
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4-H,
congrats on that sweet button and the banner!
you were due, and i'm always happy to see good stuff coming out of western nc!
hope you can turn up some more of those.
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Mid-Missouri
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Reply To This Topic #53 Posted Jul 07, 2010, 03:07:30 pm |
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Thanks a lot you guys. It's not every day I find buttons like that... In a yard, of all places Congrats on the banner 4-H.. I saw your post about the kid detectorists. That is great stuff man. Wouldn't be too surprised to find something like that in a yard |
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Maine
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Reply To This Topic #54 Posted Jul 07, 2010, 03:13:37 pm |
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Congrats on a well deserved spot on the banner Mike! |
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shhh...the person who posted above me just farted but wont see this since you scrolled down.
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St. Charles County, Missouri
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Reply To This Topic #55 Posted Jul 07, 2010, 03:14:18 pm |
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Congrats Mike! Couldn't have happened to a more deserving guy! If I'm not mistaken this is your 2nd banner? |
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Reply To This Topic #56 Posted Jul 07, 2010, 03:20:11 pm |
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Wow So we did make the banner Thanks guys! |
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Northern Middle Tennessee
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Reply To This Topic #57 Posted Jul 07, 2010, 03:25:30 pm |
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Congrats on a well deserved Banner Mike. That button is what dreams are made of (for relic hunters anyway). HH, Quindy.
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Best CW Finds:
Tenn.& Ind. State Veterans Pins
CS Buttons: AVC, "I", KY
CS Militia Buckle, Acorn Bullet, Heart Rosette
1851 Sword Belt plate, 2 Breastplates, Saddle Shield
Old Coins: 1797 H. Reale, 1832 8 Reales
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SE Louisiana
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Reply To This Topic #58 Posted Jul 07, 2010, 03:27:35 pm |
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W W!! The Louisiana Pelican button sure looks great up there on the banner. It make me feel proud to see something good about LA right now, despite what we're going through with the oil crisis. RR |
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MARYLAND
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Reply To This Topic #59 Posted Jul 07, 2010, 04:07:21 pm |
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Reply To This Topic #60 Posted Jul 07, 2010, 06:02:01 pm |
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Reply To This Topic #61 Posted Jul 07, 2010, 06:31:32 pm |
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Great looking button, congrat's on the banner. |
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Tennessee
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Reply To This Topic #62 Posted Jul 07, 2010, 06:40:41 pm |
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Way to go. Congrats on making banner.
Dman
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North Carolina
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Reply To This Topic #63 Posted Jul 07, 2010, 06:53:17 pm |
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Ohhhhhhhhh YES! Way to go 'homie' . . .a great button and in great shape! Breezie |
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Posts: 105
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Gold Bug Pro/MXT
_____________ Gold 1871 Carson City $5.00_____________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #64 Posted Jul 07, 2010, 07:10:13 pm |
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Outstanding button 4-H, absolutely beautiful! Looks like you made the right choice knocking on that door!!
I agree with Buckleboy & Kuger with your oval brass piece being a belt keeper for a T&W buckle. Get back out there and find the other two pieces along with some more of those Pelican buttons!
I enclosed a pic. of that type of belt keeper I found a couple of months ago.
Congrats again!
IM
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HRD (Happy Relic Diggin)
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Posts: 20407
South Florida
Detector used Detector(s) Used - 70's Whites TM Amphibian, DetectorPro Pulse, Ace 250
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #65 Posted Jul 07, 2010, 07:50:30 pm |
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AWESOME BUTTON!!Couldnt come to a nicer guy! I agree. |
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Posts: 2861
New Zealand
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Sovereign GT
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Reply To This Topic #66 Posted Jul 07, 2010, 09:32:20 pm |
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WooHooo!!! :headbang:Good on you Mate! Well deserved Banner Cheers, Mike |
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Colonial East End NY LI Member of the Historical Artifact Detecting Team
Posts: 2543
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Sov GT , DFX 300
_____________ Fedri II 1625 To 1632 Silvers - Old Station Finds_____________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #67 Posted Jul 08, 2010, 12:35:57 am |
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Congrats Mike on making the Banner that is one great button Dd60 |
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Reply To This Topic #68 Posted Jul 08, 2010, 02:52:09 am |
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Ohhhhhhhhh YES! Way to go 'homie' . . .a great button and in great shape! Breezie LOL @ Hommie! Thank you "D" The button is atop a pillow of cotton, under glass, on my office wall. Smiling at me. |
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Posts: 433
Southern Middle TN
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites Spectra V3i, Fisher f75
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Reply To This Topic #69 Posted Jul 08, 2010, 03:00:03 am |
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Congrats on a awsome find and making the banner. We need rain in Tn also. There's places I want to hunt but it's dry as hell here. Hope you get to go back and find more. |
I HAD RATHER DIG ONE RELIC THAN TEN COINS
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Posts: 1078
Gray, Tennessee
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's MXT PRO 10x12 SEF coil 6X10 DD coil
Primary Interest: Relic Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #70 Posted Jul 08, 2010, 03:22:08 am |
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WOO HOO. Way to go Mike. Congrats on making banner. And congrats to Maggie and Samantha for giving you some time to hunt. I know having a new born takes a lot of time. I can't wait until we can go hunting again. We sure do need rain. Again way to go my friend.
