Early militia eagle button on first real hunt of the year

[BomberJohn]

Been waiting months to get out to a farm that i have received permission to hunt. Finally got out there this morning. about 6 hours scouting the numerous fields. Found lots of iron, aluminum, copper, farm equipment bits and pieces. Found a handle looking thing as the farmer came by. Asked him if he was missing it. He said it was a maple tap that he had never used before. Most have been a previous owner.

I also found my first harmonica reed, a "Nickle Silver" spoon, another horse tack buckle, a pewter flat button (no shank), and my first ever eagle button. Anyone know about it? It hasgold gilting and 17 stars around the outside and the back says "Best Plated - London".








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Thanks. HH
BomberJohn

 

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[seger98]

Re: Eagle button on first real hunt of the year

Nice button. I find lots of those maple syrup taps up in northern WI in the summer!

 

[collector01]

Re: Eagle button on first real hunt of the year

Awesome buttons I think its a pre civil war military button.

 

[MonkeyBoy]

Re: Eagle button on first real hunt of the year

Your first Eagle is a good one.. appears to be a Militia button according to alberts..
GI 67
Device an eagle facling right,, wih 17 5 pointed stars encircling. RM is "Best Qualiyy London"
20MM
So it turns out to be a nice early button..good job!

NB

 

[BomberJohn]

Re: Eagle button on first real hunt of the year

Thanks MB and collector01 for the button info. Pretty neat stuff. Now to see if I can figure why it was in a farms field.

 

[crazyjarhead]

Re: Eagle button on first real hunt of the year

Nice button and finds

 

[John (Ma)]

Re: Eagle button on first real hunt of the year

Excellent finds!

 

[hogge]

Re: Eagle button on first real hunt of the year

Nice John.....Looking for my first. HH Hogge

 

[BomberJohn]

Re: Eagle button on first real hunt of the year

Nice John.....Looking for my first. HH Hogge

Thanks, and I scoured that area good for any other goodies, but no such luck. Still got lots of land to cover though. Fingers crossed.

 

[BomberJohn]

Re: Eagle button on first real hunt of the year

You might want to change the title of your post from "eagle button" to "early militia button". That way more people will get to enjoy it.

Good point. Thanks.