🥇 BANNER Pewter USA Buttons

G.A.P.metal

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Deus, 11" Low Freq. , 9" X35 Coils, MI 6 Pointer...
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I found two pewter USA buttons today in a field near 1/4 mile from the Indian village of Catherine`s Town wiped out by Gen. Sullivan in 1779, i think these buttons are period.
I also found a dropped three ringer,we don`t see many of these this far north .
Found a lot of beer cans and iron too.
Gary Picture 50.jpg Picture 51.jpg Picture 52.jpg Picture 53.jpg Picture 54.jpg Picture 55.jpg
 

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cjon455

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man, that hit banner quick!, then again, they are quite the awesome buttons!
 

pepperj

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Congrats on making it up there Gary, well deserved.
 

Ahab8

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Psyched to see those up top Gary. Congrats buddy. Awesome stuff.
 

Old Dude

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Those are a great representation of what a historic relic should be. I couldn't vote fast enough Gary. Congrats to you. I hope you find more today!
 

DeepseekerADS

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Congratulations Gary,

You've sealed them now, but I haven't seen mention here of putting them in a small case so they can be handled without fingers touching them. Even with the greatest care, eventually handling will degrade them. And an air tight case will keep environmental factors at bay.

Keep the faith!
 

Ahab8

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Congratulations Gary,

You've sealed them now, but I haven't seen mention here of putting them in a small case so they can be handled without fingers touching them. Even with the greatest care, eventually handling will degrade them. And an air tight case will keep environmental factors at bay.

Keep the faith!

Yes! Lots of nice little air tight button holders out there.
 

Carolina Tom

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Congrats on the banner. Epic buttons! GL&HH.
 

Mach1Pilot

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Gary - Congrats not only on a well deserved banner, but more importantly on TWO excellent saves! Can't imagine the excitement of seeing those appear in the dirt for the first time. :blob7:
 

CMDiamonddawg

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Man ,Continental Army , that's incredible !
Dirt diggers Dream times two !
Big Congrats :headbang:




Dawg
 

Dug1898

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Great find! I've often wondered what could be left from the Sullivan Campaign. Congratulations on your Banner find! Something like 235 & 1/2 years in the ground, covered in snow and frozen every year and still makes the Banner. Awesome!
 

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Goldiver

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Wow, two pewter USA's with intact loops in one day? You lucky dog! Maybe you stumbled into a picket post or campsite. Looking forward to seeing more finds from that site.

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G.A.P.metal

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Jul 5, 2010
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"Kan-a-we-o-la" Head on a Pole N.Y. Seneca Territo
🥇 Banner finds
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Detector(s) used
Deus, 11" Low Freq. , 9" X35 Coils, MI 6 Pointer...
Land or Sea Pointer
King Of Spades 40" KS-D SA and 40" KS-S-SA
L
Primary Interest:
Relic Hunting
Congratulations Gary,

You've sealed them now, but I haven't seen mention here of putting them in a small case so they can be handled without fingers touching them. Even with the greatest care, eventually handling will degrade them. And an air tight case will keep environmental factors at bay.

Keep the faith!
Deepseeker
Thanks i will do that !
Gary
 

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G.A.P.metal

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Jul 5, 2010
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"Kan-a-we-o-la" Head on a Pole N.Y. Seneca Territo
🥇 Banner finds
1
Detector(s) used
Deus, 11" Low Freq. , 9" X35 Coils, MI 6 Pointer...
Land or Sea Pointer
King Of Spades 40" KS-D SA and 40" KS-S-SA
L
Primary Interest:
Relic Hunting
Gary - Congrats not only on a well deserved banner, but more importantly on TWO excellent saves! Can't imagine the excitement of seeing those appear in the dirt for the first time. :blob7:
Keith
Thanks it was a thrill to see what i had in the field, actually got a chill/rush.
All most all the equipment i used to find these Continental Buttons i got from Your shop.
So glad you twisted my arm and made me get the T2 LTD2 ....you told me the T2 was the best for my hunting conditions .
Man were you spot on .
Gary
 

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Valley Ranger

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A superb piece of history. Congratulations.
 

Iron Patch

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Congratulations Gary,

You've sealed them now, but I haven't seen mention here of putting them in a small case so they can be handled without fingers touching them. Even with the greatest care, eventually handling will degrade them. And an air tight case will keep environmental factors at bay.

Keep the faith!


Not fingers you have to worry about, it's dropping them to a hard surface. Even just a few inches can do a damage, a foot and you're likely in trouble.
 

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