Military Button? Pennsylvania 28?

[Philadelphia Scavenger]

Hi All,

I found this button detecting in a field in New Jersey and I can't positively identify it. It says, "Pennsylvania, 28" and in the middle is a stag or a deer. I'm guessing that it's from the War of 1812 period but I can't even 100% find a regiment from Pennsylvania that's numbered 28. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

 

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[Lost Signal]

Love the design! Congrats!

 

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[Steve in PA]

Killer button and very rare! Congrats!

 

[ajaj]

Rare find; I am voting Banner due to rarity and first, that I can recall, in this forum. Any more pictures including the back?

aj

 

[Steve in PA]

Just curious. Is that brass or pewter?

 

[Philadelphia Scavenger]

Awesome thanks!!!

 

[Philadelphia Scavenger]

Thanks!!

 

[Philadelphia Scavenger]

Unfortunately the back of the button is toast. Can't even tell if there ever was text there.

 

[Philadelphia Scavenger]

Brass I believe. I thought it was a generic flat button until I got it home.

 

[Philadelphia Scavenger]

Thank you so much for this!

 

[vpone]

not sure what it is but i't's def cool
are you in PA?

vp