1803 - 1812 US Militia Button

[xlt nh]

Hi All! I've been working a new Colonial Cellar Hole for the past week...and went back last night with my 5.3" Coil to hit the thicker areas around the foundation...

I've already dug 23 buttons on this site...which is a new record at one area for me...and last night dug #24..an a DOOOOZiE!

It's a US Militia Button, and according to Alberts (if I am reading it correctly) it was made in London between 1798-1802. The Eagle is facing right with 17 Stars surrounding it.

The reverse reads 'Best Quality' and has a perfect shank

This is my first Militia Button dating to that time period...Yahoooooo!

HH, Hank 8)

 

[Detectingfreak]

Thats really awesome! The detail is clear to! Fabulous!

 

[RELICDUDE07]

Sweet find ,thats a very nice dug button!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[JerV3]

Nice button,

I love hunting old cellar holes

HH Jer

 

[xlt nh]

Thanks for all the information and comments....I have learned so much from the Relics I dig...History is Awesome!!

I hope you all find one just as nice in your next digs..

HH, Hank 8)

 

[Don in SJ]

Hank, about 18 buttons from the botton(ri069) on this website is your type of button for sale, click on the photo and it will blow up the size and show both sides, the one for sale looks undug.

http://www.civilwarbuttons.com/infantry.htm

Don

 

[nhbenz]

That's simply a fantastic find!
Don and IP -- Thanks for taking the time time to help with the info!
Boy would it make my summer to find something like this.

 

[fishalaska24]

Incredible find! MAN i miss NH!!!

Jake