Found an interesting eagle button today,

[prolab69]

This was about 10 inches down. I had a heck of a time getting it out from all the roots in the way. Looks like an eagle sitting on a cannon. can anyone out there help with some info on it? I only used soap and water to clean it, I have no idea of its value, or if it has any at all, any info on it would be great,
Thanks
Pro-

 

[nhbenz]

Nice find! It's from the New York Artillery. Earlyish 1800's. Very nice.

 

[goldencoin]

Very nice!

HH
-GC

 

[christ-first]

awesome button !!! i would have had a fit over that find !!! good job !

 

[prolab69]

Cool, I had no idea, thanks. Early to mid 1800s you say?! its pretty crusty, cant tell if anything is- or should be writen on the reverse.
but thanks for the info, ill file it under "K" for KEEPER.

 

[tymcmurray]

Great find. Don't see a lot of those babies!

 

[MrBling]

Great old button

 

[baspinall]

Nice! Yes 1808-1812 Artillery.

Here is a good link for eagle buttons, yours is the 1st one in the third row.

http://www.thetreasuredepot.com/cayenna/index.html

Brian

 

[prolab69]

Wow, I needed to bookmark a link like that. Great for my research.
thanks Baspinall!

 

[nhbenz]

Oops, my first post appears to be incorrect about attributing this specifically to the NY Artillery. These are very similar to the NY Militia buttons, and I saw that you were in NY, so :P I goofed.

 

[Ohio Jerry]

Wow,definately file that under "Keeper"...that's sweeeet

 

[prolab69]

Oops, my first post appears to be incorrect about attributing this specifically to the NY Artillery. These are very similar to the NY Militia buttons, and I saw that you were in NY, so :P I goofed.

Thats ok, you did point me in the right direction,
Thanks.

 

[hogge]

Found the same one a week and a half ago in Washington Ma. Mine says "extra strong" on the back. Looks like mine is in better shape. Luck of the draw I guess. Still a GREAT find . Congrats!