Dave and I tried another new site today and although it was already hit pretty good, we still managed to pull out some nice keepers.
The War of 1812 Artillery button was on top of the ground. When I heard the target I kicked the leaves away and there it was right on top of the dirt. I haven't cleaned it all because honestly, I am afraid to touch it. It has a perfect shank and even has the back mark also, it is not a flat button. It is actually a concave or dome style one piece. The dirt layer is very thin but hard so I am not sure what do with it yet.
The Silver applied shoe buckle was buried about 4 inches deep on top of the cellar hole lip. The iron tongue and chape crumpled away after the dirt clump thawed out. Took me a while to get it out because it was frozen solid into the lip of the cellar hole. I also got a second shoe buckle frame that seems to be even older than the silver one. The weather was perfect today making it a great over all hunt.
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wow what a great early Light Artillery button , its a real beauty
Todd. These were used from 1808 to 1821 , does it have the "wedged" shank??
great day 
Originally Posted by del
Todd these buttons are made of brass and usually hold up pretty well . if your nervous about cleaning the layer of dirt off you could always wet it good and set it under a lamp bulb to heat up and dry the dirt so it flakes away . then a light dry brushing would be ok follow by some ren wax.
1st regt right? beautiful finds todd! you been on fire lately!
