Norfolk Military Academy Button and an 1865 2 Cent Piece

[Capt. Brad]

After what seemed like an entire month of rain here in Virginia, I was finally able to get back out with the White's. I guess the wait paid off. Found this Norfolk Military Academy Button and the 1865 2 Cent piece within five feet of each other. Back mark reads "R & W Robinson Extra". Thanks for looking.

 

[Chocadog]

Great finds, well done

 

[umrgolf]

Incredible find! My bud, Sentinel, found one last year down there... Just awesome that thing is a banner find

 

[TommNJ]

Excellent 2 Finds WTG!

TommNJ

 

[joeyfresh]

Nice score!! That's a real beautiful button.

 

[Valley Ranger]

I love the academy buttons. One of my dreams to find one before I die.

 

[Capt. Brad]

Incredible find! My bud, Sentinel, found one last year down there... Just awesome that thing is a banner find

Thanks for the banner mention. From what I've heard and read the Norfolk Military Academy button is one of the more elusive civil war era buttons. Thank again for looking.

 

[umrgolf]

Incredible find! My bud, Sentinel, found one last year down there... Just awesome that thing is a banner find

Thanks for the banner mention. From what I've heard and read the Norfolk Military Academy button is one of the more elusive civil war era buttons. Thank again for looking.

Thats true because of the relatively small amount of cadets that ever wore them, but certainly doesn't take away from the rarity or historic awesomeness.

 

[cntrydncr1]

That button is in awesome shape!! congrats

 

[Mackaydon]

Great find !!
Button depicts a building, and is attributed to Norfolk Military Academy, Norfolk Virginia. Originally Norfolk Academy, the school was renamed and the impressive building shown was constructed in the 1840's. Backmark: "R & W. ROBINSON / (star) EXTRA (star)", dm, two inner solid rings, ca 1840's to 1850's, (RobinsonRW09). Two part convex button, school coat or vest size.
Source: http://www.relicman.com/buttons/zArchiveButton2VirginiaDSchool.htm
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[MaineRelic]

That is a great button find ! I think I have only ever seen 2 others posted in the last 4 years ! The two center looks in good shape as well ! Nice finds ! M.R.

 

[eric n n.c.]

Great find!!!!!!

 

[GaRebel1861]

Great finds!!

 

[brnn53]

Hellva button! First one I've seen in a long while. Congrats on a super find! Nice coin too!
Mike

 

[Getty]

Great 2 center and EXCELLENT button saves there! Congrats!

 

[sneaky6]

Banner!!! So Sweet!!

HH,

Sneaky6

 

[Capt. Brad]

Thanks to everyone who took a look. Your replies are greatly appreciated.

 

[SC Keith]

Congrats on a great button find and nice coin too! The Norfolk Buttons are super scarce and sought after.
Keith

 

[CRUSADER]

That is a great button find ! I think I have only ever seen 2 others posted in the last 4 years ! The two center looks in good shape as well ! Nice finds ! M.R.

I think this maybe the 4th, still, who's counting

It looks like it will clean up a little - nice shape

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

That button is a great find, and in superb condition! Nice going!