Date range on old 28th Infantry button

[jml818]

I’m not even certain if this is an infantry button but was wondering if anyone has seen one like this? Very old metal detecting site I found it at.

 

[Vermont treasure hunter]

Could not find yours but found some similar ones in my rev war book. Dose not mean that is what it is, but possibly.

 

[smokeythecat]

YOU HAVE WON THE GRAND PRIZE! That's a 2nd Battallion Pennsylvania button from the Revolution! A rare and pricey find. The left part of the "B" is chomped a little so it looks like an "8".

 

[Steve in PA]

YOU HAVE WON THE GRAND PRIZE! That's a 2nd Battallion Pennsylvania button from the Revolution! A rare and pricey find. The left part of the "B" is chomped a little so it looks like an "8".

Smokey is right. Very rare button. You will need to preserve that fragile pewter with a 50/50 mixture of Elmer's glue and water, several coats. You should probably practice on an old pewter spoon before working on the button if you have never done this.
Here is a 3BP that I found. I used clear fingernail polish at the time instead of the Elmer's. I sold it for $1000 even in this condition.

 

[jml818]

This is very helpful information. I will buy some Elmer’s for sure.
I really thought it was 28 Infantry button, which i researched and found out that infantry was born around war of 1812.
This sight i have been digging has only produced 1700’s items,Rose head nails, KG’s etc.. So now knowing that 8 is actually a B makes complete sense.
Just a couple piles of rocks out in middle of the woods, no cellar hole, found a little windowpane glass, and lots red pottery while digging targets so there had to have been a house.

 

[Steve in PA]

Redware pottery is a good sign of a pre 1860 site.

 

[fyrffytr1]

I would be extra extra careful handling that button. You might want to contact Don Troiani about it. He has co-authored several books about militaria.

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[CRUSADER]

get that glue out quick.

 

[smokeythecat]

Yes to glue and don't bother with the "experts". All they want is something for nothing. The ID is correct and its in Albert's button book. A very well known button.

 

[CRUSADER]

Yes to glue and don't bother with the "experts". All they want is something for nothing. The ID is correct and its in Albert's button book. A very well known button.

Yeap, we are the specialist & they are better than experts

 

[fyrffytr1]

I wasn't suggesting that he sell the button. Don could give him more information on the button than is shown in Albert's book.

 

[smokeythecat]

Or he could google the regiment! It's all on the internet now. I have noticed anytime someone finds something really nice (yes it has happened to me), there is always someone who contacts me wanting to buy it. For instance the 3rd was raised in Philly in 1775, fought at Brandywine, Monmouth, Springfield, Valcour Island, disbanded in 1783. Buttons are well known. Several have come out of the Phiiladelphia area. I also remember a few came out of the Hudson Highlands. Valcour Island is very close to Phillipsburg, NY. I used to dig Brandywine but the soil is so bad there it eats up the pewter buttons.