Help with a TEXAS Button

[recondigger]

I'm posting this for a buddy of mine I detect with he found this Texas button and I can't seem to find much online im needing some help on this one. From what I'm to gather it's a rarer button and possibly pretty valuable Although I could be wrong.

 

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[Tpmetal]

Interesting find for our area

 

[fyrffytr1]

The backmark dates it to the 1840s. It may be a Republic of Texas Infantry button. But, I was wrong on the last two buttons I tried to identify so let someone else chime in.

 

[recondigger]

Sure is! he also found a CS buckle in the same area so I'm thinking a Veteran from the south or a yank brought stuff home not sure but its awesome

 

[smokeythecat]

Yes, almost all of my best Confederate items were found in the north. Maryland and Pennsylvania that is. I also think these items were brought home as souvenirs. The button looks very good.

 

[recondigger]

The backmark dates it to the 1840s. It may be a Republic of Texas Infantry button. But, I was wrong on the last two buttons I tried to identify so let someone else chime in.

It appears to have a D for dragoon

 

[DiggerKid2003]

I specifically remember Dig’n Texas find these buttons. From what I know they’re rare and valuable, like a lot of Texas items. Certainly a dream find, congrats to you and your buddy.

 

[DiggerKid2003]

Also, I believe that would be a dragoon not an infantry solely for the fact that the dragoon’s only had “Texas” above the star , and infantry had “republic of Texas” feel free to correct me if I’m wrong anyone.

 

[fyrffytr1]

What size is the button? Albert's lists one as TX 10 Republic of Texas; Infantry; two piece.
A The star with the initial I, REPUBLIC OF TEXAS encircling. "Scovills/Waterbury" rmdc; 19.5mm; plated. RV 75 (Scovill order 1837)
Av The star with the initial I, TEXAS above, "Scovills***" 14mm; plated, RV 35

 

[TerryEastTexas]

That is one awesome find and the buckle ain't bad either. Congrats

 

[recondigger]

What size is the button? Albert's lists one as TX 10 Republic of Texas; Infantry; two piece.
A The star with the initial I, REPUBLIC OF TEXAS encircling. "Scovills/Waterbury" rmdc; 19.5mm; plated. RV 75 (Scovill order 1837)
Av The star with the initial I, TEXAS above, "Scovills***" 14mm; plated, RV 35

I'm having him measure it for me. And fix his login so he can get back on the forum lol

 

[recondigger]

I'm having him measure it for me. And fix his login so he can get back on the forum lol

He says 5/8" a hair under think its just under my guess would be 15mm.

He pulled this out yesterday

 

[fyrffytr1]

That measurement would make it a cuff button.I still believe that is an I and not a D but my old eyes have trouble seeing. What does the finder think it is?

 

[recondigger]

Definitely a D we both thought it was an I but after messing with the magnifier it's a D.

 

[Davers]

Definitely a D we both thought it was an I but after messing with the magnifier it's a D.

The 'D' does seem to be offset , It looks like both to me

 

[Fredneck]

Av The star with the initial I, TEXAS above, "Scovills***" 14mm; plated, RV 35

Definitely an "I", corrosion playing tricks on y'alls eyes

 

[recondigger]

I'm not sure now I have to get my hands on it again

 

[recondigger]

I or D ? I can't find out much at all about it. I can't seem to find an example of this button online e with an I any where. Anyone have a link or book?

 

[TXCollector]

Nice find with the ROT button. ROT purchased two button types in the 14mm size, dragoon cuff button with a D on the star and infantry vest buttons with an I on the star. A book titled “Uniform Buttons of the Republic of Texas” by Bob Shelton & Al Luckenbach notes that excavated examples have been found with the designating letter no longer visible. It is noteworthy that the star on the Dragoon cuff button consistently measures 10mm from point to point in contrast to the nearly identical Infantry cuff which is 9mm. The ROT purchased 10,800 infantry vest buttons and only 2,520 dragoon cuff buttons. Albert’s button book reflects the rarity of the buttons with a RV 50 for the dragoon button and RV 35 for the infantry button. I agree with Va Dave that this button has an I, but measuring the star points can help provide conclusive info. Really nice button.

 

[recondigger]

Nice find with the ROT button. ROT purchased two button types in the 14mm size, dragoon cuff button with a D on the star and infantry vest buttons with an I on the star. A book titled “Uniform Buttons of the Republic of Texas” by Bob Shelton & Al Luckenbach notes that excavated examples have been found with the designating letter no longer visible. It is noteworthy that the star on the Dragoon cuff button consistently measures 10mm from point to point in contrast to the nearly identical Infantry cuff which is 9mm. The ROT purchased 10,800 infantry vest buttons and only 2,520 dragoon cuff buttons. Albert’s button book reflects the rarity of the buttons with a RV 50 for the dragoon button and RV 35 for the infantry button. I agree with Va Dave that this button has an I, but measuring the star points can help provide conclusive info. Really nice button.

Nice find with the ROT button. ROT purchased two button types in the 14mm size, dragoon cuff button with a D on the star and infantry vest buttons with an I on the star. A book titled “Uniform Buttons of the Republic of Texas” by Bob Shelton & Al Luckenbach notes that excavated examples have been found with the designating letter no longer visible. It is noteworthy that the star on the Dragoon cuff button consistently measures 10mm from point to point in contrast to the nearly identical Infantry cuff which is 9mm. The ROT purchased 10,800 infantry vest buttons and only 2,520 dragoon cuff buttons. Albert’s button book reflects the rarity of the buttons with a RV 50 for the dragoon button and RV 35 for the infantry button. I agree with Va Dave that this button has an I, but measuring the star points can help provide conclusive info. Really nice button.

I'm going to measure it In the next few days. Thank you for the info sorry it took so long to get back to you.