First button, and its got gold gilt? Help with ID?

[TheGreatNorth]

First button, and it's got gold gilt? Help with ID?

Today I took the CTX3030 out on its maiden voyage. I am very pleased with how it worked, and was easier to handle that my old old. I found this button about 7" deep about 100yds from a cellar hole. Made the mistake of rinsing it with water.... A little of the gilt came off. Still has the shank, nice first button I think. If anyone knows what it is I would appreciate help with ID. Thanks and HH

 

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[Ashman]

I can't help with the ID, but congrats on finding something interesting. I almost have my fun fund built up enough to get me one of those CTX3030..

 

[Iron Patch]

Very cool button.

Highly doubt you washed any gilt of, you just cleaned the button to show what is left.

 

[Sandskimmer]

Went through the links I've been using for my own button ID's but struck out. It looks really familiar though... Any manufacturers mark on the back? I can't see anything in the picture.

Good luck...

 

[deepsecrets]

Looks like an 1820 - 1830 Vermont Militia button.

 

[TheGreatNorth]

I saw that pic too, but I couldn't find one with gold, and mine has to lettering on the back. Just more gold gilt.

 

[tennessee digger]

deepsecrets is exactly right on the ID.

 

[Trezurehunter]

Very nice button. I like it.

 

[Steve in PA]

That's a nice button, especially for your FIRST button!

 

[qaela4]

Looks like the ID is good, maybe that one was custom made with the gilt.

 

[johnnyblaze]

Yes you got it upside down it is a Vermont Militia
~Blaze~

 

[trapperart]

Nice

 

[Carolina Tom]

Very cool for your first button! Congrats.

 

[sutphin]

DANG IF THAT AINT A NICE CHRISTMAS FIND . MAN THAT BUTTON WILL LOOK NICE IN A DISPLAY CASE . VERY COOL BUTTON. CONGRATS.

 

[CRUSADER]

Nice militia button, I agree with IP, your water did no damage at all.