Small Yard Yields a Couple Keepers

[Chizzy]

Swept through a very small yard and found a couple of goodies.......... 3 wheats and..........



1906 IHP and (according to my research......any and all help with ID would be appreciated) an 1860 US Army Civil War Button...........

Thanks for lookin' in and keep swing the coils while the weather holds!!

 

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[Chizzy]

Congratulations on the nice finds!

Thanks, Doc......

 

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[Chizzy]

Chizzy, I retired with 33yrs in Maint. of. Way, First with SP, then UPRR. And I did live in Phila. in the early 70's. The button, looks to be an older style, as far as a back mark, I don't think there is much to lose, so I'm thinking of a soak in lemon juice perhaps? Others could weigh in on that. A back mark could help give a rough time date. Always enjoy finding any kind of military button.

Nice to hear from a brother of the Espee!! Stick or ribbon or both?

 

[Chizzy]

Very nice finds and super nice button. Good luck!

Thanks, Rusty.........I'd like to do some restoration, but I'm terrified of the consequences!!

You did good...very nice finds!

Thank you, scruggs...........

 

[BLK HOLE]

Awesome button and IHP!

 

[sprailroad]

Nice to hear from a brother of the Espee!! Stick or ribbon or both?

Both. Steel gangs, Tie gangs, Surface, Crossing, Switch, Tunnel & New Construction & whatever else system wide. I AM glad it's over. I really like this retirement stuff. Way more time to "Detect"!