Return to Silver Fields: War of 1812 2nd Regiment of Rifles & Artillery Buttons

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Return to Silver Fields: War of 1812 2nd Regiment of Rifles & Artillery Buttons

Went back out to the "Silver Fields" to let Jeff dig some Silver as its been a couple months for him I decided I'd let him dig the Silver today and I would set the detector

to "Quality Button" mode and try to locate something for the Button case. I was able to come up with a couple beauties while Jeff also was able to end his Spanish drought

with a couple silvers so all and all it was a very good day for both of us. Have a look:













Uncleaned

War of 1812 2nd Regiment of Rifles Coat Button




CLEANED

War of 1812 2nd Regiment Riflemens Button





UNCLEANED


War of 1812 (1808-1821) U.S. Artillery Coat Button







CLEANED








Group Shot

 

[{Sentinel}]

Re: Return to Silver Fields: War of 1812 2nd Regiment of Rifles & Artillery Buttons

Josh,

That artillery button is Beeeee-autiful! What a PRIZE for your display case!

Now...what's the story with the "E" button? Early Engineers? I can't find it in any of my books.



-Buck

If you find out let me know cause I found one just like that the other day has no shank on the back, Great finds Josh, you are finding some awsome relics here as of late.

Yeah, the funny thing is that we didn't dig anything past the 1830's in this field (Aside for 2 Indian Wars Eagles). That piece was also about 11 inches down

 

[Steve in PA]

Re: Return to Silver Fields: War of 1812 2nd Regiment of Rifles & Artillery Buttons

I love the early one piece military buttons from the War of 1812 era!! For years I wanted one of those one piece eagle on the cannon artillery buttons. I finally found one back in 2005, but it is nowhere near as nice as yours! The Rifleman's button is much harder to find, but, there is just something about that eagle on sitting on the cannon!

Mine was found at an old house site along with these other items.

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

Re: Return to Silver Fields: War of 1812 2nd Regiment of Rifles & Artillery Buttons

You are sure cleaning up on the buttons. You probably have enough to outfit a regiment.
Chris

 

[ohiograndpa]

Re: Return to Silver Fields: War of 1812 2nd Regiment of Rifles & Artillery Buttons

Nice Finds

 

[{Sentinel}]

Re: Return to Silver Fields: War of 1812 2nd Regiment of Rifles & Artillery Buttons

I love the early one piece military buttons from the War of 1812 era!! For years I wanted one of those one piece eagle on the cannon artillery buttons. I finally found one back in 2005, but it is nowhere near as nice as yours! The Rifleman's button is much harder to find, but, there is just something about that eagle on sitting on the cannon!

Mine was found at an old house site along with these other items.

Thanks Steve and I have to agree, that Eagle perched up on that Cannon makes for a Sweet button! That's a nice photo and MAN....that Large Cent is in Terrific shape! Looks

like you had a nice little hunt that day

 

[{Sentinel}]

Re: Return to Silver Fields: War of 1812 2nd Regiment of Rifles & Artillery Buttons

Damn didn't know these machines had a "quality button" mode (breaks out the manual... )


Very nice finds Josh, Great cleaning job too

Congrats


Bob

Yeah Bob you didn't know?? "Quality Button" Mode is only offered on the premium models though

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

Re: Return to Silver Fields: War of 1812 2nd Regiment of Rifles & Artillery Buttons

WOW! some sweet a$$ buttons there! nice!

 

[{Sentinel}]

Re: Return to Silver Fields: War of 1812 2nd Regiment of Rifles & Artillery Buttons

WOW! some sweet a$$ buttons there! nice!

Thanks Brutha! I was Riding the Lightning all day long after that 2nd Button!

 

[ringfinder]

Re: Return to Silver Fields: War of 1812 2nd Regiment of Rifles & Artillery Buttons

Wow, What a site, Congratulations on all your finds.

I live in Ohio and have dug some pretty nice War of 1812 buttons. I found one of those
Artillery buttons and also have a really nice Stearling Silver Officers War of 1812 coat button.

Again, Congrats,
HH, Ringfinder

 

[hogge]

Re: Return to Silver Fields: War of 1812 2nd Regiment of Rifles & Artillery Buttons

FAN--TASTIC!!!! AWESOME lokking buttons.

 

[Tnrelicman]

Re: Return to Silver Fields: War of 1812 2nd Regiment of Rifles & Artillery Buttons

As always.....amazing finds!!!

 

[{Sentinel}]

Re: Return to Silver Fields: War of 1812 2nd Regiment of Rifles & Artillery Buttons

Wow, What a site, Congratulations on all your finds.

I live in Ohio and have dug some pretty nice War of 1812 buttons. I found one of those
Artillery buttons and also have a really nice Stearling Silver Officers War of 1812 coat button.

Again, Congrats,
HH, Ringfinder

Thanks Buddy! Yes, those buttons are nice like the one you have. A member of my hunt club and a fellow Tnetter (Narthoniel) found a whole string of pristine ones just like yours. I believe there were more than 30 in all and were in perfect condition as they had yet to be used

 

[KRAZYHORSES]

Re: Return to Silver Fields: War of 1812 2nd Regiment of Rifles & Artillery Buttons

real nice!!!!!!!!!!