Searched a new field with friends and had a great haul. King George 1724, pewter button, a few other dandy buttons but found one button that I haven't seen before and wondering if it is the same time period. It is glass over a gold design with an iron backing. I'll include pics with the other...
??? COLONIAL BUTTONS ???
BUTTON #1
Button #1. Small. Found with the XP DEUS on the other side of the James River, 25 November 2017.
Shank still intact on other side (see bottom pic). Clad dime for size.
Any opinions are WELCOME. let me know what you think.
BACK of button (pic below)...
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