***Updated With Video*** - USA Button ... Wait! It Says CSA!!

[KYshooter]

Here's the video I promised ...
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USA Button ... Wait! It's CSA!!!!!
I went back to my 19th Century home site ... the place where I have dug 1801 and 1851 large coppers, as well as last week's 1892-O Barber dime.

I started my 2 1/2 hour hunt on the back part of the old property, away from the road. I hunted about an hour with nothing to show for it but trash. Then I hit a really solid signal bouncing 42-43. I automatically thought, "3-cent piece," and dug.

But it wasn't a coin ... it was a button. A military button. Like all other targets on this site, it was shallow ... a mere inch deep. And when I saw the "S" and "A," I automatically thought ... "Oh, a USA military button."

Here's the button in its hole ...

I assumed that it was early 20th century because of the rust on the back. But, at least, the shank was still attached. I dropped it in my apron and kept hunting.

I didn't find anything else but a few lead pieces and a Zincoln.

But my real, Holy Crap!, out-of-body experience came when I got home and rinsed my button in the sink. It was at that point when I saw this ...

Un-friggin-believable ...

I welcome any info that anyone would have on this button. It appears to be a general service issue. I was a bit thrown by the back, which was encrusted with iron, but with the shank still intact. Here's the back.

Needless to say, it made my day.

I filmed a video for the Youtube channel. It's cut and uploading now. I'll edit the post and add it as soon as it's available.

Thanks for looking!
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Garrett GTP 1350 & PP, Whites MXT / Oldest Coin - 1801 Draped Bust Large Cent / Silver Coins - 50 / Coin Count - 2,032 / Clad Total - $144.37

 

[civilman1]

Very Nice Shooter !!!...I'd still be doing back-flip's.Still looking for one of those bad boy's

 

[YankeeDownSouthAdv.]

WTG!! awesome button!!!

 

[NorthGa.Sportsman]

I would love to find anything with CSA wrote on it!

 

[fyrffytr1]

I can't tell from the picture, are there any lines in the triangular corners of the S? Do you have a way to measure the height of the letters?

The "S" does not have triangular corners with lines. Those corners are virtually identical to the top corner on the "C."

I made the following measurements:
Overall Button: 7/8 Inch
Letters: 5?16 Inch or 8mm.

Does that help? Does it tell you anything in particular. I would LOVE any additional information.

Gracias

Without a backmark the closest I can get in "Albert's" is:
CS 93. Army, General Service: 2-piece with border.
A. With the letters "C.S.A". Blank( meaning backmark) 1961( That is the date listed in the book, I think it should read 1861).
1. 29mm. RV 1
2. 23mm. RV 1
3. 20mm. RV 1
4. 16mm. RV 1

 

[birdman]

That is a nice score!

 

[allen]

great looking button from the front !!!

 

[Gaijun1]

I Cant Wait Too Know What That Feels Like To Find Something That Cool

 

[KYshooter]

I just submitted a new thread with a question about ID on another button (and a bullet). Here's the link: http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,376392.0.htmlWould appreciate any and all help ... please take a look. Gracias.

 

[KYshooter]

I would love to find anything with CSA wrote on it!

I never expected I would ...