Eagle button & My Great Uncle

ModernMiner · Dec 16, 2008

Eagle button & My Great Uncle

I made a trip up to Northern Indiana last weekend, and I saw some white stuff that I think they called "snow" (pronounced ssss-no).
Man, was it cold up there. :tongue3:

Anyways, I was able to see my brother and my uncle while I was there.
My uncle enjoys seeing the things I dig up when I e-mail them to him, especially the CW relics. Little did I know, he was a CW nut too.
He gave me some great old magazines that he had saved over the years called "Civil War Times". There are about 20+ issues with half being from 1977 and the other half from 1983. I was dying to read them as I drove back 13 hours to NC, but I figured I better keep an eye on the road. Besides, I couldn't drive, read, and talk on the cell all at the same time. :tard:

"THANKS UNCLE RON" :thumbsup:

I don't think I've detected or posted since I found that half dime last week, so here are a few items I found at the plantation house today in the horse pasture. Again, I had cut way back on my discrim & it paid off.

*14mm EAGLE button (cuff) - with shank & back mark, but I can't make out the back mark. :icon_scratch:

*19mm heavy (brass ?) flat button - with shank but no back mark.

*Asst'd who knows what & a lead shot.

I'm hoping to detect on Saturday with DD-777 (Andy) and Mave2535 (Chris) at their maverick site. I was told to wear a dress and bring plenty of beef jerky. :icon_scratch:

Not sure what they have in mind butt I'll keep a good eye on those two. I may be older & shorter than them, but I can kick like a mule! :tongue3:

Thanks for looking,
MM

woody_g · Dec 17, 2008

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congrats on the nice button.good luck this weekend hope to see lots more

cooltone23 · Dec 17, 2008

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Cool stuff and nice button :thumbsup:

!!!!

This may be a button made by the Scovill Mfg. company in Waterbury, Connecticut. I found a similar one in my ranch down in south Texas by the Rio Grande. There was a Fort built there in 1848 during the Mexican/American war. Check this site out http://www.relicman.com/backscovillm.htm

Here is the button I found...

ringfinder · Dec 17, 2008

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Nice Finds, I have found many Eagle buttons here in Ohio, but in Oct./November I found my first
Eagle button at a CW site at Brandy Station, Va. What a great feeling that was, to stand on a site
that was used by Confederates and Union solders over 140 years ago.

By the way, I'm retired, also tired of the snow here in Ohio and could be on my way very quickly
to drive down your way to help you hunt that bean field. LOL

HH, Ringfinder

allen · Dec 17, 2008

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congrats on that nice button...

The Master Chief · Dec 17, 2008

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Great finds and love the video.

ModernMiner · Dec 17, 2008

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TN-Joe said:
Doug,
Nice button. I have discovered that we now have your finger prints on file. That camara is top notch.
Joe
Which dress are you wearing?

Thanks Joe.
My camera is actually a dinosaur that holds an old 3.5" floppy disk. It's a Sony Mavica (circa early to mid 1800's). :tongue3:

As far as dress choices, due to the brisk weather and trying to keep my finely shaven legs from getting too dry, I chose this little wool lined number. It really keeps my perfectly shaped tush warm. :thumbsup:

Hopefully you had dinner before you read this.

Have a good one buddy!
-Doug-

ModernMiner · Dec 17, 2008

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Colonial Copper Zeus said:
Nice eagle button Doug. We got some of that white crap up here the other night. We're supposed to get more in a day or so. WONDERFUL. Nice to see you guys have a shared interest. I used to be fascinated with everything civil war also. Now it's WW II stuff. Probably since my dad fought in it. I'm hoping for a weekend lull in the cold crap.
Chris

Thanks Chris.
I've been hooked on the CW relics since my first 3-ringer. I'm privileged enough to be right around some great CW activity in this area too as you know.
I found this WWII Army Air Corps Collar button last month and I'd love to send it to you if you want it. Consider it an early Christmas gift. :icon_santa:

It really has no meaning to me.
PM me your address.
Good luck this weekend. If there is snow, make your nephews shovel a path for you.

-Doug-

ModernMiner · Dec 17, 2008

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crazyjarhead said:
Nice find Doug. Did you say thanks uncle Ron?? HH Ron (uncle)

Thanks to you too Uncle Ron #2.
May your stocking be filled with old coins this year. Ho, ho, ho. :icon_santa:

-Doug-

woody_g said:
congrats on the nice button.good luck this weekend hope to see lots more

Thanks Woody, me too. :thumbsup:

I'm leaving all the rusty iron for the other guys. Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
-MM-

cooltone23 said:
Cool stuff and nice button !!!!

This may be a button made by the Scovill Mfg. company in Waterbury, Connecticut. I found a similar one in my ranch down in south Texas by the Rio Grande. There was a Fort built there in 1848 during the Mexican/American war. Check this site out http://www.relicman.com/backscovillm.htm

Here is the button I found...

Thanks for the link Cooltone. Great eagle button you found there. :thumbsup:

Texas, huh. :icon_scratch:

Can you throw a shoe at George Bush for me? :tongue3:

Make it a steel toe boot instead. :thumbsup:

-MM-

ringfinder said:
Nice Finds, I have found many Eagle buttons here in Ohio, but in Oct./November I found my first
Eagle button at a CW site at Brandy Station, Va. What a great feeling that was, to stand on a site
that was used by Confederates and Union solders over 140 years ago.

