1776 button\medallion

[Truesearcher]

I dug this medallion\button on 7/18/2009. The picture does not show the bronze patina. It is in bad shape
to say the least. It was in some very bad soil, including coal ash. I honestly feel that it is something from the time period. I have been excited about it since it popped out, we have gone back and forth as to it's authenticity. It is approx. 1.75 diameter. Can someone please help identify.

[Kentucky Kache]

I can't identify it, but I can congratulate you on a great find.

[leddel]

it looks like the period and it also looks like its made of pewter and not bronze which would be right for the age , but i couldn't tell you what it went to .sorry it is a very neat piece though.

[Woodland Detectors]

Nice find. Congrats!

[pinebarrens1]

see in my eyes . that's is a super find .........super old....i find it hard to believe that a wheat cent find gets more replies that this button . super job

[hogge]

Appears to be pressed "pot metal" although it could be pewter. I don't think it's period though. Maybe early to mid 19th century to commemorate 1776.

[Montana Jim]

Possibly a centennial (1876) button or badge cover... without more to go on it's a slim chance you'll ever know.

Depending on it's metal content it may not be a period piece.

There are countless items depicting a minuteman and the year "1776" out there.

I may be mistaken, but it more looks like a fella holding a broom upsidedown?

[DirtyMike]

Possibly a centennial (1876) button or badge cover... without more to go on it's a slim chance you'll ever know.

Depending on it's metal content it may not be a period piece.

There are countless items depicting a minuteman and the year "1776" out there.

I may be mistaken, but it more looks like a fella holding a broom upsidedown?

I could see the centennial (1886). The image in the middle appears to me to be of a soldier around that era. Kepi, frock coat, and sword hanging.... Who knows that's just my 2 cents. Neat find.