Dentron20 New member Oct 28, 2014 #1 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. Attachments KMI-Button-.jpg 93.4 KB · Views: 173
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.
msheron New member Oct 28, 2014 #2 Nice find! I need to get to the hunt myself since the rattlers and copeprheads are seeking to their dens!
Nice find! I need to get to the hunt myself since the rattlers and copeprheads are seeking to their dens!
del Administrator Oct 28, 2014 #3 very nice button you don't see very often Daniel , is there a backmark ??
aloldstuff Moderator Oct 28, 2014 #4 Thanks for posting this button. How many different styles of buttons did the KMI have?
Dentron20 New member Oct 28, 2014 #7 del said: very nice button you don't see very often Daniel , is there a backmark ?? Click to expand... Yes! It didn`t photograph well. It is a Horstman & Allien, Alberts has it at 1845. Last edited: Oct 28, 2014
del said: very nice button you don't see very often Daniel , is there a backmark ?? Click to expand... Yes! It didn`t photograph well. It is a Horstman & Allien, Alberts has it at 1845.
Beartoe New member Oct 29, 2014 #9 For as old as that button is , it is in excellent condition. Must be Made In America. (Back when that saying really meant something.)
For as old as that button is , it is in excellent condition. Must be Made In America. (Back when that saying really meant something.)
