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Need help on this huge button with a design, late colonial or early US

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Found last week at the same spot the US Liberty Cap Half Cent was found. It has definite markings around at least part of the border, still has a shank, I did rebend it somewhat, it is about the size of a GW Inaugural button. What do you see? IMG_0690.webpIMG_0691.webpIMG_0692.webp It was worn a long time as most of the device on the front is worn off.
 
Looks like a fancy border Dandy button, probably similar to the large 35mm brass dandy buttons shown below.
 

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I think you're right. I thought I saw something in the middle put did some additional cleaning, and couldn't see anything else. The edge detail is easier to see now.
 
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