I really hope this button is what it appears to be!

[BladeRunner2019]

Hi all.

Today we hunted a site in the woods where at least 1 small home stood. My detecting partner found a CW general service button and another small button that we haven't IDed yet.

I found a cast block I button that I'm really hoping is Confederate Infantry. The shank looks thinner than the other cast I buttons I'm seeing online. It doesn't show in the pics, but it has a rounded shape and the diameter is about the size of a quarter.

I'd love to get confirmation this really is a Confederate Infantry button.

Thanks!

 

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[fyrffytr1]

We really need precise measurements in mms to be sure but it looks good to me. It should measure 23mm.

 

[smokeythecat]

Yes, he's correct. Should be 23 mm. Most of the big cast ones, which yours appears to be have a wedge shaped shank, but I'm not really sure it matters. Looks good to me. I have never seen a reproduction like yours! Nice!

 

[BladeRunner2019]

Best I can tell, it's between 23 and 24mm. Probably closer to 24 though.

 

[BladeRunner2019]

Okay, I think I found it. Some of the cast I's have a seam that runs parallel with the shank. It's not a great pic, but you can sort of see what looks like a seam.

Here is a screen shot of a couple of examples of 24mm with the seam.

 

[civilman1]

Confirmed Confederate Nice save!!

 

[BladeRunner2019]

Thamks to everyone for the help!

 

[Davers]

Hi all.

Today we hunted a site in the woods where at least 1 small home stood. My detecting partner found a CW general service button and another small button that we haven't IDed yet.

I found a cast block I button that I'm really hoping is Confederate Infantry. The shank looks thinner than the other cast I buttons I'm seeing online. It doesn't show in the pics, but it has a rounded shape and the diameter is about the size of a quarter.

I'd love to get confirmation this really is a Confederate Infantry button.

Thanks!

That's def, a type I have not seen with that shank style + the flat looking backside.

FWIW I found a Smaller ( nickle size ) cast I but I do think? it's a repo . NOTE - 'repo' Mine not yours .

I can't wait to see an answer for you .

 

[BladeRunner2019]

That's def, a type I have not seen with that shank style + the flat looking backside.

FWIW I found a Smaller ( nickle size ) cast I but I do think? it's a repo . NOTE - 'repo' Mine not yours .

I can't wait to see an answer for you .

Hi Davers,

Thanks! I think the consensus is it's real. It was hard to tell in the original pics, but the back is somewhat concave. Here is another pic that shows it a little better.

 

[smokeythecat]

Yes, very nice. All the cast ones I have found have had the wedge shaped shank on it.

 

[BladeRunner2019]

Yes, very nice. All the cast ones I have found have had the wedge shaped shank on it.

Thanks Smokey,

Do you know what material was used for these cast buttons? I see some that mention "white" metal, but I wasn't sure if mine was brass or white metal.

 

[devldog]

You have one beautiful Confetrit' Block I button. Congrats. I have always wanted to find one myself. That is one Great piece of our Saved History.

 

[A2coins]

Congrats great piece of History and nice display item

 

[Davers]

Hi Davers,

Thanks! I think the consensus is it's real. It was hard to tell in the original pics, but the back is somewhat concave. Here is another pic that shows it a little better.

It looks real to me , just a different mfg, style or a replaced or updated shank . Ill Take that find anytime .

 

[Davers]

You have one beautiful Confetrit' Block I button. Congrats. I have always wanted to find one myself. That is one Great piece of our Saved History.

DD
I find it crazy that you have never found 1 , esp, if you dug through the 1980's & 90's .

I have only found 1 while 'Coin Hunting ' In a CW area tho.
But
There are people in the local clubs that seem to get 4-10 just cast 'I's in a year ( Usually 5 -6 of the same guys ) But everynow & then one will pop up at the finds of the month meetings 'like mine' Then again I lost find of the month that time cause i'm not a 20 year member. But I figured me being 9 year member will be considered a veteran.

I'm glad to have dug the one I did .

Sorry for posting on yr thread 'Bladerunner ' & you cool , different , CAST I.

 

[Davers]

Thanks Smokey,

Do you know what material was used for these cast buttons? I see some that mention "white" metal, but I wasn't sure if mine was brass or white metal.

Most were made of Brass or other similar alloys , they were made of pewter as well but If you dug a Pewter one (you most certainly would know it ) It 'Most Likely ' would have that corroded Zinc plated Cent look. 'Pitting'.

I'm not sure bout the numbers but the pewter ones are much rarer in my experience .

 

[Davers]

Congrats great piece of History and nice display item

A2 I truly hope you get the chance to dig one some day soon.

 

[Davers]

Thamks to everyone for the help!

Not a problem , I learning along with the rest of us treasure hunters .

 

[Indiana_acklac]

thats way cool

 

[Davers]

Thanks Smokey,

Do you know what material was used for these cast buttons? I see some that mention "white" metal, but I wasn't sure if mine was brass or white metal.

If White metal ( it does look it ) that's the best condition Cast (pot-metal / Pewter ) I have seen dug . Usually they are eaten & pitted like a Zinc Cent.

In that condition , I say banner.
Davers