Friday's old fort hunt

[jimzz977]

I had some time to hunt so decide to go to old fort permission where NM dan found a box plate , it started rough but able find two buttons a musket ball not bad quik hunt, the general service eagle button has a bench mark of W Lang Boston never seen this bench mark and Can't find much on it , anyone have info on it?

 

[Inspector]

Nice button recoveries, congratulations & HH

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Nice finds, congrats!

 

[Whyme]

Nice finds! Congrats!

 

[DigginNorthernVa]

Two William Langs show up in the Boston City directory from 1840-60. One was a dealer in West India goods, the other in the iron and steel business. The button is probably from the former. I think it is one of the tougher backmarks to find. Nice going!

 

[basque-man]

A couple of tough ones for sure! Congrats!!!

 

[Mr. B]

I have searched my historical button book, no such mfg mentioned. Went on line and researched for the last hour and a half. The only mfg that even came close was a W. Land Boston. At this time I am a bit befuttled. Will try again.

 

[jimzz977]

So if can’t any info on the maker would make a rare button?

 

[Digger RJ]

Nice!!! Congrats!!!