Major bucket lister! Stunning War of 1812 officers button, US 1st regiment artillery

[Aureus]

I finally managed to have my first great hunt of the 2019 season. Started my Tuesday by visiting some farmers of the region and got a few permissions. Having lost 4 hours of the precious hunting time in the process, decided to hit the most promising of the new fields. Almost right away found an old house site with brick and pottery laying on the ground, a tombac here a flat button there...and then BAM! Got a MAJOR bucket lister in the form of an almost mint War of 1812 British officer's button. And not just any regiment but famous and heroic 104th (New Brunswick) Regiment of foot. In 1812, the regiment undertook an epic winter march of 700 miles overland from New Brunswick to reinforce Upper and Lower Canada in spite of temperatures of -31C (-25F) . Detachments fought at the battle of Sackets Harbor and in the Niagara Peninsula.



Amazingly, the silver plating survived almost completely to reveal the stunning condition I really wasn't expecting. Here's how it looked at the field.


A foot or so away got an other button. A nice US War of 1812 1st Regiment of Artillery


Both were laying peacefully side by side representing two great armies facing each other more than 200 years ago...


Super happy and excited about both of them but the 104th officer's takes the cake by its condition and rarity.

Thanks for the comments.

 

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[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Awesome buttons, awesome history. Congrats!

 

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[CRUSADER]

Also I am really curious what process you used to clean the 104 button? It came out looking really nice!

I'm guessing lemon juice, that's what I would have used on it.

 

[Aureus]

Also I am really curious what process you used to clean the 104 button? It came out looking really nice!

As I have mentioned previously a bit of water without rubbing to remove some clay, than the lemon juice.

 

[Aureus]

Des beaux boutons. Nice finds.
GuyToken

Merci Guy

 

[Aureus]

That's a great button! I don't recall ever seeing an 1812 button from the British side make the banner... just sayin'.

Incredible story for those guys.

And knowing my banners luck, I won't be the one to place the first 1812th in that section.
Yes, an amazing regiment.

 

[Relicific]

As I have mentioned previously a bit of water without rubbing to remove some clay, than the lemon juice.

Always use Distilled water instead of regular tap water for that purpose.
A big jug of distilled water coast 1 dollar at Walmart Btw.

 

[Inspector]

WOW!!!, the Officer's button is outstanding and the Regiment button is very nice, what a great permission that turned out to be, congratulations on the fabulous saves. My Banner vote going in

 

[Aureus]

All things considered, that’s definitely a banner button!

Thanks J.Cache

 

[Aureus]

Very well preserved for having spent two centuries under ground.....it's a beauty!
One of the regiments with an epic story attached to them.
Stand out find...I would happily fill my bucket with that button!

Yes. It's crazy how it cleaned up considering what I've started with

 

[Aureus]

Great finds and a really nice post. The officer button is likely the better button, but I am a sucker for that artillery piece. I found a similar one a couple weeks ago, but I think yours has better detail remaining. Congrats on the saves.

Thanks lenmac65. I agree, those early artillery buttons are beautiful.

 

[HessianHunter]

Absolutely stunning condition!

 

[Aureus]

Dude...Dude.... mind blowing finds, crazy wonderful history and in such awesome shape. Banner worthy for sure

Thanks dirtlooter

 

[Aureus]

Outstanding finds!

Thanks PoE

 

[Aureus]

Wow that is a stunner congratulations on a great hunt hh gl

Thanks Eastcoasthunter21

 

[xcopperstax]

As I have mentioned previously a bit of water without rubbing to remove some clay, than the lemon juice.

Thanks I missed your previous response. Splendid job!

 

[Aureus]

Pretty looking officers button, couldn't ask for much better - CONGRATS.

Yes. I had better preserved enlisted men pewter from Rev War period but for the copper to survive so well on a field is just crazy.

 

[Ahab8]

Well well well....shocker....another amazing find by our northern friend. That button in that condition deserves a spot on the top. I hope it makes it up there. Well done buddy

 

[Aureus]

Very nice finds! Congrats! Those buttons are awesome!

Thanks Whyme

 

[Aureus]

That's a beauty, congrats!!

Thanks Dan(NM)

 

[Aureus]

Beautiful button finds Anton, congratulations!

Dave

Thanks Dave