Minie Balls, Enfield, and Silver!

rob_vic

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I finally had some good weather and free time to hit the woods this afternoon to hunt for a couple of hours. Dug 5 dropped Minie balls and one fired Enfield, plus what appears to be a silver button! Can any of y'all help ID this button? Thanks!
 

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What is a "Minnie ball?" I think it's those bullets, but gotta make sure.

And congrats on the Minnie ball (I have no clue but it seems to be a nice find :thumbsup:)

Josh
 
What is a "Minnie ball?" I think it's those bullets, but gotta make sure.

And congrats on the Minnie ball (I have no clue but it seems to be a nice find :thumbsup:)

Josh

Yes it is those bullets. Named after the person who designed them, Claude Minie.
 
Nice finds. I found a couple buttons in my back yard and two minie balls on a friends property this weekend. What part of VA are you in? I'm in Locust Grove (near Wilderness battlefield).
 
Nice Finds

I bet that button isn't military.. Maybe from a women's coat or dress.. Just guessing.
 
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