ATP delivers again. shield nickel and eagle button

[freddy78]

Went hunting after work today at the old toll house and pulled 2 firsts for me. First one was a pretty toasted shield nickel which I can't get the date off it and then a droop wing eagle button. The button has I think 13 stars around the edge with the eagle facing left standing on a branch. Can only hope it's a good one. Really loving the ATP

 

[granthansen]

Nice looking button. If h

It has some gilt on it you can try cleaning with some aluminum jelly.

 

[genlee]

I believe what you have there is a Confederate Staff button, in fact I am 100% sure of it.

Ridgeway Civil War Archive Confederate Officer Buttons southern manufactured locals

Look for

B6215 Confederate officer button, eagle facing right with 12 stars on a lined field with border, Confederate wartime manufacture, blank back with wide channel, (22.3mm)

I believe that is the one you have.


And that is an outstanding button

John

 

[genlee]

Better yet the one above it

B5737 Confederate officer button, eagle facing right with 12 stars on a lined field with border, Confederate wartime manufacture, blank back with wide channel, (22.3mm)

Is the exact match

John

 

[wvwildman]

nice finds congrats HH

 

[freddy78]

That's the one thanks for the link. Figured it was a confederate with the droop wings but never thought it would be co officers button. AWESOME!!!!

 

[freddy78]

And they said it was hunted out that there was nothing left to find. Just goes to show it only takes one swing to pull up a great piece of history. HH everyone

 

[recondigger]

What's the potential value of that button I love it

Dig until your arm falls off

 

[freddy78]

I have looked online and they are priced between 300 to 1500 depending on what shape they are in

 

[ibjeepn]

Nice ! ATP's are awesome.

 

[freddy78]

Yes they are if you take the time to learn them. Had mine since February and still learning new things and tricks with it.

 

[BuckleBoy]

That is one KILLER button! Too bad it had no gilding, but in great shape, with the shank, that's outstanding!

I've only ever seen one dug personally.


Cheers,


Buck

 

[vpnavy]

Nice finds freddy.