Military Button? Pennsylvania 28?

[Philadelphia Scavenger]

Hi All,

I found this button detecting in a field in New Jersey and I can't positively identify it. It says, "Pennsylvania, 28" and in the middle is a stag or a deer. I'm guessing that it's from the War of 1812 period but I can't even 100% find a regiment from Pennsylvania that's numbered 28. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

 

[bologna321]

I don't know what it is, but it's cool

 

[smokeythecat]

Albert places it about 1800. Pennsylvania 28th regiment.

 

[texjim]

Old buttons are just cool. Awesome find

 

[Digger RJ]

Very Nice!!!Congrats!!!

 

[smokeythecat]

I looked in Tice's book also, not much more to add but its a very scarce button.

 

[fyrffytr1]

Is there a backmark on it?

 

[CRUSADER]

Welcome to Tnet

Congrats on a great looking scarce button, first I remember posted.

 

[Gene Mean]

Sweet find, congratulations!

 

[pepperj]

Welcome
That's one really nice recovery. Congrats

 

[Rich in Central PA]

Very nice find

 

[creskol]

This might help

 

[smokeythecat]

According to that article, the 28th Infantry Regiment was established in 1879.

 

[Rich in Central PA]

Looks like a PA033 or Albert's PA33. A heck of a find.

 

[Shakakka]

Dude this button is awesome! An amazing piece of history!

You should be psyched to find it!

 

[creskol]

I nominated it for banner, then realized it's your first post which disqualifies it for the status... but, It IS a BANNER find in my book!

 

[Ia.FurTrade]

That is a stunningly rare button! Congrat's!!

Iowa Dale

 

[jewelerguy]

sweet!

 

[Calabash Digger]

Very Nice!

 

[Wildcat1750]

An awesome and rare find...
I especially like the design with the stag on it!
Welcome to TNet!