Virginia Militia Button

[West Jersey Detecting]

I finally got out! The temps were in the 50's, but the ground was still solid in many spots. I had a real tough time excavating this Virginia Militia button due to the frozen ground. The hard ground contributed to the ding I made with my Lesch. This is the first time in more than 5 years that I damaged one of my digs. I think I will wait until the ground thaws a bit more before I go out again.

The back mark is Horstman*Philadelphia. I think it is post Civil War. Any help with ID is appreciated!

 

[kdismuke1]

SUPER BUTTON.CONGRATS.

 

[allen]

congrats on that sweet looking button...

 

[fortbball9]

I also live in Virginia and I have yet to find a Va. Seal Button CW or Post Era.
So in my book it is a very nice find
Congrats!!!!!!!

fortbball9

 

[Dman]

Nice button.
Dman

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Great find, I live in Virginia and have not yet found a virginia button. Congratulations

I hope to find a New Jersey Copper one day, Coop. I see guys all over finding them, but haven't hit my home state coin yet!

 

[dgaughan]

sweet find neil congrats and continued good luck