1863 Union For Ever Token;Big Dandy Button;Gold Guilt Button w/Shield;Indian Hd

[bergie]

Today Earthworks and I took two hours in the afternoon to hit a new spot, a 1870 house...things started a bit slowly then picked up when Earthworks found this very cool 1863 token that says "First in War First in Peace" and "Union For Ever" on the other side. I found the nice gold button with shield, the big dandy button with cool decoration and 1907 Indian Head. Earthworks found this 1923 dog tag too. Then we BBq'ed Bubba burgers and had a few beers, photographed the finds. Thanks for taking a look. Bergie and Earthworks.

 

[Bob S]

Nice finds WTG

 

[muttandjeeps]

You guys had a great day, nice assortment of finds!

 

[allen]

way to go on those great looking finds.

 

[Detectingfreak]

Very nice finds!!!! Congratulations!

 

[hollowpointred]

that token is awesome! great stuff!

 

[oldschool]

good end to a great day!
congrads Randy

 

[FunWithTreasure]

I got that exact token. Pretty cool..

 

[BuckleBoy]

Some beautiful finds there. Any idea what the button with the shield is?

 

[dfx willy]

awesome token if i say so myself. willy.

 

[ModernMiner]

Way to go guys. Not your average finds there. That token and those buttons are fantastic.
Any back mark on that shield button?
Congrats,
MM

 

[kimsdad]

Wow! Great finds!!!

 

[EARTHWORKS]

The Union for Ever is what is known as a patriotic Civil War Token. They were made when money became unavailable during the civil war, mostly in 1863 as a substitute for money. They featured patriotic themes (like Union for Ever). The obverse displays an equestrian statue of Washington facing left, based on the monument by sculptor Henry K. Brown which was unveiled on July 4, 1856 in Union Square, New York City.

 

[fortbball9]

You found some very nice finds,I like the token,and Injuns are always nice to find.
I have looked for the shield button and the closest thing that I can find is in Albert's
Button Book on page 460 ID# UU 150,which is listed as an Unclassified and
Unidentified button.But the button will display well with all of the gilt still on it.What
is the backmark on your button this on is listed with Schuyler H&G N.Y.
Congrats

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/civil-war-vest-size-brass-button-spade-union

fortbball9

 

[Company F]

Good stuff.

 

[PBK]

Re: 1863 Union For Ever Token;Big Dandy Button;Gold Guilt Button w/Shield;Indian

Great stuff, Bergie!

You'll find some good info about your George Washington Civil War patriotic token at:

http://www.coins.nd.edu/WashToken/WashTokenText/Patriotic2.html

(Scroll down past the first token.)

 

[Sniffy]

Re: 1863 Union For Ever Token;Big Dandy Button;Gold Guilt Button w/Shield;Indian

That place has alot more I imagine. Awesome finds.

 

[Kyle PA]

I love that gilted dandy button! She sure is a beauty! You and Earthworks are a great hunting team! Colonial and early American artifacts are found in great abundance between the two of you!

Kyle

 

[IAsoldier]

Awesome hunt I bet there's more to be found.

 

[crazyjarhead]

Nice patriotic war medallion and button is nice too. Hope you didn't drink too many beers before detecting Heck, if you did you did well then