Eagle with Shield and Button that says "God helps those who help themsleves"

[Charmin]

Eagle with Shield and Button that says "God helps those who help themsleves"

This is our fourth trip to the Oklahoma homestead site and we found some unusual stuff today. The first thing found is a metal button with some of the original gold gilt on it. It says on the front "GOD HELPS THOSE WHO HELP THEMSELVES" around the edge and in the middle has a picture of a farmer with a plow horse and a rising sun and cabin. I cleaned a little on the button but am afraid to do to much--any suggestions on how to clean it more? or should I just leave it alone? It also has some writting on the back--makers mark I think and has the steel shank still attached. I also found a piece that I'm not certain what it is. The piece has an eagle with spread wings and feet. In the feet are arrows and something else. In the middle of the eagle is a shield. The eagles head is turned to the left. There are little loops(4) on the ends where it has attached to something. Any help on this or what is was would be appreciated! Also how could I clean it more without damaging it? It is made of brass(?) I think. The other button found is a very fragile piece and is flaking off around the edges. It says "A.J. TO CO. BOSTON". Any help with this would also be great!! The last things found were a 1917 wheat penny, a broken thimble, a buckle, some kind of lid that has a hinge, and a copper/brass half loop thingy with notches in the ends(). We are going back to this site everytime we can until we stop finding things! This place just keeps giving up stuff. Thanks for looking~~~~~sandcreek4

 

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[civil war hunter]

Re: Eagle with Shield and Button that says "God helps those who help themsleves"

Nice finds!!

 

[seger98]

Re: Eagle with Shield and Button that says "God helps those who help themsleves"

Real nice buttons, neat relics too.

 

[kuger]

Re: Eagle with Shield and Button that says "God helps those who help themsleves"

Your button says "A.J. TOWER",I found one recently and washed it under water and practically ruined it....dont do that.They were poncho or rain coat makers during the civil war.You have part of a kerosene lamp also.

 

[Charmin]

Re: Eagle with Shield and Button that says "God helps those who help themsleves"

Your button says "A.J. TOWER",I found one recently and washed it under water and practically ruined it....dont do that.They were poncho or rain coat makers during the civil war.You have part of a kerosene lamp also.

Thanks kuger for the info on the button! sandcreek4

Real nice buttons, neat relics too.

Thanks seger98! sandcreek4

Nice finds!!

thanks wvfunny! sandcreek4

 

[civil war hunter]

Re: Eagle with Shield and Button that says "God helps those who help themsleves"

Your well come!

Your button says "A.J. TOWER",I found one recently and washed it under water and practically ruined it....dont do that.They were poncho or rain coat makers during the civil war.You have part of a kerosene lamp also.

Thanks kuger for the info on the button! sandcreek4

Real nice buttons, neat relics too.

Thanks seger98! sandcreek4

Nice finds!!

thanks wvfunny! sandcreek4

 

[kdismuke1]

Re: Eagle with Shield and Button that says "God helps those who help themsleves"

SUPER FINDS.LIKE THE TOKEN.

 

[JUNKYARD DOG]

Re: Eagle with Shield and Button that says "God helps those who help themsleves"

I found a doodad like the one you found, looks like a button but hasthe four deals sticking out of it, Someone told me that they thought they are some type of bracelet made from buttons, which could make sense if they were connected together, check mine out. Cool finds and good luck. JYD

 

[Old River]

Re: Eagle with Shield and Button that says "God helps those who help themsleves"

Nice finds.Congrats....

 

[done dug it all up]

Re: Eagle with Shield and Button that says "God helps those who help themsleves"

That button of yours is Bureau of Indian Affairs.


done dugit

 

[Charmin]

Re: Eagle with Shield and Button that says "God helps those who help themsleves"

I found a doodad like the one you found, looks like a button but hasthe four deals sticking out of it, Someone told me that they thought they are some type of bracelet made from buttons, which could make sense if they were connected together, check mine out. Cool finds and good luck. JYD

Thanks for the info JunkYard Dog! It makes sense now what it is! I thought maybe it was somekind of horse tack. PBK said the pattern is a general service eagle button used from late 1800's/early 1900's. This website is the BEST to get information on finds!!!! regards, sandcreek4

Nice finds.Congrats....

Thanks Old River! sandcreek4

That button of yours is Bureau of Indian Affairs.


-done dugit

If the button is Indian Affairs that would be great as I also found an Indian trade broach from the same site! Thanks for the info, done dugit!! sandcreek4

 

[lairmo]

Re: Eagle with Shield and Button that says "God helps those who help themsleves"

Nice finds Sandcreek, you've got an awesome spot there!!!

 

[Charmin]

Re: Eagle with Shield and Button that says "God helps those who help themsleves"

Nice finds Sandcreek, you've got an awesome spot there!!!

Thanks lairmo--it is a good spot that just keeps giving! sandcreek4

 

[Charmin]

Re: Eagle with Shield and Button that says "God helps those who help themsleves"

Such an interesting spot, and such an interesting artifact assemblage.

I cannot think of many other people posting on TreasureNet about an early homestead occupied by Indians during the territorial period.

Very neat stuff.

Plehbah, thanks for the kind words--we are certainly enjoying this spot and the artifacts we've found~~~sandcreek4