Explorer keeps finding silver (and a military button -- ID help please?)

[sgoss66]

Found ANOTHER silver hunting today; only one on a seven-hour hunt, but still...

It's a 64-P Roosevelt; I am just amazed at this machine.

Also on the button -- the picture shows the front; the back says "Steele & Johnson Waterbury CT." I know nothing about this button, but that it looks military. Can someone ID it for me? I'm also curious to know if it has any collectible value? It was about 7 inches deep on a vacant lot in the old part of our town, so I'm thinking it's old...(rang 00-29 to 00-31 digital).

Thanks,

Steve

 

[drkp88]

Nice finds. WW2 army coat button.
Bruce in Ct

 

[dewcon4414]

Great Seal general service button.... maybe $7.

Dew

 

[sgoss66]

So, it's a WWII "Great Seal general service button..."

Thanks for ID guys! I think it's really cool. Is there a safe way to clean it?

Steve

 

[dewcon4414]

Like coins they are worth more when not cleaned alot. That one looks pretty darn good the way it is.

Dew

 

[bbqman]

yeah !

 

[sgoss66]

OK, I'll just leave it alone, then!

Thanks guys!

Steve

 

[Hotcz70]

Nice work Steve. Keep it up

 

[curtis n]

GOOD WORK STEVE
I went out today -16 quarters -12 dimes -and 18 pennies -5 in the same hole
1 wheatie -1946 -------------BUT NO SILVER
HEY MY WEEKEND IS FREE IF YOO WANT TO TRY IT AWHILE
CURT

 

[BJ in Okla.]

WTG, Steve....