Eagle I button. My first civil war button!

relic lover · Nov 2, 2010

I can't believe the condition . I am pretty sure it is civil war. It is an inch across I had no clue they were that big. The back mark reads HORSTMANN BROS & CO PHIL. Another very shallow find only 1/2" no digger needed I plucked it with my fingers and no dents and perfect shank! I am so thrilled. :hello2:

If anyone knows about the back mark I would love any info.

Woodland Detectors · Nov 2, 2010

Good old Union Yankee Infantry button! :icon_thumleft:

Horstman brothas

Philidelphia.

A nice one too!

Indiana Digger · Nov 2, 2010

Congrats! That thing is in GREAT shape! :icon_thumright:

~Indiana Digger~

cntrydncr1 · Nov 2, 2010

congrats! I would love to find one of those.

soupie · Nov 2, 2010

That is a nice one,Congrats Soup

Steve in PA · Nov 2, 2010

Congratulations on your first Civil War button! I guarantee it won't be you last :icon_thumleft:

txconservative · Nov 2, 2010

It's beautiful !

Whydah · Nov 2, 2010

Congrats on that button.. Nice shape and worth a few dolars too... HH

relic lover · Nov 3, 2010

Thanks all for the congratulations. It looks great in my display.

ModernMiner · Nov 3, 2010

RL,
That is a fantastic looking "I" button!!! Congrats to you. I'm still looking for one of those. $:-\$
Here is a bit of info for you about Hortsmann Bros. & Co.

-MM-

relic lover · Nov 3, 2010

ModernMiner said:
RL,
That is a fantastic looking "I" button!!! Congrats to you. I'm still looking for one of those. $:-\$
Here is a bit of info for you about Hortsmann Bros. & Co.

-MM-

Thanks for the great info. Much appreciated.