Needing some help identifying this find.

[chemsters]

I found this button digging through a box of old coins. It came from Rhode Island, and best I can figure is a revolutionary war button. Can someone help me with details, and maybe worth? I would also be interested in finding a collector interested in the piece.

 

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[Kray Gelder]

British 74th Regiment of Foot. Part of the reinforcements sent to the US during the Revolution, 1778-1784. Arrived in Nova Scotia, and spent most of their time holding a fort in Castine, Maine, until after the war. The regiment was around 1000 men. Interesting and cool find.

 

[Plug N Play]

Here's one for $35.

1853 -1856 THE CRIMEAN WAR AGAINST RUSSIA

France French 74 Regiment Officer Military Army Bronze Button, marked by manufacturer, diameter 23 mm
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1853-56-CR...gt-Officer-Military-Army-Button-/254007259899

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

I agree with Plug N Play that the button style and birdcage attachment seem French to me. (Rather then British or Highlander. . . ish).

 

[CRUSADER]

Here's one for $35.

1853 -1856 THE CRIMEAN WAR AGAINST RUSSIA

France French 74 Regiment Officer Military Army Bronze Button, marked by manufacturer, diameter 23 mm
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1853-56-CR...gt-Officer-Military-Army-Button-/254007259899

Yeap, French, we didn't do birdcage shanks.