GW Button!!!

Old School Evan · Oct 7, 2011

Went out to a large site with several cellars yesterday with my buddy JW15 and to our dismay we found that all the cellars were previously well hunted... Despite this, the day was not lost, JW15 ended up pulling several nice buckles and a Conneticut Copper. I also found a 1788 Conneticut copper, and some sweet buttons. Nearing the end of the day I was just detecting minding my own business on the very outskirts of a cellar site near the base of a hill when I get a fairly decent signal, not a dead ringer I am a large copper dig me signal, but a fairly decent signal worthy of definitely digging. Anyways it was right up against the base of a tree, and had a mass of roots in my way. It took a good 5-10 mins to even get to this object. I finally pulled out my prize and was pretty psyched to see I had pulled a nice large frock button!!! I then yelled out to JW15 that I had pulled a frock, and then proceeded to wipe it a little to see if I had any patterning. Low and behold I see two undescipherable letters in the center of the button. I got very excited and ran to JW15. I defintely wanted him to witness this moment if this was really going to be one of the most coveted relics I have been looking for. I finally wiped the button again and what appears but a "GW" in large bold lettering in the center of the button!!! I definitely was psyched and hooted and hollered in amazement. I am just still in shock that I actually pulled something personally touched and handed out by General George Washington!!! Anyone have any ideas on how to clean this properly

So far I have only soaked it in hot water because I am too petrified to clean it with anything else at the moment...

Happy Hunting,

-Evan

Steve in PA · Oct 10, 2011

Congratulations Evan! A GW Inagural has been on my list for a long time. I've never heard of one being found out here in Western PA, but I know there has to be a few lurking around here somewhere!

HEAVYMETALNUT · Oct 11, 2011

awesome! welcome to the GW club! My 3 i cleaned lightly with warm water,liquid soap & a soft toothbrush

Old River · Oct 11, 2011

Congradulations on the Banner find.

wyattrr · Oct 11, 2011

You have the 1 find I'll be forever hunting for...Congrats on a super find :notworthy:

JW15 · Oct 12, 2011

Evan...I still can't believe it, that's one of the coolest things I've ever seen! :hello2:

I've only been detecting since July of 2010 but I will never forget seeing those letters appear on that button. We gotta go back and pound that place like it owes us money! :wink:

Besides, I was wrong on my copper count, I still need 2 to hit 30 ::)

metal mania · Oct 12, 2011

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