Virginia Militia Button

Dsm_mechva · Sep 5, 2021

Went with my buddy Mike back to the spot where I found the CS tongue in this post https://metaldetectingforum.com/showthread.php?t=288944

We were on the continuing quest to try to find the wreath. No luck this time with the wreath but I found a few things (skeleton key, small CW era flower button..) and this VA Militia button beside house in with a fair amount of metal scraps and junk. I haven’t been out diggin in a while so this really made my day.

Bilgemaster · Sep 5, 2021

I'd bet the good Civil War reenactment folks of the 49th Virginia Infantry Regiment would love to see those finds. I met several of them in 2019 at the annual "Clifton Day" celebrations (see: https://www.cliftonday.com/), which had preempted the regular "Bikes and Breakfast" gatherings of classic and other motorcycles there that I attend every 2nd Sunday of the month (see: https://www.bikesandbreakfast.com/). You can reach The 49th through their website here: https://www.49thvirginiainfantry.com/

TerryEastTexas · Sep 6, 2021

WOW!!! That's an excellent find. A BIG Congrats.

Neal981 · Sep 6, 2021

That’s an amazing find. I even love the back of the button.

VA-REB · Sep 6, 2021

Wow, buddy, that’s a nice one.

Tom_in_CA · Sep 10, 2021

Sweet. Utterly sweet. I love the green patina too !

Dsm_mechva · Sep 11, 2021

Thanks fellas

stetam · Sep 11, 2021

Very nice!

7centsworth · Sep 12, 2021

That is a outstanding find. Congratulations.

EmuDetector · Sep 13, 2021

Got one of those myself, couldn't believe it as I knocked the dirt off. Great find!

atomicbrh · Sep 13, 2021

We must always remember that when compared to the South, the Lincoln administration had unlimited resources when it came to men, raw materials and manufacturing capability plus the vast majority of battles were fought in the South away from the Federal population centers.
With the puny war production of the South, a Virginia militia button is really rare considering the few numbers produced.

Albatrosdva · Oct 13, 2021

Forgive my ignorance but with the one piece construction would this be a Civil War button or older?

duggap · Oct 16, 2021

Nice going. I can't tell you how much I would love to dig a Virginia one piece.

zeemang · Oct 19, 2021

Amazing looking button, wow!

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