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I always struggle to put myself out there when looking for new permissions, but not long ago I saw a field near my house for sale. It just so happens to be in the historic district directly across from the original courthouse and jail which were built in the early 1700s. I called the landowner...

Best day of the year, might be the last for season! Need help with this gold button ID, may post separately if I can’t ID it. I haven’t done any cleaning, don’t want to ruin it but the gold seems in tact under a thin crusted dirt layer. Any feedback or advice on the button would be a big help...