Back in the fields before they start planting, BUCKET BUTTON Crown with script N

[Colonial Digger]

Went back out in the fields again today to save as much History as possible , 700 acres out here and I don't think i even scratched it yet, but the find have been just amazing , not a lot but a little at a time and that's just fine with me. The button is a 3/4 crown with a N script , I have not been able to ID it but from the ones I see close to this one that they are early ? A 1923 wheat ,and some reed pieces for the jar.

 

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[Elvis]

Wow!!! Congrats!!!!

 

[Aureus]

The shank, the construction of the button and the inscription makes me think 1st French Empire Napoleonic button (1809-1815)

 

[Aureus]

http://militaria.wwii.free.fr/doc/-boutons fr/boutons.htm

 

[Colonial Digger]

Thank you so much for the ID Aureus !! I was having a hard time trying to ID on line, I have to say WOW to find this button in this area.

 

[ToddsPoint]

Are you sure you're in IL? I guess I live in the wrong part of the state. Gary

 

[Colonial Digger]

I know ! Gary, I am just shocked that this button was there, this is only the 3rd button from this site,2 4 hole and this one . The land owner said this was a stop point for travelers, and a tavern ? but have not been able to prove that yet. You may have to come down for a visit. I have been up you way a few times fishing .

 

[Silvermonkey]

What a cool find! You just never know what's going to turn up.

 

[Steve in PA]

Love that button! As soon as I saw the bird cage shank I figured it was French, but Aureus nailed the ID.

 

[erfranks]

Nice Button!!