Can someone indenify this button dug today?

[gman17]

 

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[Dug]

Closest match I find is in Don Troiani's "Military Buttons of the American Revolution" on page 10. Looks like it matches BNC.p.

listed as worn by British Navy Capt or Commander.

 

[gman17]

Thanks bud,

 

[Dug]

nice find

Thanks bud,

Sweet find. What does the back look like? Without getting specific, where did you dig it?

 

[gman17]

It's one piece cast brass, blank back. Found in Fairfield SC. Probably from some of Cornwallis men. I can't believe a British captain would come that far inland. I wish it could talk.

 

[Dug]

It's one piece cast brass, blank back. Found in Fairfield SC. Probably from some of Cornwallis men. I can't believe a British captain would come that far inland. I wish it could talk.

We need to find a fortune teller we can take our relics to and let them hold them and tell the stories

I have read somewhere that it was not uncommon for war trophies, such as buttons plucked from uniforms to be taken. You got into a good area there. Good luck to you and hope to see you post some more rescued relics!

 

[gman17]

Thank you, it's good to talk to some one on here who knows what they are talking about.

 

[NCHornet]

Awesome find!!!

 

[gman17]

Looks better cleaned.

 

[CoilyGirl]

Very nice button there!

 

[Dug]

You did a good job cleaning it

Looks better cleaned.
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I'm guessing that button came out of sandy soil given it's smooth patina. Go find some more!

 

[gman17]

No, not sand but more of dark/clayish soil , only about 2-3 inches dow. Found 20 common flat buttons some pewter and 4 tiny ball buttons plus a king George 2 penny. I going to do some research and see if I can find out who that captain was. I'm thinking Lord Cromwalls knew this fellow.

 

[PaulTN]

Very nice wow

 

[rovnrbl53]

That's a nice button!. I would guess British War of 1812 from what I see coming from Canada/NY way. But I don't think the British were really in SC during the 1812 war while they were all over the place during the Rev War. You can send Don Troiani an email directly at [email protected]'ve found him to be very responsive.

 

[gman17]

I've already done the research, it dates to the revolutionary war, probably came from some of Cornwallis men when he was in camped in winnsboro. From what I've found 1812 buttons looked different .