BRITISH ARTILLERY BUTTON - need help from the"BUTTON" guys.

[Bruce Ct]

I tried a new field here in CT last week and found a KGII copper, a couple IHs, etc. My second time turned up a British Artillery button. I need the experts to identify the vintage and any other possible details. The banner on the bottom looks like it reads: U D I Q U. I also need advice on the best way to clean it. Also any info re the bridle rosette would be appreciated. Bruce

 

[CASPER-2]

look for yours here
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[Iron Patch]

Think those are about 1830s/40s. A peroxide soak with some brushing should do it and is a fairly safe method to clean. Don't rinse it, just lay flat to dry and it will probably keep more color.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Think those are about 1830s/40s. A peroxide soak with some brushing should do it and is a fairly safe method to clean. Don't rinse it, just lay flat to dry and it will probably keep more color.

Just lay flat to dry and it will probably keep more colour

 

[CRUSADER]

The crown type will help, as well as the backmark. Its Victorian, just depends when...

 

[Iron Patch]

I'll correct myself because I think it dates later than I stated. For some reason I dated it to when I believe the domed 1 piece types date to. This being two piece it would most likely date later, maybe quite a bit later.

 

[CRUSADER]

I'll correct myself because I think it dates later than I stated. For some reason I dated it to when I believe the domed 1 piece types date to. This being two piece it would most likely date later, maybe quite a bit later.

that's my gut feeling on it, 1880s ish...