Thought I had my second Confederate button

[fyrffytr1]

I hunted the same site today that Wayfas4u found the 4 Real coin at yesterday. My first good find was a 1903 Indian Head penny, followed by the W W Co keyhole cover. Then I found the P.O.D cuff or vest button with a "Fecheimer Bros & Co" backmark. As I continued along I saw something sticking up out of the ground just before my coil passed over it. I leaned down for a closer look and saw a 3 piece button with "Florida" on it. I thought I had my second Confederate button until I got home and found the " M C Lilley & Co. Columbus O" backmark dated to no earlier than 1876! Oh well, at least I got out and played in the dirt for a couple hours.
When I picked the button up and handed it to my friend it fell apart. But, all the pieces are there including most of the paper insert. I may put it back together or leave just like it is now.

 

[thrifty76now]

A couple of nice buttons found there. You know of course the P.O.D. IS A POST OFFICE BUTTON.The IH IS NICE TOO.

 

[fyrffytr1]

A couple of nice buttons found there. You know of course the P.O.D. IS A POST OFFICE BUTTON.The IH IS NICE TOO.

Thanks for adding that info. I knew that but forgot to include it in my original post.

 

[jewelerguy]

those are still great buttons any day

 

[vpnavy]

Nice finds fyrffytr1 (and I would put that puppy together and display it)! Thanks for sharing...

 

[DetectingGodlikeOnOlympus]

Here is some info and pics on the Civil War era Florida buttons for anyone interested: Ridgeway Civil War Archive Buttons from Florida.....DRAFT.....

I don't think I have ever seen one posted here, and I have been using TNet for at least 15 years.

 

[sutphin]

AH YOU DONT NEED THAT OLE BUTTON SEND IT MY WAY , THATS A NEET FIND.

 

[fyrffytr1]

I forgot that I had an insitu picture on my cell phone. This was an easy one to pin point!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Nice job!