Grateful for an ID on this lovely gilt button found in Ledbury, Herefordshire; appears to depict an archer with some Latin inscription, thanks, Andy.

yes, been keeping an eye on this a few people in our club are Cam residents and were instrumental in the petition; a day or so before it broke on the news we had our club meeting so got some amazing close up pictures of the site from our guys

Awesome , thanks mate

Wow Dave, that's just fascinating - to tie it down to a local family is superb - with your permission can I pass it on to the Charlton Kings heritage group - they may additional local records that may help tell the story associated with this otherwise overlooked button find

Hi, A mate of mine found this today in N Glos area, seems very unusual to me, unlike the usual crested buttons I find anyway but I have faith that team Kev/Dave will sort it!! I've hijacked our club forum for the photo so unable to re-shoot it, however we have a club meeting tomorrow night so can a...

Hi, A mate of mine found this today in N Glos area, seems very unusual to me, unlike the usual crested buttons I find anyway but I have faith that team Kev/Dave will sort it!! I've hijacked our club forum for the photo so unable to re-shoot it, however we have a club meeting tomorrow night so can as...

That's great news

Yes, nice story - could probably work it out but the article doesn't actually identify the coin (other than denarii of civil war period) unless I missed something,

cheers Lee

Thanks very much Phil, such a comprehensive resource for all detectorists, new or long in the tooth like me

What a find, thanks...I also HATE the term treasure hunter..

amazing story, thanks

The first and fourth quarters are definitely for the Biddulph family, as is the crest, so Dave is onto the correct family. Just need to sort the second and third quarter arms, which will most probably be a spouse. Possibly this chap https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Biddulph,_1st_Baron_Biddulph...

Found this today, the corrosion may hinder any ID; found on the Hereford/Glos border near to Ledbury if that helps. Thanks in advance, A. A "wolf salient" crest and an "eagle displayed" on the 1st and 4th quarters indicates that it's probably a BIDDULPH family livery button. I'l...

Found this today, the corrosion may hinder any ID; found on the Hereford/Glos border near to Ledbury if that helps.

Thanks in advance, A.

lee greagsbey wrote:No worries Andy, funny enough I thought about you when I was posting this...

I remembered you were a Gloucestershire lad from our pottery discussion awhile back. I'm pleased you appreciated it and could add some interesting comments towards the post..

cheers mate