1812 Federal Infantry Button (cleaned)

Gary1963 · Dec 30, 2014

Here's the button I found Saturday after I cleaned it. I'm glad alot of the detail was still there. The soil in Central Virginia is not kind to some relic. Does anybody know of a process (maybe olive oil )that will give it shine or is this something that shouldn't be attempted.

danimal03 · Dec 31, 2014

nice button. State archaeologist Mike Barber does not believe VA soil is tough on relics :laughing7:

. the stuff I found in VA was toasted due to the rough ground action. the last eagle cuff button I dug looked like it was bathed in acid and is full of holes. I would personally leave your button as is and not soak it. Congrats on finding a fairly scare button!

CASPER-2 · Dec 31, 2014

Gary1963 · Dec 31, 2014

danimal03 said:
nice button. State archaeologist Mike Barber does not believe VA soil is tough on relics . the stuff I found in VA was toasted due to the rough ground action. the last eagle cuff button I dug looked like it was bathed in acid and is full of holes. I would personally leave your button as is and not soak it. Congrats on finding a fairly scare button!

Thanks for the advice on leaving it as is.I just want to do whats right. This is my oldest button to date.