Excelsior button with shank, solid.

Diggincoinz · Jul 26, 2006

I just dug this the other day, my 1st. I don't know anything about it except it's a New York button.

PBK · Jul 26, 2006

WTG, DigginItUp! It's a c. 1820-30 New York Militia button. Lots of different backmarks. Most varieties are in the $35-50 range.

Diggincoinz · Jul 27, 2006

Wow! Thanks PBK! Here I thought it was Civil War ::)

That's great! I guess this old house I was at is older than I thought, I'm trying to get back there tonight to hunt some more.

THEDUKE · Mar 3, 2007

Wow did not know them old buttons had any value dam.