Old button, silver ring

[SFHunter]

Hi All,

Have been lurking for a few months, and been praticing all that I have read here with my Garrett Ultra 350GTA.

I found a park that has history of military use/ and park use from 1905, and beside the normal garbage and clad, I found this square nail, this button, and the silver ring next to a flag pole. The park is over 11 acres, so I will heading there as often as I can!!

As for the button, I am not sure when is from. It has the eagle facing to the left of the button, three arrows in its left foot, 22 stars, says "T.N. Dale & Co" on the back. It is about 15mm across.

 

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[Gypsy Heart]

Nice finds..See if you can get some pictures of the parks early days ...look for gazebos or band stands,concession stands,etc ....that will give you some good places to focus your search first......11 acres isalot of ground to cover....Good Luck !!!

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Congrats on the finds! The button looks like a more modern military button and congrats on the silver ring. Take Gypsy's advice and research the park. HH, Mike

 

[rvbvetter]

Very nice finds!!! I can't nail down the time frame for the button. But if your digging square nails, then your definitly hunting an area with some age to it. Good luck on it. HH

 

[J.D.]

The timeframe of the park about 1905, would correspond with the age of the miltary button. I found a site that had an exact button dated from about 1902(but not before) Model-1902 probably. The military was changing designs of uniforms and equiptment at that time. I would think it was in use up till the early 1910's (well before WW1) As for the maker's mark, i could not find it online. Waterbury button company makes copies of that button. The gilt has been well preserved on your button. Could we get a view of the back?

 

[The Seeker]

The thing about an old park is there is more to them than most people know....there may have been something their even before the old park was named. There have been many parks that have given up some nice relics and coins over the years and the park you are hunting may have something to hide....Look at an old map of that location and it may tell you a few secrets about your park.........Good Luck and nice finds..... 8)

 

[Mona Lisa]

Welcome to the forum....SFHunter.....You're off to a great start. I like the ring.

 

[Nana40]

Those are some really great finds SF! And that 11 acres will keep you busy for a while!

Looking forward to seeing what else you find there! Welcome to the forum!

Nana

 

[trk5capt]

SF, Welcome To The Forum, Congrats On The Nice Finds. Best of Luck & Good Hunting.trk5capt...

 

[Moonshadow]

We've got a park like that here too..but it is not as old as yours. 11-15 acres. I concentrate on the ballfields and parking area. I've only found 1 silver ring there so far and lots of clad, but have been told that there is a "big" ring out there somewhere . Good luck searching and keep us posted!

HH,
Moon