first federal button

[Paul in TN]

Went out today with my good buddy Richard from Backwoods detectors here in East TN. We spent about 6 hours swinging the coils. He came away with j hook and several pistol balls and a harmonica reed. Here are the pics from my finds. First find for me was pistol ball and what I think may be end of a large knife or saber. I then found what appears to be a part of a buckle of some sort.. Another mystery pieces is the larger on that almost looks like butt piece of a rifle. My last 2 finds were the harmonica reed and finally my first union button. I think it is general issue cuff button. Looks like 2 piece and has the shank intact. If you have any ideas on the mystery items let me know.
Paul

 

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[Hutch911]

Wat to go Nice finds congrats on the Button loot in good shape !

Hutch

 

[civilman1]

Congratulation's on your first Eagle Button.....I'd definetly be going back and hitting that place hard.Nice find

 

[BuckleBoy]

What is the backmark on the button? And what cleaning method did you use?


Regards,


Buckleboy

 

[Paul in TN]

What is the backmark on the button? And what cleaning method did you use?


Regards,


Buckleboy

Soap and water and used a little vaseline on q tip.
thanks
Paul

 

[Paul in TN]

What is the backmark on the button? And what cleaning method did you use?


Regards,


Buckleboy

no back mark

 

[fortbball9]

very nice,that is a general staff issue.Congrats
I also would hit that place again.

fortbball9