Pelican button and more

[Hangingfor8]

I found this pelican button but I'm not sure exactly where it's from. Here are a couple others as well.

 

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[genlee]

That my good friend is not a Pelican button, but rather an Artillery button possibly war of 1812. What is the backmark on the button and is the shank still attached?


John

 

[Hangingfor8]

There is no back mark and the shank is still there.

 

[ATpro5]

The Ball Button & 1812 Button Are Sweet! Great Finds!!

 

[vpnavy]

 

[Steve in PA]

Very nice US Artillery button, circa War of 1812. Some say they are militia, but are definitely US as opposed to the British button you found previously at this site. Whatever happened at this site, there was obviously a military presence, and you are reaping the benefits

 

[Hangingfor8]

Thank you for the wonderful info and comments.

 

[treblehunter]

Looks like a great spot, keep digging there are some nice finds so far!

 

[JRich98150]

You ought to keep a poking around where you found those fellows!

 

[BuckleBoy]

That button is pre-war of 1812. c. 1808.