Got out today (Weds.) and boy was it windy but, got a Eagle button +.

[MikeO]

I was a able to get out again today and go back to a house i have hit close by for many years.
I poked along at a snails pace and managed a few goodies.
The wind was terrible at times it literally lifted my coil up and I had to walk with my back to the wind as I could not hear as it bellowed through my ear-cups.
My prize today for fighting the wind was a Eagle Button and it even had the shank still. I love adding those to my collection of buttons.
Also a large buckle looking piece, horse loop tack, a decorative lock plate cover, a flattie, and a 70 Shield Nickel. I also got some old wheaties but, I forgot to put them in the picture.
Anyone have a clue on the big buckle?
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Hope everyone had a great day.

 

[sgoss66]

Nice finds, Mike...I think that's a "older" eagle button...not sure of the age but I think it's pre-1900...

Steve

 

[cladkiller]

Awesome hunt Mike lots of goodies, i think the big buckle might be from a saddle strap just a guess?
awesome eagle button also,
David

 

[Hotcz70]

Good stuff Mike

 

[grumpymedic]

Nice button Mike!! All I managed today was $1.11 in clad..was a rough day

 

[Big Digger]

Nice button. Buckle looks like a saddle strap to me as well.

 

[Orlensin-FL]

Nice relics mate. I got skunked today except for some clad.

 

[JJ]

Great finds Mike, shield nickels are a rarity for me. JJ

 

[xterranomore]

Eagle button is a great find. Nice job.

 

[DiggininPa]

I found that same button in the woods on the same day that you found yours. I looked it up and its a general service button from the 1850s. Only worth about $15 but a great find.

 

[MikeO]

n/t

 

[Great Republic]

Neat button Mike. I have tons of buttons but none like that. HH