Pocket Dump w/Standing Lib, Merc & Buffalo. Excelsior button help

[doninbrewster]

Got permission to hunt a home site where the home was built in 1780. I was advised owner was a hoarder. Got there and realized it wasn't going to be good. They had taken 10 dumpsters worth of trash out of the yard. Did give it some effort to weed through the trash signals which were everywhere and found a few clad. Figured my only hope was the woods, most of which was very steep and could never have been cultivated. Headed up one hill and saw a sign in the woods. When I got closer I saw there was a small cemetery with about 10 stones dating from 1876-1926. I noticed behind this cemetery hidden in the woods was a small flat area someone could have spread out a blanket for a picnic or just relax. They did that many years ago when they visited deceased relatives. Hunted this area for a while and only got one good signal and it was really solid and showing 5". A few days earlier I got a signal like this in the woods and figured it was either a silver quarter or large cent. It was a CT copper. I figured the same thing this time and was tempted to get out my phone and try and video the dig, but I didn't. Sure enough, silver quarter and when I rechecked the hole I came up with a Merc and buffalo. You just never know.

While I was at this place I also tried the woods on the other side of the house and came up with this Excelsior button. Back says extra quality. Anyone have any info on this?

 

[mudpuppy]

What a great hunt! Good details about it and great finds too thanks!
Mud

 

[senda]

Good finds, you thought with logic!
For better identify a button, photos are needed from both sides ...
regards

 

[JimmyCT]

Amazing finds Don!

 

[Hoosierdirt]

Nice finds! Any backmark on the button?

 

[Blind Squirrel]

Howdy doninbrewster--

It looks like you have a NY Militia Staff Officer's Button. A back mark would help to date it. Excellent finds! Best of luck and...

Happy Hunting!
Blind Squirrel

 

[407floyd]

The SLQ and Merc are in great condition. I guess the Buffalo is from the teens? Nice button, too.

 

[bootyhoundpa]

Nice finds don, the excelsior button has got to be NY state militia right? 2 piece should put it mid to late 1800s I would assume but I dont really know...cool finds either way...

 

[bootyhoundpa]

I googled that button info and found it at. Relicman .com/newyorkbuttons. Sorry I dont know how to post link, im not all that computer savvy. Looks like 1860 if im looking at the right one..maybe someone else here could post the link.congrats on a great find.

 

[bootyhoundpa]

Relicman.com/ new york buttons.