Boilermaker27
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I found this button earlier this week, and checking in my Albert Button Book it is listed as being a value of 100 on the rarity scale. It is listed as AY30, Artillery, 2nd. Regiment 1808. I have found very little information on this button on the Internet. There was a previous posting on Treasurenet a few years ago and that person said the only other known button was in the Smithsonian, he also went on to say that only 300 were made. So, it is obviously a very rare button and may have considerable value. The back side cleaned up nicely and has the following "Armitage Phila. Best Quality", there is also considerable gold left on the backside. Aside from the dirt and deterioration after about 200 years, the button is in perfect condition, the shank is intact and not bent. So, does anyone have any ideas of what may be one of my best finds ever?
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