My #2 try at the "new" field. Button expert needed !

[drkp88]

Took a 2nd shot at my new field Friday. I had high expectations after the first time ( finding a KGII and two IHs, etc). Well, I sampled a good portion of the field and the targets were few. I was a bit disappointed until I cleaned off a military button and found that it was a British Artillery. I'm not sure of the vintage, but being two piece, I'm sure it's not as old as Rev War. Any info would be appreciated from the experts. The banner at the bottom of the button looks like it says U D I Q U but I'm not sure. I don't want to clean it any more til I get advice on the best method.
Also found another IH (1865), a small flat button and what I believe is a horse bridle rosette.
Thanks for sharing. Bruce

 

[MikeO]

Nice digs Bruce.
Check out the site below it will help you identify the date of your button. I am gong with Royal Artillery 1840-1855
http://www.colchestertreasurehunting.co.uk/militarynamedregiments.htm
As far as cleaning i would first see if any gilt is left on it by a light soapy bath with a extra soft toothbrush as long as it is solid.
Lemon juice and water works well but, if any gets inside it can be detrimental. After cleaning soak it in some baking soda with water to neutralize any acids.
Do a search online as there are many methods from aluminum jelly on.
Once again nice button

 

[TwoRivers]

That is a nice button.........................you seem to have a great area to hunt!

 

[DougF]

very nice button. I was trying to figure out the word on it, but once MikeO posted the link I see that it reads "ubique" which means "everywhere" in Latin. Congrats.

 

[park pirate]

That button looks like its from the war of 1812...Vary nice.....

 

[LFarthing42]

Nice one! Looks like an area that is producing well for you.

 

[Hotcz70]

Good stuff Bruce....nice hunt.