West Jersey Detecting
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SOLVED!! French Navy Button 1824 - 1840
I was cleaning out the office and this button was behind some papers. It looked like a common convex button until I noticed the crushed shank is a birdcage shank. Once I realized it was an uncommon find I cleaned it up as much as possible and realize there is a fouled anchor on the front and some lettering along the edge.
There is also a backmark, but all I can make out appears to be "...PELLE"
My guess based on the quality of the metal that this is a Crimean War era button, but I am hoping I am wrong and it is a bit older.
I wish I knew how long it was hidden behind the papers, as I have no idea where I found it.
Can any button experts help with the ID?


I was cleaning out the office and this button was behind some papers. It looked like a common convex button until I noticed the crushed shank is a birdcage shank. Once I realized it was an uncommon find I cleaned it up as much as possible and realize there is a fouled anchor on the front and some lettering along the edge.
There is also a backmark, but all I can make out appears to be "...PELLE"
My guess based on the quality of the metal that this is a Crimean War era button, but I am hoping I am wrong and it is a bit older.
I wish I knew how long it was hidden behind the papers, as I have no idea where I found it.
Can any button experts help with the ID?


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