help with button i.d

[roger]

i found these items in southern maryland near the river. one is a bent up fork. not sure about the other two items. any help is appreciated. the button has B.C.P on the front and baltimore confield pro & co on the back with full shank.

 

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[searcher]

i dont know for sure. the thing with the heart cutout looks like a ladies shoe sole.(maybe a heel tap?)
searcher HH

 

[ColonialDude]

Don't know about the button at all...but Baltimore City Police sounds very reasonable. As for the piece with the heart cut out, it is an old heel plate...civil war period. These are pretty common with the heart design....as well as others.

Wess

 

[downindixie]

I love the heel plate and would think they would make a nice collection.

 

[Bob B.]

The heel tap is Civil War vintage a pair was found recently (in perfect condition) at a known Civil War site. The
style was identical to yours. HH Bob.B

 

[Bob B.]

Go to "twotenndiggers" and you will see some other "heel plates" of similiar design. HH Bob.B

 

[diggummup]

Nice finds Roger,I was raised in Prince Georges county,is that where your at?This area is rich in history,would that be the Potomac river?Good Luck and H.H.!