JUNK Box What Is It? No.2

[Michigan Badger]

Here's an old button but I have no idea what it is?

It looks like Roman soldiers marching with shields.

Any ideas?

Badger

 

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[The Seeker]

What you have is a British Artillery button Piece .....I have seen one piece styles but this one looks to be a two piece Button, There are 3 cannons on the face , just turn the piece clock wise and you can see the detail........Good Luck......

 

[Gypsy Heart]

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Actually to be more specific,
Those buttons were used by the Canadian militia during the early to mid 1800's as I have found at least 5 different varieties and have had them identified by military experts.
Also, these buttons were used in the early 1870's by the North west mounted police.
Since you are residing in a border state (Michigan) my vote is that your button is Canadian.
To find out more, clean up the back and look for a back mark.
A really nice historic button!
Dave.

 

[Michigan Badger]

Actually to be more specific,
Those buttons were used by the Canadian militia during the early to mid 1800's as I have found at least 5 different varieties and have had them identified by military experts.
Also, these buttons were used in the early 1870's by the North west mounted police.
Since you are residing in a border state (Michigan) my vote is that your button is Canadian.
To find out more, clean up the back and look for a back mark.
A really nice historic button!
Dave.

Thanks to everyone! seeker and gypsy you're awesome!

Also, thanks Muddyhandz for that added info.

Actually these were dug in the south at skirtmish sites and training camps, etc. These sites produce everything from 18th century half pennies to Memorial cents.

Badger