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08-19-2006, 08:59 PM
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help with buttons
I'm not new to detecting 8 yrs, but I am new to posting. I have found several buttons over the years,all in michigan. I know nothing about buttons. Are they old? Are they worth anyting? Are they keepers? I just keep them in a box. any info would help--thanks
 
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08-19-2006, 09:36 PM
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far right union eagle button to the left looks like a navy button (3 cannon balls and all ) but the wings on the eagle dont look like mine.?maybe before 1860 or after?????????? i'm sure somebody will chime in and know.
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08-22-2006, 06:56 PM
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Military Buttons
HI! You need to go to www.Yahoo.com and type in Military Button Books. You need to invest in at least one reference book. Some of these list price, rarity and backmarks. I have Albert's Button Book which is outdated on prices (and probably out of print) but still gives a lot of information on a lot of buttons. Also a lot of people sell and trade these military buttons at gun shows! HOPE THIS HELPS and GOOD LUCK
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08-22-2006, 08:15 PM
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dscz - try www.civilwarbuttons.com You might be able to find your buttons there. JoAnne
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08-22-2006, 08:24 PM
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Buttons
dscz20, It appears from the photo's that you know who the mfg. of the buttons were evidently from the backmarks. If you have a Google search bar or a Yahoo search bar, just type in the name of the Mfg. and click on search. You will be suprised as to the results you will get...PAPPY
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08-23-2006, 09:23 AM
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thanks pappy
sometimes the answer is staring me right in the face.
 I googled the jacob reeds sons phila - found out it is a uniform buton from St. Johns Military School in Wisconsin, manufactured in 1880.  Thank you
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03-26-2008, 03:12 AM
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My Buttons
Think I got 1 just like yours
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Bodean Whites Classic 5ID Bulseye II Counter 2008 Wheats-4 Silver Quarters 1 1964 Dimes- 1 1954 Tokens 1 SLC ULATCO Clad Quarters-30 Dimes-24 Nickles-10 Pennys-68 Last edited by Bodean; 03-27-2008 at 12:12 AM.
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03-26-2008, 10:34 AM
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Welcome to TQ, nice buttons
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03-26-2008, 01:41 PM
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Looks like a lot of good digs to me...welcome back!
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