This is a first version KMI (Kentucky Military Institute). This was manufactured between 1842 and 1862. I dug this about a year ago at the site of an old cabin just outside of town. It was found with a dfx at 4 inches.
This is a first version KMI (Kentucky Military Institute). This was manufactured between 1842 and 1862. I dug this about a year ago at the site of an old cabin just outside of town. It was found with a dfx at 4 inches.
Nice find! I need to get to the hunt myself since the rattlers and copeprheads are seeking to their dens!
very nice button you don't see very often Daniel , is there a backmark ??
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Thanks for posting this button. How many different styles of buttons did the KMI have?
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Nice find glad you were able to save that one!
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Now that is a nice button! Way to go!
I <3 colonial relics!
Sweet button Congrats
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For as old as that button is , it is in excellent condition. Must be Made In America. (Back when that saying really meant something.)
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