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1864hatter  
Posted : Sunday, 10 January 2016 9:51:51 AM(UTC)
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I have been having a look through some of my past finds. Here are some buttons I have. Are any of them of any significance?
In order-

New Zealand territorials
Military Forces N.S.W
Cannon with crown above
NZ one with wings and crown
Gilded anchor with crown
Dowler and sons ltd, Birmingham reverse
Dowler and sons ltd, Birmingham front
two lions and crest
NZP?
NZ forces multiple
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GoldPandemic  
Posted : Sunday, 10 January 2016 9:59:15 AM(UTC)
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I love the one with the cannon on it, the red & gold ones are also nice - even if the colour comes from corrosion, seems to add the the appeal.
Treasure/coins: $1
Other artifacts: 1888 button
Lead: 914g
Copper: 46
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1864hatter  
Posted : Sunday, 10 January 2016 10:00:31 AM(UTC)
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Metal Kiwi  
Posted : Sunday, 10 January 2016 10:14:24 AM(UTC)
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You have a great button selection there 1864H.
Specially like the cannon one which is quite old I reckon. 1800"s ??.

You can see some of mine here : http://metaldetectornz.b.../armed-forces-items.html

MK

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