Small military button?

[Merf]

Found at a mid 1800s site. It measures about 7/16 " wide.

Any help IDing is appreciated. TIA

 

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[Montana Jim]

YES!!!!!

By the time I find you more information some others will prolly help out on what it is...

 

[Don in SJ]

Most likely one of the small buttons known as Jacksonian period buttons.

Here is a somewhat similar button I found, 12.5mm in diameter.

Don

Here is a link with another similar one, many variants exists.
http://www.beltplates.com/jackdroop.html

 

[fortbball9]

very sweet looking button,I like it
Congrats!!!!

fortbball9

 

[Merf]

Most likely one of the small buttons known as Jacksonian period buttons.

Here is a somewhat similar button I found, 12.5mm in diameter.

Don

Here is a link with another similar one, many variants exists.
http://www.beltplates.com/jackdroop.html

Thanks Don Jacksonian it is.



Thanks Fortbball9

 

[dirt diva]

Most likely one of the small buttons known as Jacksonian period buttons.

Here is a somewhat similar button I found, 12.5mm in diameter.

Don

Here is a link with another similar one, many variants exists.
http://www.beltplates.com/jackdroop.html

Here goes the stupid question for those of us less informed!!!!
What does Jacksonian period mean,and the extra colour mark? I have several
with that back mark,but thought they were recent period buttons.
Thanks

 

[treasurefiend]

Awesome button, congrats!!!

 

[Ramitt]

Here goes the stupid question for those of us less informed!!!!
What does Jacksonian period mean,and the extra colour mark? I have several
with that back mark,but thought they were recent period buttons.
Thanks

It is the period of Andrew Jacksons Presidency. 1828-36, often Van Burens presidency is included as well.

 

[Sky Pilot]

Jacksonion for sure!! Great find, Merf!!! Good luck and great hunting!!! Regards, Richard. P.S. Great job identifying Don!! Ramitt, perfect explanation!!!

 

[Merf]

Thanks Treasure fiend

Thanks Skypilot

 

[Sky Pilot]

No problem, Merf!!! I love those buttons in that style and sure am glad to see you make the find!! I love to consider that I'm the first one to touch an item as cool as that, when I get lucky enough to find one!! Once again, great find!!! Great hunting and good luck!!! Regards, Richard.