In Wisconsin?

[demano]

Found this button at an old 1800's homesite in central Wisconsin. Can anyone help me with some info on what I have. Never thought I would have the opportunity in Wisconsin. Still pretty new to metal detecting, but I can' t get enough now. On cloud nine, love this hobby. Thanks for any info.

 

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[Squirrel322]

Awesome find! It’s Civil War. Someone else will be able to give an exact identification.

It could have been lost by a soldier/veteran when they returned home to Wisconsin after the war.

 

[Tony in SC]

Post over on the what is it forum with. All the info on the back. Lots of knowledge there. Good find!!

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

congrats and keep swinging!

 

[Joe-Dirt]

General service button I think in use from right before the civil war until the 1890’s. Some with the button book will chime in. Great find !!!!

 

[against the wind]

Sweet find,,, Congrats,, and welcome to the forum from Port Allegheny,, Pennsylvania

 

[Steve in PA]

Civil War era General Service button. Probably lost by a veteran or soldier on leave.

 

[oldmxrat]

Nice find, congrats and welcome to Tnet!

 

[Diggin Dude]

Hmmm great button!! Wouldn't expect it there but that's what we love about M-detecting.... You never know!!! Congrats!!

 

[lenmac65]

Nice button, and in such great shape. Congrats!

 

[Elvis]

Great button.

 

[Trezurehunter]

I agree, its a Civil War General Service button. Neat find. The Civil War items have their way of getting around, as the Soldiers came from many states. About 3 years ago, my hunting partner found a rectangular C.S.A. buckle here in Illinois, in a farm field where there were no battles. They did come home after the war and lost items just like everyone else.

 

[billb]

It’s a beauty congratulations

 

[fyrffytr1]

I agree that it is a General Service button and I will add that it was first issued in 1854. Wisconsin became a state in 1848 so it probably had soldiers stationed or living there. While it could have seen civil war service that is not guaranteed without any provenance. It is a nice button and in very good condition. I would be proud to own it.

 

[dognose]

Great find! Congrats

 

[eyemustdigtreasure]

You'll be able to narrow the age down, by the back mark.
This two-piece button was military - 1800's

 

[demano]

Thanks for the info, my favorite find too date in my short metal detecting career. The drive is real, so much fun. Thanks again.