"I" for "imposter"?

burglarifyoulike · Sep 17, 2009

"I" for "imposter"?

I was very excited, obviously, after the fisrt cleaning revealed the "I" on thie front, but disappointed when there was no backmark. Do these authentic buttons always have a backmark, and did they make repros way back when? This was found in udisturbed ground at 4+ inches. Thanks for your input.

duggap · Sep 17, 2009

Re: "I" for "imposter"?

I would say your button is legit. There were many instances of "Confederate locals" without any backmarks. Nice snag. :icon_thumleft:

Woodland Detectors · Sep 17, 2009

Re: "I" for "imposter"?

duggap said:
I would say your button is legit. There were many instances of "Confederate locals" without any backmarks. Nice snag.

Agreed

savant365 · Sep 17, 2009

Re: "I" for "imposter"?

http://www.relicman.com/fakes/fakeButtonConfederateCS184CastInfantry.htm

Confederate block "I" infantry button. This site shows authentic and repros.

HH Charlie

savant365 · Sep 17, 2009

Re: "I" for "imposter"?

I think this is what you have, can't really be sure without the backmark though.

http://www.relicman.com/buttons/B5391sell.htm

I guess it's "stippled" not block.

Very nice find :thumbsup:

HH Charlie

diggummup · Sep 17, 2009

Re: "I" for "imposter"?

savant365 said:
I think this is what you have, can't really be sure without the backmark though.

http://www.relicman.com/buttons/B5391sell.htm

It's close but no cigar, even without the backmark. I still agree with the others, I don't think it's a "fake".

savant365 · Sep 17, 2009

Re: "I" for "imposter"?

Here is a lined "I" button with superior backmark that looks a little closer. 3rd one down on the page.

http://www.corinthcivilwarrelics.com/forsalebuttons.html

BuckleBoy · Sep 18, 2009

Re: "I" for "imposter"?

"I" agree that this is a genuine piece--and a GREAT find! :hello2:

burglarifyoulike · Sep 19, 2009

Re: "I" for "imposter"?

thanks to all of you for your great help and diligence (savant) in response to my question. i honestly was afraid to think that it could be the "real" thing. Wow! i can't blieve it- my best find yet!

allen · Sep 21, 2009

Re: "I" for "imposter"?

great looking "I" button !!

montepollock · Sep 21, 2009

Re: "I" for "imposter"?

Thats a great find,but as has already been said...Alot of nice repro,s were made in 60s for the CW centennial.
But the patina looks good,and in undisturbed soil..
The value is in the provenance,IE: a statement from You as to the recovery of the item,and documentation that there is a reason for it to be where it was found.Is it consistant with those used by units that camped,fought,or marched thru the area,or did CSA vet live on site.ETC
HH,Mont

Colonial Copper Zeus · Sep 21, 2009

Re: "I" for "imposter"?

I was reading your post on Todays Finds and saw where you mentioned posting an infantry button here so I had to check it out. Very nice find and congratulations.
Chris