Brass Bridal Rosette of the Kings American Dragoons

[tony2163]

Brass Bridal Rosette of the King's American Dragoons

Was very fortunate to find my first Rev War artifact here in Nova Scotia Canada, obviously from the loosing side [emoji3]. It is a Brass Bridal Rosette from the King's American Dragoons, a Loyalist Calvary corp that formed in New York, 1781-82.

 

[G.A.P.metal]

nice find,i like it !
Gary

 

[ColonialDude]

Was very fortunate to find my first Rev War artifact here in Nova Scotia Canada, obviously from the loosing side [emoji3]. It is a Brass Bridal Rosette from the King's American Dragoons, a Loyalist Calvary corp that formed in New York, 1781-82.View attachment 1187111

Nice find. Can you post a pic of the back? Whats the measurements?

Thanks

 

[tony2163]

Nice find. Can you post a pic of the back? Whats the measurements?

Thanks

Sure can, here is the picture of the back with the iron post:


The diameter is 26.5mm/1.24 inches
Weight is 6.37 grams/ .225 ounces.

Cheers
Tony

 

[ColonialDude]

Nice find and thanks for the additional pic and info. I would have thought that came off a musket? I've found a couple of their buttons. I'd be hitting that site again!

 

[tony2163]

Nice find and thanks for the additional pic and info. I would have thought that came off a musket? I've found a couple of their buttons. I'd be hitting that site again!

I thought it was a button at first, but Romeo-1 said he found the same one a few years back, some call it a hat badge, others a rosette, whatever it is, it's a great find. Myself and Romeo-1 have been back a few times, nothing left in that field except old iron I also managed to pull out this little beauty..


Cheers
Tony

 

[romeo-1]

You suck!

 

[sutphin]

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