Mint condition Revolutionary War 29th Regiment button!

[Aureus]

Got on a short hunt in Montreal on my river spot.

Few minutes into the hunt pulled a small size cannonball which is always a welcome sight.
Little latter 3 halfpenny's (two of which I can ID as George III) .
But the cherry on the cake was without any doubt this absolutely gorgeous Revolutionary War British 29th Regiment of foot button.
What a beauty this thing is! One of my best Rev War buttons without any doubt!

A great little hunt!

 

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[Steve in PA]

Incredible example in amazing condition! Great history on the regiment too! Banner Vote going in

 

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[Iron Patch]

Ok Aureus I officially do not like you at all!!!! I am a very jealous pathetic little man who's mad because I'm sitting at my jobsite looking at something that I'm dying to find. I've found a Mass silver, War of 1812 buttons, Spanish silver, 20 shoe buckles and sadly still no Rev War button. That is above all else what I want the most right now. Yours is magnificent. I am in fact no so immature that I won't vote BANNER on that button. It certainly deserves to be up there. If I have to wait years for my first I hope it looks like that. Congrats buddy

Did I mention he's stepping in for me to defend the $1 bet?

 

[Ahab8]

Did I mention he's stepping in for me to defend the $1 bet?

No I believe you neglected to inform me of that....unfortunately for you lol

 

[Iron Patch]

No I believe you neglected to inform me of that....unfortunately for you lol

So are you saying it's too late?

 

[Ahab8]

So are you saying it's too late?

That is precisely what I'm saying my friend. You're gonna have to work for it this season. I know you'll put up a good fight.

 

[ironhorse]

It's all about the site!
Some of those givers never stop giving....so what's next?
Pretty nice button you have there

 

[Aureus]

Ok Aureus I officially do not like you at all!!!! I am a very jealous pathetic little man who's mad because I'm sitting at my jobsite looking at something that I'm dying to find. I've found a Mass silver, War of 1812 buttons, Spanish silver, 20 shoe buckles and sadly still no Rev War button. That is above all else what I want the most right now. Yours is magnificent. I am in fact no so immature that I won't vote BANNER on that button. It certainly deserves to be up there. If I have to wait years for my first I hope it looks like that. Congrats buddy

Haha.Thanks man! Knowing the quality of your finds this is the best compliment I could hope for!

 

[Gridwalker306]

That's a banner button for sure, the combination of rarity and condition make it a spectacular find. Congratulations!

 

[ShovelinDave]

What a beauty.... real nice condition to. Seeing all the military buttons. I'm starting to like them even more.

 

[RelicMedic]

Anton, Anton, Anton...Holy crap dude! What a gorgeous button! I think one would be hard pressed to find a better dug example. The history of that regiment is incredible. You are a lucky guy! Banner for sure!

 

[K1DDO1979]

Awesome button! [emoji106]

 

[Patriot Relics]

Love the way pewter comes out of the water, incredible condition on the 29th. Banner worthy for sure

 

[Calabash Digger]

you got to be kidding me ! that thing is awesome.

 

[Aureus]

Anton, Anton, Anton...Holy crap dude! What a gorgeous button! I think one would be hard pressed to find a better dug example. The history of that regiment is incredible. You are a lucky guy! Banner for sure!

Thank You!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Congratualtions on the great Relic hunt! The button is "perfect", fantastic find!

 

[Aureus]

So, I don't know at the moment how to get deeper access to the history of this regiment (such as being able to cross reference button types with companies and their actions), but at the 1000 foot level this button could have been worn by a soldier participating in the Boston Massacre, or in the Saratoga campaign (which among other things brought the only Rev battle fought in Vermont, with refugees from that area documented to have spent time in my town en route to families in Conn and Mass).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/29th_(Worcestershire)_Regiment_of_Foot#Boston_Massacre. History making stuff.

Maybe it is just my US/Can dual citizenship talking, but I would be much refreshed to see this up top instead of another US gold coin.

I agree with you. The history of this regiment is absolutely crazy. ''In 1768 the 29th along with the 14th Regiment of Foot were sent to Boston, Massachusetts, where on the evening of 5 March 1770, men of the 29th Grenadier Company under the command of Captain Thomas Preston took part in the Boston Massacre. Five colonists died during the riot in front of the Boston customs house. Due to the incident, the regiment earned the nickname the Vein Openers for drawing first blood in the American Revolution. The soldiers involved were tried for murder and were defended by John Adams (who later became President of the United States)''.

Thank You for the info!

 

[Scrappy]

That is precisely what I'm saying my friend. You're gonna have to work for it this season. I know you'll put up a good fight.

 

[Aureus]

Congratualtions on the great Relic hunt! The button is "perfect", fantastic find!

Thank You!

 

[Aureus]

That's a banner button for sure, the combination of rarity and condition make it a spectacular find. Congratulations!

Thank you!

 

[sutphin]

DANG I JUST HAD TO CHIME IN AGAIN ABOUT THIS FANTASTIC REGIMENTAL BUTTON FIND. DIDNT PUT ENOUGH IN MY FIRST COMPLIMENT. DAMN THAT BUTTON IS AWESOME ...