Button question

Fernandina Scott

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Mar 19, 2023
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Good afternoon, I’m new to Treasure Net and was wondering if anyone had any idea how old these buttons might be? I’m thinking they’re from the 1812 era, but wanted to see if anyone had better info? These were found on the Fl/Ga border in an area where ships used to dock. I’ve also found a cannonball and numerous musketballs.
Thank you so much.
 

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Fernandina Scott

Fernandina Scott

Tenderfoot
Mar 19, 2023
7
30
Fernandina Beach Florida
Detector(s) used
Equinox 800, Garrett AT Pro
Two piece buttons were popular during the Civil War era. The War of 1812 buttons I've seen are usually one piece buttons.
Thanks so much Tim. I think my pix of the back isn’t too clear, they are both one piece. I’ll include another to try and show the back’s better.
The smaller one on the left is the one with the anchor on the shield. Hope everyone has a great week!
 

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cmthunder

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Good afternoon, I’m new to Treasure Net and was wondering if anyone had any idea how old these buttons might be? I’m thinking they’re from the 1812 era, but wanted to see if anyone had better info? These were found on the Fl/Ga border in an area where ships used to dock. I’ve also found a cannonball and numerous musketballs.
Thank you so much.
Welcome,
Your 1st button is number 25 in Albert button book.Listed as Official and Diplomatic Service OD.
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Good afternoon, I’m new to Treasure Net and was wondering if anyone had any idea how old these buttons might be? I’m thinking they’re from the 1812 era, but wanted to see if anyone had better info? These were found on the Fl/Ga border in an area where ships used to dock. I’ve also found a cannonball and numerous musketballs.
Thank you so much.
Very Cool!!! Congrats!!! Welcome to Tnet!!
 

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Fernandina Scott

Fernandina Scott

Tenderfoot
Mar 19, 2023
7
30
Fernandina Beach Florida
Detector(s) used
Equinox 800, Garrett AT Pro
Welcome,
Your 1st button is number 25 in Albert button book.Listed as Official and Diplomatic Service OD. View attachment 2075012
Thank you so much for that information! I’ve read TN for a couple of years and knew there were a lot of educated people here, I should have joined back then.
 

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