chief5709
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November 16[SUP]th[/SUP] – Headed back to the late 19[SUP]th[/SUP] century farm house I was at two weeks ago. My hunting partner was unable to go (southern zone hunting season opened on Saturday) so my daughter asked if she could go. The corn field was cut and turned over. I was pretty sure that there was a house at the far end of the field, at lease according to the 1865 beers map. After a couple of hours and only a two small buttons I decided to move to the front yard of the house where I did pretty well last week. I knew my time would be short as the kid was cold and hungry. First find was a button in a plug that was dug on our first visit. Either my cousin or I missed that one. Remember to double check your holes. Next target was showing two signals on the CTX. Found a long thin rusty nail and my first pre-civil war Artillery button in the hole. Ended the day with another button, a no date Draped Bust LC and a few more wheaties. It was a great day, although cold, to spend with my daughter enjoying this great hobby!
I found the Artillery button in my Tice book but could not match the back mark. I believe it is a late 1820, early 1830’s militia button. Back mark is Treble Gilt.
I found the Artillery button in my Tice book but could not match the back mark. I believe it is a late 1820, early 1830’s militia button. Back mark is Treble Gilt.
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