By the way, I'm retired, also tired of the snow here in Ohio and could be on my way very quickly
to drive down your way to help you hunt that bean field. LOL

HH, Ringfinder

Thanks RF. That's how I feel too about the CW relics I dig. Just to know you personally dug a piece of American history from that far back is a thrill. Who knows if our kids or their kids will get the same chance as we did. You are always welcome here in the great state of NC.
Just let me know. I always have an old spot or two to detect.
If I can put up with those old farts like Mirage and Burdie, I can put up with anyone. :thumbsup:

-MM-

allen said:
congrats on that nice button...

Thanks Allen. :thumbsup:

KevinH said:
Great finds and love the video.

Thanks Kevin.

Burdie · Dec 17, 2008

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If I can put up with those old farts like Mirage and Burdie, I can put up with anyone.
-MM-

I would have to second that. :thumbsup:

I just might show up at your door step again so watch out. :tongue3:

Burdie

ModernMiner · Dec 17, 2008

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Burdie said:
If I can put up with those old farts like Mirage and Burdie, I can put up with anyone.
-MM-

Click to expand...

I would have to second that. I just might show up at your door step again so watch out.

Burdie

Looking forward to it my friend. I'll put the coffee on. :thumbsup:

Have a great holiday Stan.
-Doug-

civilman1 · Dec 17, 2008

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Sweet button Doug :thumbsup:

I thought you knew all CW digger's were Nut's? Uncle sound's like a pretty cool Guy.I'm heading down to Va. Saturday for a fellow TNetter hunt,should be good.Tear it up on Sat. Bud :thumbsup:

ModernMiner · Dec 17, 2008

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civilman1 said:
Sweet button Doug I thought you knew all CW digger's were Nut's? Uncle sound's like a pretty cool Guy.I'm heading down to Va. Saturday for a fellow TNetter hunt,should be good.Tear it up on Sat. Bud

Thanks Joe.
Good luck to you. I'll be happy with any 1800's (or earlier) finds. :thumbsup:

-Doug-

B|lker · Dec 17, 2008

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Nice buttons Doug.
I think i`d stay out of the dress during these cold days, but the jerky sounds good.
Good luck on your up and coming hunt.

OH, nice WWII button also.

ModernMiner · Dec 17, 2008

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B|lker said:
Nice buttons Doug.
I think i`d stay out of the dress during these cold days, but the jerky sounds good.
Good luck on your up and coming hunt.

OH, nice WWII button also.

Thanks Bill.
I hit the place where they are clearing the road after work a bit yesterday. Not one bullet, so you did well. :thumbsup:

-Doug-

kdismuke1 · Dec 17, 2008

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NICE EAGLE BUTTON. YOU ARE DOING GREAT. :thumbsup:

kimsdad · Dec 17, 2008

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Nice button, Doug!! :thumbsup:

Sounds like you're enjoying a long hunting season over there! I'm a little jealous! :wink:

Good luck on your upcoming hunt!
Neil

ringfinder · Dec 18, 2008

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ModernMiner said:
Burdie said:

If I can put up with those old farts like Mirage and Burdie, I can put up with anyone.
-MM-

Click to expand...

I would have to second that. I just might show up at your door step again so watch out.

Burdie

Click to expand...

Looking forward to it my friend. I'll put the coffee on.
Have a great holiday Stan.
-Doug-

I know Mirage, never met him, but have chatted lots with him. Love to show up down your way sometime, be fun to dig some really old relics. Thanks for the invite. I might even have a spot here in good old Ohio for you sometime. Best time around here is in the early spring or late fall, before and after the crops are off.

HH< Ringfinder

ModernMiner · Dec 18, 2008

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kdismuke1 said:
NICE EAGLE BUTTON. YOU ARE DOING GREAT.

Thanks KD. :thumbsup:

kimsdad said:
Nice button, Doug!!
Sounds like you're enjoying a long hunting season over there! I'm a little jealous!
Good luck on your upcoming hunt!
Neil

Thanks Neil.
I hate the hot humid summers here in NC, but I love the winters.

-Doug-

ringfinder said:
ModernMiner said:

Burdie said:

If I can put up with those old farts like Mirage and Burdie, I can put up with anyone.
-MM-

Click to expand...

I would have to second that. I just might show up at your door step again so watch out.

Burdie

Click to expand...

Looking forward to it my friend. I'll put the coffee on.
Have a great holiday Stan.
-Doug-

Click to expand...

I know Mirage, never met him, but have chatted lots with him. Love to show up down your way sometime, be fun to dig some really old relics. Thanks for the invite. I might even have a spot here in good old Ohio for you sometime. Best time around here is in the early spring or late fall, before and after the crops are off.

HH< Ringfinder

Yeah that Mirage character is a great guy. Drag his butt down here too when you come.

Take care,
Doug

diggin jimmy hoffa · Dec 18, 2008

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Wish you would have taken this White Stuff back with you so that we here in the Michiana area could get a bit more hunt time in, but Oh no, gotta think about yourself

Good to read your posts and hope to see many more

DJH

phantomfinder · Dec 18, 2008

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Sweet buttom :thumbsup:

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