Early Navy Button Need ID

[metalev4]

I dug this navy button a couple of weeks ago at one of my friend Bill Dancy's colonial sites on the Virginia Peninsula. It is cuff size and has no back mark. I was thinking British Navy maybe 1812 era, but its not in any of my books. If anyone can identify it I would be appreciative.
Thanks
-Ev

 

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[MrSchulz]

Really nice, not sure on the age but its a nice piece!

 

[oxbowbarefoot]

Cool button. Check out the post Casper made. He posted a link to a great button resource.

 

[Silver Searcher]

Britain - Canada Merchant Navy Private Purchase...1774-1812, Great find.

SS

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

Evan - it looks like Silver Searcher's ID is correct. Check out the link below for similar buttons that are for sale. They don't have the same nice green patina as yours, but I do believe it's a match. Glad I could put you onto at least one good find during your visit. You definitely got your obligatory flat button.

Six Matched British Merchant Navy Buttons

 

[granthansen]

WOW! Great find! Amazing how things can still be in tact after being buried for so many years.

 

[Steve in PA]

That's a sweet early navy Evan. Glad you could get it identified.

 

[skateandcreate]

Awesome find!

 

[Iron Patch]

Evan - it looks like Silver Searcher's ID is correct. Check out the link below for similar buttons that are for sale. They don't have the same nice green patina as yours, but I do believe it's a match. Glad I could put you onto at least one good find during your visit. You definitely got your obligatory flat button.

Six Matched British Merchant Navy Buttons

And what a steal at only $300 more than they're worth.

 

[romeo-1]

Nice find...I've got the same one...I think IP has a bunch as well!

 

[Iron Patch]

Nice find...I've got the same one...I think IP has a bunch as well!

I'd say I've found at least 10 or 12. Once I got a nice one I basically stopped thinking about them.

 

[The Sanddigger]

Nice button!!

 

[CRUSADER]

And what a steal at only $300 more than they're worth.

Plus the worst 'set' I have seen. not even close.

Still I do like these, & its in good shape.