Pewter and tombac button with drilled shank

[DownNDirty]

I found this 14mm button yesterday at a colonial site that dates back to the late 17th century. It is two piece-the front is pewter and the back is a spun material that appears to be tomback. The shank is drilled.

The design on the front is very elaborate. There are four flower-shaped objects that may be fleur de lis, and a double rope design. In the center is an "L".

Any info on the button would be appreciated-approximate age and origin, and couldit possibly be miltary?

Thanks

 

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[DownNDirty]

More pics

 

[DownNDirty]

Any ideas?

 

[Patriot Relics]

May need to post this one in the colonial forum as well Glenn, very unusual button

 

[DownNDirty]

Here's another pic that I think shows the detail better

 

[HuntinDog]

Man that is a killer button!!
and in great shape for it's age.
Congrats on a great save...
Sorry no help though

 

[CRUSADER]

Quite rare to get these complete. Found loads of bottom sections, not so many tops & not many complete.
18th C - Civvy. (Loads of designs & patterns)

 

[DownNDirty]

Quite rare to get these complete. Found loads of bottom sections, not so many tops & not many complete.
18th C - Civvy. (Loads of designs & patterns)

Thanks Cru-I appreciate the info.

 

[Isaac]

I'd say early-mid 1700s
Great find, I have a very similar one I found in Connecticut at a cellar hole