1840-1850 Ma. Militia

[hogge]

It's a start and at least it's military. During these years, officers and enlisted wore the same buttons. Came out pretty good with naval jelly. Lots of gilt. Hogge Variant is MS210B3 in Tices.

 

[Steve in PA]

Pretty button. I've always wanted to dig one of those buttons when I was on a CW site.

 

[johnnyblaze]

Sweet button man i never seen that variety before

~Blaze

 

[bill from lachine]

Good score on the button....might be worth a bit of loot.

Regards + HH

Bill

 

[hogge]

Good score on the button....might be worth a bit of loot.

Regards + HH

Bill

Pretty common. I see them on EBAY, NON dug going for about $20-25. This is one I'll save for my display in my shop.

 

[Pacivilwarluke]

Killer button there- very nice piece of histiry!0

 

[trapperart]

Nice button congrats

 

[Iron Patch]

A nice button is a nice button!

 

[joee5]

That buttons a beaut.
Grats

 

[Ahab8]

Hey buddy its military and in great shape. It will display well. Hope you get into some of the old rare stuff this season that you have a knack for finding

 

[Gaspipe]

Nice find !! Did you get it yesterday ? Knew I shouldn't let you go all alone

 

[Silvermonkey]

Outstanding button, and a nice piece of history

 

[Brian W]

I dug the same button....in amazing condition...I had to check if was still there lol...what back mark is yours? .....Congrats on a sweet looking button.

 

[Fullstock]

I hunted an early Massachusetts camp back in the 70's and found quite a few of them, one of my favorite Civil War buttons. Your's is a beaut!

 

[against the wind]

Very nice button
Cleaned up nice
Congrats

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

beautiful button! great job cleaning it up!

 

[CASPER-2]

 

[46Wheat]

Nice button

 

[G.A.P.metal]

hogge
Great looking button !
Gary

 

[Trezurehunter]

Very nice military button. It looks great.