2 buttons I would love some info on.

[Birky]

Got out this weekend for my first hunt of 2015 at an early 1800's homesite and had a heck of a day. I didn't have time to clean/photo everything and do a proper write up but hopefully that will come tomorrow

In the meantime I'm just too curious about these buttons and had to get them up here as soon as I could.

The first one is (as far as I know) a 23mm War of 1812 era U.S Infantry officers button. Though I have been unable to find an exact match for it on the web? All the ones I've seen that are a close match have 6 groups of vertical lines in the shield and other subtle differences.

Also would this be considered 1st Regiment? I cant tell if there was ever anything before RGMT, through a loup it almost looks like a small olive branch extending up the left side

Any additional info would be great.




This one is a real headscratcher to me as I've never dug a button of this design. Its 18mm dome shaped, seems to be brass that was painted black and has a blockhouse? engraved into the front. Not sure what was attached to the back of it or how but it almost reminds me of a cufflink? Again please feel free to educate me!



Thanks for looking and HH,

Chris

 

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[duggap]

Your are pretty much correct on your first button. It is shown in Albert's button book as 53R1A on page 27. Very nice find sir.

 

[Subterranean]

Great buttons! That block house cufflink has to be related to Toledo, Ohio...maybe a militia or dignitary issue? Good luck, Sub

 

[Old Dude]

Congrats on your finds and the confirmation of the first one. That is a very nice button. Hope you can get something on your second piece. Looks very unique.