🥇 BANNER Incredibly Rare Dragoon Militia/Special Order Regiment Button 1790-1812

[oxbowbarefoot]

Hi everyone,
I haven't posted in a while, hope you've all been well. Yesterday, I found this 20mm flat eagle button. The closest match I can find are some Diplomatic Service buttons from the early 1800's. Has anyone seen this one before? The back mark reads: Double Gilt. Any input is appreciated!



Update: Through personal correspondence with several advanced collectors, it appears I can narrow the field to two theories: one is that it is an early 1790's-1812 Dragoon Militia button. The other theory is that is a special order button from a small regiment. I was told of one more coat button sized example dug in VA and of a cuff button size one dug in SC. I was also shown a picture of a similar coat sized button. It's possible that the one I was shown is the same one as the coat button one from VA I was told about. So it appears it's not a unknown button, but it remains undescribed. Still, with only 3 or 4 examples that I've heard about and only one other example photographed, I think this is my rarest button yet.

 

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[DownNDirty]

Congratulations on a very rare find-my banner vote is in.

 

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[Steve in PA]

Thanks for the update. The new theories make more sense. I wasn't buying the Diplomatic theory with that Dragoon on the button. My Banner vote going in now.

 

[Valley Ranger]

Super! Epic!

 

[CRUSADER]

Thanks, Cru,

It's always special when you find something that helps add to the historical/archaeological record. It makes me wonder how many undescribed items are siting in collectors cases. I'm sure you've got a few stashed away.

I don't think I have any that I don't know about. A few mystery's but only the odd broken bit of who knows? The reason, I can ID of the top of my head is because I don't stop until I get an answer.
However, your point is very valid & is why I discourage people using the word Unique without putting 'to date' after it.

 

[Palmetto]

Banner vote in for me. Absolutely stunning, rare button.

 

[Z.K.]

Man, you consistently find amazing objects. Was this in MA or VT (answer if you feel you can)? Good to see you come out of the cold to post some deep history. : )

 

[Patriot Relics]

Killer button, and clearly a rare one at that-congrats on saving a unique piece of early American history. Dug a pre1800 unlisted army officer button 2 weeks ago as well, no way I could have gotten an ID without the internet knowledge collective

 

[The Patriot]

Well it's finds like this that help write unknown history...Putting the puzzle together sort of speaking... Banner!

 

[ironhorse]

We should take a good look and remember what that one looks like

I don't think we will see another like it again, it's one those things that you never see

Great job on the recovery and identification

 

[oxbowbarefoot]

Man, you consistently find amazing objects. Was this in MA or VT (answer if you feel you can)? Good to see you come out of the cold to post some deep history. : )

It was found in Vermont, about 10 miles NW of Brattleboro

 

[btjbtj]

Ox--so happy for you! congrats on your ultra rare button. -Lisa & John

 

[Jyverb64]

Congrats on a beautiful button

 

[oxbowbarefoot]

Hang on to that one my friend. You will never dig another one! Congrats on a super rarity. I'm voting BANNER though I know you and I could care less about that. I still feel like I'm doing the right thing regardless of the end result. When Mass silvers and other rarities don't go up it makes it glaringingly obvious that my idea of a BANNER find is very different than many others. But this would be a BANNER find to me personally. So once again I cast my vote. Great job buddy

Thanks for the kind words as always, Abe! We still need to get together for a hunt, maybe before the freeze sets in. I still have that book I promised you.

 

[A2coins]

Can we see a picture of he treasure chest that came in wow that's what its all about Thanks for sharing it!!!!!!

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

thats' awesome Jason! i'm voting banner!congrats man!

 

[UnderMiner]

Congrats on a great piece and getting featured!

 

[Ahab8]

Congrats pal. Right where it belongs

 

[rreahard]

Amazing, incredible find! Congrats!!

 

[Wildcat1750]

Congratulations on BANNER! I enjoyed watching the process as to how your find became more and more BANNER worthy as people weighed in with their facts and opinions!

 

[eyemustdigtreasure]

Exciting Find!
Banner, for sure!