BigfootOkie
Junior Member
Had a great hunt with D, B, and T on Sunday. Got two Relic firsts for me...an Eagle Artillery Button, and a "Butt Plate" for the stock of an old rifle or Musket. Also recovered two pretty nice Eagle Cuff Buttons. The backmark on one cuff button has me puzzled since it says "EXTRA" and another word partially obscured by the folded down loop that ends with a "TY". Any help with a timeframe on the buttons or the Butt Plate and ID's on the other finds would be welcomed.
Found lots of lead, a small oval shaped brass plate "?", 3 rimfire bullet casings, an old pocket knife, and a few "Whatzits".
Tailgate shots.
My Finds. (Had a couple more finds in the pics above that I somehow missed getting in the tailgate shot).
Found lots of lead, a small oval shaped brass plate "?", 3 rimfire bullet casings, an old pocket knife, and a few "Whatzits".
Tailgate shots.
My Finds. (Had a couple more finds in the pics above that I somehow missed getting in the tailgate shot).
That pretty well dates it at 1860, plus it is an officer's button. Made my day!!!
