42nd regiment cuff button??

[Vino]

Received new permission today for this place that has so much history. ..They even have revolutionary war re-inactments...It was a incampment in 1777...Found this button and some other things...Not sure if this button is the real thing or if it is just a reproduction. .Any help would be great. ..My bet is reproduction. ..Thanks for looking. .

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

Your button appears to be a repro. The shank on those are usually of the turret style. Matter of fact, I don't recall seeing a shank like yours on any early button I've ever dug. At least it gave you a moment of excitement.

 

[Vino]

Your button appears to be a repro. The shank on those are usually of the turret style. Matter of fact, I don't recall seeing a shank like yours on any early button I've ever dug. At least it gave you a moment of excitement.

Thanks Bill...Thats what I thought..If it was teal the pewter would show alot more wear then it does...Thanks for looking.
George

 

[vpnavy]

Great finds (real or not real)! Thanks for sharing...

 

[Steve in PA]

Yes I agree with Bill. The shank isn't correct for a period French button and the "2" doesn't look right either.

 

[treblehunter]

Bet that one was exciting, too bad it wasn't that HE we want

 

[park pirate]

Awesome find..