I found this near a old fur trading post in Colorado. I am curious if anyone can help identify it for me. Searching the internet I believe it is a staff button from the civil war period.
JRF30 - have you read Ken Jessens books.. ?
I also have Wolle's, Browns , Eberharts, Byod and Carson and other books, I like all for different reasons. I prefer Jessens when I am going out to look and photograph sites. At least with his I have a good idea what I can expect to find as his are...
If you want to see more photos of the Crystal go here,, http://www.rockymountainprofiles.com/Crystal.htm My hobby is photographing Ghost towns so my avatar is one of the pictures I took. It is a pretty famous mill. The last time I was in Tok Alaska I ran in to a lady that had that same picture...
Agreed,,, I know I was taught not to make fun of people but around our house it is a running joke. Every time the show comes on everybody starts talking, nasal, like he does. Makes for a good time.
I have been to Alaska numerous times. Always spend time metal detecting. In less than a week I find more gold then these guys do all year. All I have is a metal detector. Still I can't resist watching it for all the drama and stupidity that happens. The young kid is going to do great. Smart move...
Ken actually has five volumes now. He released the Plains ghost towns last year and just about a month ago he released this one. "Colorado's Best Ghost Towns"
As a new member I am still exploring the site. In the mean time while I do my discovery perhaps some of you would like to explore some of the Ghost Towns in Colorado. with over 5,000 in the state I am trying desperately to see them all.