Red coat Button In Mississippi. Confirmed! War of 1812 or later!

[zaxfire69]

Hello everyone. Well I revisited a site where I have dug some really exceptional early 1800's Buttons. I brought along the Garrett ATPro to see what it would do on "Button Hill." The ground was real wet, because of the rain and sleet from last few days. Muddy in other words..First good hit was a convex button. I thought hey this is cool..Little did I know it was really cool. Well Flat buttons were flying and so was the mud. I stayed as long as I could on Button Hill. The mud eventually won. I came home to clean my buttons. After cleaning I was shocked to find out that the convex button I found had a crown with the Letters GR in script. I want to thank CRUSADER for Id'ing my button. Considering how old it is to me it seems like it is in decent shape. Good enough to ID. I didn't want to over clean it so I just sort of dry brushed it. The flat buttons turned out nice as well. Didn't want to over clean. Also found what I believe to be a keyhole cover. I may be wrong...The brass piece has a crown with GR Patent on the front. Also think I found a Railroad tag. I was detecting close to a railroad so I was thinking this might be a railroad tag of some sort. Well hope you guys like the Pictures.

 

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[Ronfrommichigan]

Re: 1830's English Militia Button In Mississippi?

Interesting finds.

 

[Eric Willoughby]

Re: 1830's English Militia Button In Mississippi?

Excellent score on the buttons! However, you have hands like Frankenberry..... very pink.

 

[Des from down under]

Re: 1830's English Militia Button In Mississippi?

HEH! NEAT FINDS..LOVE THE OLE MILITARY BUTTONS...RARE FINDS AND THEY ARE YOURS ..GOOD POST..CHEERS DES

 

[zaxfire69]

Re: 1830's English Militia Button In Mississippi?

Cap N Crunch Life as a lotion hand model is hard work! Gotta keep em a little rough, yet nice and pink for the camera.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Re: 1830's English Militia Button In Mississippi?

Yes that is a keyhole cover. And that button is a great display button. It should clean up real nice picking it with a tooth pic.

 

[snake pit]

Re: 1830's English Militia Button In Mississippi?

nice to see the buttons come out of their hiding places

 

[The Seeker]

Re: 1830's English Militia Button In Mississippi?

Nice early buttons.....thats an old site, might be some old coins there! How deep are the targets??

 

[zaxfire69]

Re: 1830's English Militia Button In Mississippi?

Area was bulldozed so right on top of the ground!

 

[Eric Willoughby]

Re: 1830's English Militia Button In Mississippi?

Cap N Crunch Life as a lotion hand model is hard work! Gotta keep em a little rough, yet nice and pink for the camera.

 

[zaxfire69]

Re: 1830's English Militia Button In Mississippi?

The more i think about it this button find from a historical standpoint is really important. Especially considering our town Natchez, Ms.

 

[tlf67]

Re: 1830's English Militia Button In Mississippi?

Nice finds.

 

[kuger]

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By chance you wouldnt have a pic of a better detailed one would you?My buddy just dug what I think is that button....in Calif.His is covered in gilt still too.All I can read on the back is,"LONDON".?

 

[zaxfire69]

Re: 1830's English Militia Button In Mississippi?

Check this site out Kuger
http://silversimon.piczo.com/?g=41442429&vsrc=search_google&cr=2

 

[kuger]

Re: 1830's English Militia Button In Mississippi?

Thanks Bud,I just seen your other post,and found his...its a Grenadier Guard.It is unreal,I will get some pics up soon

 

[traverdog]

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Good pictures.

 

[zaxfire69]

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After researching the history of the British Rule over Natchez, Ms I believe this button is older than what was first discussed. The British only controlled Natchez for 18 years. In 1779 Spain Seized Natchez. So this leads me to believe that the British were gone way before 1830. Here is a picture of the Uniforms of the British during that time period. Notice the 1750 Privates uniform. That hat is the same as what is on my button. I'm no professional, but I know the land and house on Land after talking to landowner today dates to the Middle to late 1700's. I believe this Button is earlier than 1830.

 

[zaxfire69]

Re: Red coat Button In Mississippi?

Alright the verdict is in! War of 1812 or later is the button time period. This is coming from Crusader and Don Troiani! Don said more than likely shortly after the Battle of New Orleans! That my friends is rad! Also be looking for more pictures in the next Issue of Relic Hunter Magazine!

 

[KOOTNEY KID]

Sweet find at any age!,..........K.KID.