Mexican War Dragoon button??!

[Joshc5]

Found this button today and I believe it to be a dragoon hat button 1830-1850's?
Any help with the ID would be great!
It is solid one piece and is about 9/16 in diameter.
Thanks!!! Josh

 

[fmrUSMC_0844]

That is a sweet button! What is on the back if anything?

You are right. Thats what kind of button that is. Great find once again!

 

[ATpro5]

Nice Looking Button!

 

[Ia.FurTrade]

I have an identical one ( along with the buckle ) that I found on a Dragoon site that was only occupied the winter of 1842-1843.
Nice find!

Iowa Dale

 

[Joshc5]

Thanks guys for the info!

 

[bofusmosby]

What you have there is called a Forage-Cap button. These were on the hat, where the leather strap connectd to the hat (2 on each hat). This is one of the few common buttons that was not even listed in the Bannermans button book. These were common down here in Florida throughout the Second Seminole War (1835-1842). These were not just Marines, but just about all branches of the military back then.

 

[CASPER-2]

 

[treblehunter]

Cool find, congrats!

 

[Zodiacdiverdave]

Fantastic button find, congrats.
ZDD

 

[tennessee]

Congratulations. Great button. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Papa Bear]

Its a Kepi Hat Side Button. I have found a number out in the U.T. at pre-CW sites. Good save.