🥇 BANNER Continental Army Button

[hogge]

My brother, Roz, and I, went to a heavily pounded spot we have been to over the years. Not much happened for about an hour, til I found this little beauty! I wish I had my camera with me, but I didn't. Was found just off the main trail leading to the main cellar hole. It was in such great shape I thought it could be a repro,(which am still unsure of), but all the holes in this area have produced some banner finds including my RIA Belt Tip, and the CFT. KGIII, 25-83-A. This button gave a solid nickel signal, (as did my 85th Reg. Button), at 2-4". Almost didn't dig it as I thought it would be a shotgun casing. Glad I did. It was on the mound of what looked like an "out" building of some sort for the main cellar hole. Was somewhat protected be rocks from getting any deeper. It may be why it's in such great shape. By the way, if you hadn't seen it, I nicked it slightly with my shovel on the "A". AARRGGHHH!!!!!!!!!! There is still quite a bit of dirt caked into it, am taking my time on cleaning. Measures 23mm. Any suggestions are welcome. P.S.......Also found a Flying Eagle at the same site today.....My second. Will post after cleaning..............Hogge

 

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[Iron Patch]

How good is that! Gotta love non plowed sites. Don't drop it!

 

[skunemonk-1]

Sweet!!! On top of my to find list.

 

[hogge]

Would like to know if anyone can ID variety. Tices doesn't give me that. Thanks.............Hogge

 

[jamesbibb]

Nice peice of history.

 

[SC Keith]

This one is a stunner and deserves the banner. Pewter rarely comes out of the ground like that as you know....
I shovel struck an 8 reale cob once!

 

[allen]

I think a button of that age and looks that great
should be on the banner so I will vote banner.

 

[CRUSADER]

Could have been worse.....

 

[relic lover]

That is really nice. that seam on the back says it is the real deal.

 

[brnn53]

Excellent recovery! You don't find many of those in that condition!
Mike

 

[Gunrunner61]

Would love to find one of those repo or not!

 

[jewelerguy]

wow that is a stunning piece of history in amazing condition. congrats! I voted banner

 

[Bubba65]

Hogge congrats on another Banner find , that button is really AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bubba65

 

[Giant056]

Great score on the nice old button

 

[hamiddetecting]

Congratulation!

 

[Steve in PA]

That's about as nice a Continental Army button as you could hope to find. Banner find.

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

How is this not on top yet? BANNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Sniffy]

HoLY cRAAAAAP! Man that is a sweeeeeeeeeeet button....HUUUUUUUGE CONGRATS!

 

[hogge]

Can someone with an Alberts book, give me the variety? Have sent an e-mail to Don T. with pics, but was hoping someone else can ID it before hand. Thanks...............Hogge

 

[Don in SJ]

It seems to match a variety in Don T's book, so I am sure he will reply. Seems there are many variants, but from what I see you match one of them.

Super find, super condition!

Don