Finally got back out!Cool button found in friends yard

Hi all,
finally had a chance to detect for a little while at a friends house where it dates to early 1800's.Near a large tree in the yard I had a nice repeatable signal and out pops a nice button.Tell me what ya think? Militia?
HH. Tom

NY seal button. Very nice

Very nice button !

NY staff button from the civil war, very nice, does it say extra quality on the back?

Wow that's a dandy!

The back says waterbury button co.

wow :loveit: Tom thats a very nice civil war era New York officer's button and it looks like it still has lots of gold gilt under the dirt. great button :clapping::clapping:

I was shocked at the condition too. Not deep at all,4" down.I think if I spend some time in the yard I'll find some old silver as well.

you seldom see them "biscuit" type buttons with out any dents or pushed in areas , I know the two similar New York buttons I have are both damage and or stripped of all their gilt . thats a very nice example sir .:clapping:

Very nice Civil War Era NY Staff button. Beautiful condition!!! :wow:

Great button and in awesome condition. Agree that with proper cleaning you may be able to see more of that golden gilt.

John

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Originally Posted by Robbie

NY staff button from the civil war, very nice, does it say extra quality on the back?

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I found one of these a bit over a month ago. Does have the extra quality on the back
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