52nd regiment of foot rev war button ~ Found today on my relic table..... no clue how long it has sat there....

[41Digger]

Big shout to Dave Wise for ID on this 52nd regiment of foot Rev war coat button! I am in the process of separating out probably a couple hundred buttons and assorted relics, when I cam e across this just about an hour ago. Very cool!

history of the British 52nd regiment of foot during the American revolution
The British 52nd Regiment of Foot played a significant role in the early campaigns of the American Revolutionary War.

Key details of their service during this period:

• • Deployment: The regiment was posted to Canada and then moved to Boston in 1774, placing it on the front line just before the outbreak of hostilities.
  • Early Actions (1775):
  • • They were involved in the initial engagements of the war, including the skirmishes at Lexington and Concord in April 1775. The Light Infantry companies of several regiments, including the 52nd, formed the column sent to seize military supplies.
    • They fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill in June 1775, suffering heavy casualties during the assault on the American fortifications.
• • Major Campaigns (1776-1777):
  • • The 52nd took part in the evacuation of Boston in March 1776.
    • They were part of the forces that captured New York and were involved in operations like the Battle of Long Island, Pell's Point, and White Plains in 1776.
    • They fought in the Philadelphia Campaign of 1777, including the victories at the Battle of Brandywine and the Battle of Germantown. A notable incident was the 52nd's Light Company earning the nickname "The Bloodhounds" for their actions at Germantown.
  • End of American Service: The regiment suffered so severely during these campaigns that its few remaining privates had to be drafted into other regiments in 1778. The officers returned to England to re-recruit.

 

[Oldrvrrat57]

That's a incredible recovery! This is more than likely a once in a life time find! Congratulations