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Reply To This Topic #71 Posted Jul 08, 2010, 05:53:14 am |
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Wow-congrats Mike!! It's called karma-good things happen to good people!!
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Reply To This Topic #72 Posted Jul 08, 2010, 06:28:33 am |
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Ok folks I just got the back date confirmed. It indeed is of period! Here's my friend William's response: No worries on the LA. button being late. The exact back mark is pictured in McGuinn and Bazeleon's, Military Button Makers and Dealer. Their back marks and dates as circa 1860. Nobody,but Nobody would have and sell this button as LATE. When it was lost may be an open question and/or one to to which you may never know the answer, but you can be assured of the origin of the button. Kind regards, William William Leigh www.civilawarbuttons.com |
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Reply To This Topic #73 Posted Jul 08, 2010, 12:32:37 pm |
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I just had to leave a reply for you Mikey. FANTASTIC RARE BUTTON FIND YOU BIG DOG!!!! Congrats & keep em' coming, Doug |
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Posts: 5773
Southeast Missouri
Detector used Detector(s) Used - E-trac, Explorer II, Xterra30, Whites Prizm IV
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Reply To This Topic #74 Posted Jul 08, 2010, 12:34:20 pm |
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Fantastic!
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"It isn't the age, it's the mileage" IJ
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Posts: 280
East Tn
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites MXT but missing my Etrac
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Reply To This Topic #75 Posted Jul 08, 2010, 06:29:36 pm |
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The Lord Has Risen
Posts: 10225
Cherokee Strip
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Cibola
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #76 Posted Jul 08, 2010, 07:40:30 pm |
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Very cool button the closest I've ever come is the back of a button !
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This is the day the Lord hath made we shall rejoice and be glad in it!
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Reply To This Topic #77 Posted Jul 09, 2010, 04:52:18 am |
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Thanks Guy! Give me a call when your coming to Asheville and we will hit it again |
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Posts: 2544
Northern Middle Tennessee
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher 1266-X, F75, T2 SE
_____________ CSA Cavalry Carved Bullet Acorn - CW Tennessee Veterans Pin_____________
Primary Interest: Relic Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #78 Posted Jul 09, 2010, 06:08:50 am |
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Still drooling Mike-Is it a LA-7 in Albert's book? HH, Quindy.
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Best CW Finds:
Tenn.& Ind. State Veterans Pins
CS Buttons: AVC, "I", KY
CS Militia Buckle, Acorn Bullet, Heart Rosette
1851 Sword Belt plate, 2 Breastplates, Saddle Shield
Old Coins: 1797 H. Reale, 1832 8 Reales
CW Pd. Silver Coins: 1830 Dime, 1854 Dime, 1853 HD
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Posts: 633
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Ace 150, Golden mask 3
_____________ Remontoir "15 Rubis" Pocket Watch_____________
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Reply To This Topic #79 Posted Jul 09, 2010, 09:31:47 pm |
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Cool finds. That csa button is valuable find, congrats!
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Posts: 6260
South
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Reply To This Topic #80 Posted Jul 12, 2010, 02:22:13 pm |
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Have been away and just saw this on Banner  Good things come to good people is very true. All the finds are great but that button "Rocks". Congratulations Mike ! Now go change some diapers HH TnMtns |
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Posts: 19278
Shelbyville or any yard where the owner will let me detect!
Detector used Detector(s) Used - ace 250
_____________ Banner Stone_____________
Primary Interest: Metal Detecting
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Reply To This Topic #81 Posted Jul 16, 2010, 10:37:50 am |
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wow what a beautiful oldie !!  congrats on the banner ! |
ALLEN
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Posts: 2788
Sal Sagev Adaven
Detector used Detector(s) Used - E-TRAC
Primary Interest: Metal Detecting
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Reply To This Topic #82 Posted Jul 17, 2010, 07:08:28 pm |
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con gr ats A find like that deserves an extra syllable WTG |
I'll just follow you with My E-trac ! ! ! !
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Reply To This Topic #83 Posted Jul 27, 2010, 10:36:06 am |
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Mike sorry I missed this  I was away when you found that little cracker congrats on the BANNER well deserved SS
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Posts: 1344
newport vermont
Detector used Detector(s) Used - whites xlt minelab explorer se pro
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Reply To This Topic #84 Posted Jul 27, 2010, 12:38:10 pm |
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nice button and other finds all nice
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vermont hillbilly
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Posts: 3765
Tennessee
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab EXPLORER SE
_____________ CSA Buckle_____________
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Reply To This Topic #85 Posted Jul 27, 2010, 03:58:46 pm |
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That is one awesome button. Congrats on making banner.
Dman
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