Military Relic ID! HELLLLLP!

[ColonialDude]

alright guys. I have asked on every forum imaginable, from the UK to Canada...and nothing.

Someone out there must know what the heck this thing is!?

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/Zester76/DSC04313.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/Zester76/DSC04311.jpg

I found this piece at a site that turned up military artifacts dating from the revolutionary war, to the war of 1812. All British items....including a navy button.

So...I am guessing it's British Navy...or Royal Marines.

The object itself is 1 3/4 inches wide. The back appears to be filled with lead or pewter. Much like the old rosettes that can be found. That being said, I have not heard of a naval rosette before. As you can see, it retains much of it's original gilt.

I have had a couple of suggestions from some folks...but nothing concrete. Just guesses.

It was found at a site in Ontario, Canada...on the shores of Lake Ontario. I have included pics of both sides.

Thanks for your time

Wess

 

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[ColonialDude]

wow...84 views...and not ONE idea! Heck...not one reply *hah*
Looks like I am barking up the wrong tree here.

 

[Cammy]

This may not be a lot of help because of the size , but it looks an awful lot like a plug they would put into the barrel of a naval gun.But again, if it is 1 and 3/4's of an inch probably not. Just a blurb, plus I also hate it when I post and I get no answers ! Cheers and good luck !

 

[ColonialDude]

yes, it is pretty small for that....but thanks very much for the idea, and the REPLY!! *hah* Nice to see someone is alive out there. Thanks again!

 

[bcs123]

i would say a button off a navel dress uniform but just a thought

 

[rovnrbl]

Try this contact

Try contacting Don Troiani at chainshot@aol.com He's very knowledgeable in Rev War items. He may be able to id or point you in the right direction. Good luck.

 

[ColonialDude]

bcs123...def. not a button. too large and heavy

Thanks for the tip. I actually contacted Don Troiani right after I found it. Unfortunately he couldn't help, as he had never seen one.

 

[buscadero]

Wess: There's a 1812 Brit Naval/Marine Officers Button On ebay thats somewhat similar. The Rev. Say's Dickenson. 22mm

Say's it was dug near Niagara. If yours is not a button, the style is similar.

The item # is 200021211016


Joe

 

[nahabit]

it's British Navy

 

[ColonialDude]

thanks, that much I figured...but couldn't nail exactly what the object was.

Although, I received an e-mail from a British museum telling me it is a Royal Navy Flag Officers belt plate? Dating to 1787

Thanks again everyone!

 

[buscadero]

Wess: I'm glad You finally Identified your Plate. I never dreamed that Museums would monitor the TN. I guess they are looking for non_ reported Coins & Relics.

Joe

 

[ColonialDude]

No no Joe. Sorry for the confusion. I contacted them right after I made the find, along with quite a few other places. They JUST got back to me now however. They didn't see this on the forum. Sorry if it came out that way.

Wess