Dug at a mid 1700's cellar

[cellerfeller]

When this came out I thought it was a button but the back is completely smooth. It is solid brass and was found where I dug an early brass musket trigger guard as well as a 1747 Hibernia coin. Anybody seen anything like this?

 

[robertk]

I think your initial impression is correct. It looks like a button to me. The shank is broken off, and the back appear to say "STAND COLOR" and "BEST".

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

A fantastic find congrats !

 

[oldmxrat]

Nice!

 

[Silvermonkey]

A very nice find! Congrats!

 

[grasshopper]

Definitely a button.

 

[Steve in PA]

Definitely a button, early 19th century.

 

[Gare]

Nice going BUDDY

 

[Digger RJ]

When this came out I thought it was a button but the back is completely smooth. It is solid brass and was found where I dug an early brass musket trigger guard as well as a 1747 Hibernia coin. Anybody seen anything like this?

Nice!!! Congrats!!!