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My First Eagle Button

burlington

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Decided to try a new spot last week. The terrain was tough to hunt; steep ravines, thorn bushes, tickets and vines. Ten minutes into the hunt I pull a flat button with the corner (corner on a round object?) broken off. The next 90 minutes were uneventfull. We finally wander into an area that had a lot of old broken bricks and iron targets. My partner then pulls a V-nickle and an old home made ring. I wandered down the side of the hill when I get a solid signal at 2". I was expecting another shotgun brass and not expecting what popped out of the ground. My face lit up as this beauty falls onto the ground. Needless to say I did a little happy dance and was amazed at the condition this jewel was in. I am not sure of the history of this button. The shank does not appear to be soldered to the back, rather pushed through allowing the shank to roll left and right. Whatever the origin I am excited and proud of this find. Thanks for reading.
 

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Fantastic and big congrats!
 
Nice CW button. Looks like a general service type. Not sure if it's enlisted or officer. And welcome to the site, Ron
 
Nice U.S. general service button from the Civil War. Wonderful that you found it in the south, as it is that much more historic. :hello2:
 
Nice button, congrats on your first one :thumbsup:.

Nova Treasure
 
Sweet Button and By the way your happy dance had no rhythm - please just stick to metal detecting.. Ha Ha...
for all those who are watching... this I am the dude who found the V nickel and the homemade ring.... anyways Mr burlington was very excited with this Button as was I.....and we will both be back at it to that site very soon....MM
 
:icon_thumright: Congrats Trace :icon_thumleft: She sure is a nice one. Man this last year of THin you sure have pulled out a lot of firsts. You sure are becoming quite the detectorist. Hope you have continued luck in the future, now lets get out to 96.
Jeff K
 
Nice eagle....
 

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