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    Bottom of the 9th, 2 out, full count, and here's the swing....

    Dug Saturday. Both my friend and I will be back today.
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    Amazing button! So much history in a small piece of metal, if you dont kind me asking where are you located? I am only curious because thr regiment was up and down the colonies and canada. Great find.

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    That's about as cool as it gets.
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    Looks like a home run to me!

    That is a beautiful 1781-1783 King's 4th Regiment button with a lot of history behind it. The Tudor rose reminds me of the Rosa Americana coppers.

    Best of luck on your return trip!

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    OMG Tony, they do look like the Rosas! Ridiculous button, Patch! I hope you found even more today!
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    WOW! charging my detector going tomorrow only could wish to find something that good.
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    Global Moderator Ill Digger's Avatar
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    Cool!
    Never seen one of those posted.
    Congrats!
    GL on the return trip
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    Great piece of history, hope the return trip was fruitful.
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    Absolutely gorgeous button , it doesn't get much better than that Chris ! Congrats my friend
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    Awesome button and beautiful too! Congrats!
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    Nice find congrats

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