"CS" button ? Pictures added *SOLVED*

**DirtyMike** · Mar 13, 2011, 12:15 PM

This button was dug in a pit that had nothing modern in it. There were about 5 "CSA' buttons that came out of it, a "Georgia", a "VMI", a "Georgia frame" buckle, and various knap sack parts and odd & ends. The pit was about 2 - 3 feet deep. The back has a similar back to some of the local confederate backs. Never seen one like it. A friend of mine found it yesterday and is dieing to know what it is.

Well I talked with William Leigh and it turns out its a good one. He said he has only seen one other than this one. The other came from a pow camp. Its a local confederate button.

**CC Hunter** · Mar 13, 2011, 12:44 PM

Have not seen one like that before...........

In fact, haven't seen anything yet.

That "pit" certainly was a dandy though, with quality finds like you've described.

**umrgolf** · Mar 13, 2011, 12:52 PM

WOW

Cha-ching!!! never seen that one anywhere

**TheCannonballGuy** · Mar 13, 2011, 02:37 PM

I immediately phonecalled William Leigh about it ...but he wasn't home, so I left a message. I'll tell y'all what he says when I hear from him.

**Iron Patch** · Mar 13, 2011, 03:32 PM

I wouldn't be getting any sleep waiting for that answer.

**romeo-1** · Mar 14, 2011, 05:00 AM

The back doesn't look "right" to me. The remains of the shank look like cast brass and very modern. I think it may be a fantasy piece that somehow made it's way into that pit.

I hope I am wrong because if that is a newly discovered, or super rare CS button then you've got yourself quite a payday. Please keep us in the loop!

**DD-777** · Mar 14, 2011, 10:59 AM

Looks like the shank was just broken off - remaining metal has a "fresh" look to it. Pretty interesting find though. Look forward to seeing it i.d.'ed...

**DirtyMike** · Mar 14, 2011, 07:32 PM

Thanks for all the help everyone.

**Breezie** · Mar 14, 2011, 11:53 PM

Looks like a BANNER find to me! Congratulations, Breezie

**CC Hunter** · Mar 16, 2011, 10:50 AM

Incredibly rare button!!!

WOW!!!

One of only two known examples of a CS local? Doesn't get much better than that.

Amazing condition with loads of gold gilt. A "pit" like that certainly deserves more diggin' attention.

Congratulations to your digging friend.

CC Hunter

**Iron Patch** · Mar 16, 2011, 11:10 AM

Now even with the answer I still wouldn't be able to sleep.

**Silver Searcher** · Mar 16, 2011, 12:36 PM

looks like your on to a real winner there...Great find

SS

**Kiros32** · Mar 16, 2011, 01:48 PM

Incredible find Mike!

**IronSpike** · Mar 16, 2011, 07:00 PM

Banner Button

Shouldn't have to post in today's find in order to make the Banner

Added: Just realized it can't make banner unless your friend already is a Tnet member

Thanks for sharing the find

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