Possibly military eagle Reg button

[Smilodon]

Found this button along with some pewter items and a 1782 Hibernia. Any Ideas, I believe it says 3 REG and put with a photo of a quarter for scale purposes. Thanks for your input.

 

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[Red-Coat]

I only see the word "GILT" on the back (which will probably read "TREBLE GILT" or "RICH GILT" in full.) Can't make out any wording on the front.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Nice one !

 

[Gene Mean]

I see the 3 REG. I don't know my buttons well though and I can't find online example.
Maybe homemade judging by the alignment of the 3 and REG

 

[The Rebel]

Nice button!

 

[ncsuwolf]

Nice button. My gut says 1812……but that could just be indigestion. I’ll check in a bit and see if I can find anything.

 

[ncsuwolf]

Found this button along with some pewter items and a 1782 Hibernia. Any Ideas, I believe it says 3 REG and put with a photo of a quarter for scale purposes. Thanks for your input.

That’s a very unique drooped wing eagle. Can’t find anything exact in Albert or tice, but think bazelon and Leigh have one (or close). 70-b4, New York regimental button made mid 1790s-1835, so if found in Charleston, very likely 1812 era

 

[Rich in Houston]

It's military for sure. Congrats! Seems to be one piece and flat. Nice. Try using filters and the like to see the rest of the wording.