Carolina Tom
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I went out for a couple of hours yesterday. The weather was overcast and high 50s... just perfect. I got a few wheaties and a hand full of clad, but nothing overly interesting.
I got a deeper signal, in the 70s... maybe an Indian... maybe. I dig a hole, flip the plug and see the back of a two piece brass button. I pull the button out, and am surprised to see an eagle on the front. There is even an imprint of the button in the plug!
I get all excited, thinking that I have found a Civil War button... but, alas, it was not to be, upon closer examination, it appears that I have a general service eagle button from 1875 thru 1902. If this is not correct, please let me know. Here is what it looks like after a very careful cleaning.
Thanks for looking, and best of luck on your hunts!
I got a deeper signal, in the 70s... maybe an Indian... maybe. I dig a hole, flip the plug and see the back of a two piece brass button. I pull the button out, and am surprised to see an eagle on the front. There is even an imprint of the button in the plug!
I get all excited, thinking that I have found a Civil War button... but, alas, it was not to be, upon closer examination, it appears that I have a general service eagle button from 1875 thru 1902. If this is not correct, please let me know. Here is what it looks like after a very careful cleaning.
Thanks for looking, and best of luck on your hunts!
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