Button id 27

[ott]

Not sure if this button reads 27
Measures approximately 18 mm, maybe Regiment of foot , but not sure if this button has any connection ?
Metal detect find
Any I’d or opinion would be much appreciated .

 

[fyrffytr1]

It's possible. There was a 27th regiment from Massachusetts.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5th_Massachusetts_Regiment

 

[smokeythecat]

I'll see what I can find in my reference books. The normal British 18th century pewter button had a big mound of pewter on the back called a "boss", an iron shank went into. Yours is not made this way.

 

[sutphin]

DAMN SOMEBODY IS HAVING ALL THE FUN < NICE FIND

 

[smokeythecat]

Yes, nice find and I'm having fun with my new "toys" from today.