Colonial 2 piece

[Bharpring]

I’m assuming this is civilian but found this on a site with heavy military action.

 

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[Gavinsdiscoveries]

In my opinion it looks more like a civilian button. It doesn't seem like the type of button the military used. It could be from a solder who was not in uniform. No matter what, it certainly is a great find! happy hunting!

Please excuse any grammar/spelling errors, I am 13

 

[smokeythecat]

Very pretty button, I'd put it 3rd quarter 18th century. It is a civilian pattern, the earlier ones a lot of times had 2 holes in the back to vent gases from.

 

[Bharpring]

There is some kind of white caulky powder inside the button. You can see where the patina is so thin at the very top that it is disintegrating away. I have found button bottoms like this with a white caulky substance. Did they fill the buttons with some kind of white caulky substance? I am very carefully and minimally cleaning it.

 

[Kray Gelder]

In my opinion it looks more like a civilian button. It doesn't seem like the type of button the military used. It could be from a solder who was not in uniform. No matter what, it certainly is a great find! happy hunting!

Please excuse any grammar/spelling errors, I am 13

Nice post Gavin. There's no need to apologize for your grammar, spelling, or your age. Your posts are well above average in content and quality! Thanks for participating.