A Corroded One is Better Than None

[Florida Finder]

I knew today here in Florida was going to be another scorcher so I got out to my favorite fort very early for about 90 minutes. I feel fortunate to have pulled up this early Massachusetts militia button. Tices book list this button made in Great Britain in the first quarter of the 19th century. Once I got home I did a little research and found that there was a Massachusetts unit there in the late 1830s. Although corroded I’ll take it any day. Thanks for looking and happy hunting to all.

 

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[Gare]

you are so CORRECT !!

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

I knew today here in Florida was going to be another scorcher so I got out to my favorite fort very early for about 90 minutes. I feel fortunate to have pulled up this early Massachusetts militia button. Tices book list this button made in Great Britain in the first quarter of the 19th century. Once I got home I did a little research and found that there was a Massachusetts unit there in the late 1830s. Although corroded I’ll take it any day. Thanks for looking and happy hunting to all.View attachment 2039556View attachment 2039557

great saves!

 

[Digger RJ]

I knew today here in Florida was going to be another scorcher so I got out to my favorite fort very early for about 90 minutes. I feel fortunate to have pulled up this early Massachusetts militia button. Tices book list this button made in Great Britain in the first quarter of the 19th century. Once I got home I did a little research and found that there was a Massachusetts unit there in the late 1830s. Although corroded I’ll take it any day. Thanks for looking and happy hunting to all.View attachment 2039556View attachment 2039557

Very Cool!!! Congrats!!!

 

[cannonball]

I knew today here in Florida was going to be another scorcher so I got out to my favorite fort very early for about 90 minutes. I feel fortunate to have pulled up this early Massachusetts militia button. Tices book list this button made in Great Britain in the first quarter of the 19th century. Once I got home I did a little research and found that there was a Massachusetts unit there in the late 1830s. Although corroded I’ll take it any day. Thanks for looking and happy hunting to all.View attachment 2039556View attachment 2039557

Nice Find!

 

[Salty]

Very cool! Some are badly corroded, but I will take them all! Funny how you can pull one out that's great relic hunting 10 feet away another one looks like crap!

 

[Jeff H]

Wow, that soldier was one of the original snowbirds. Nice find!

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Nice one !

 

[Florida Finder]

Very cool! Some are badly corroded, but I will take them all! Funny how you can pull one out that's great relic hunting 10 feet away another one looks like crap!

That’s so true Salty!

 

[villagenut]

I am glad you did the research.....now you can visualize the connection between the button and the regiment. To me, it makes it more special knowing that your button supports the historical record.

 

[Sandog]

I knew today here in Florida was going to be another scorcher so I got out to my favorite fort very early for about 90 minutes. I feel fortunate to have pulled up this early Massachusetts militia button. Tices book list this button made in Great Britain in the first quarter of the 19th century. Once I got home I did a little research and found that there was a Massachusetts unit there in the late 1830s. Although corroded I’ll take it any day. Thanks for looking and happy hunting to all.View attachment 2039556View attachment 2039557

Again with the fantastic fort finds. You are killing it out there.

 

[Florida Finder]

I am glad you did the research.....now you can visualize the connection between the button and the regiment. To me, it makes it more special knowing that your button supports the historical record.

Thanks Village

 

[Florida Finder]

Again with the fantastic fort finds. You are killing it out there.

Thanks Sandog!

 

[Lenrac2]

Congrats on your great button! The research is half the fun!