One For The Button Experts

[Stuart82]

Pulled this button today along an old county road. I have found alot of dropped minies, rivets and an 1811 2 Reale in this particular area. Looks old, but im not sure about the back style. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you in advance!

 

[nhbenz]

That back style is often referred to as a birdcage, and is often French I believe.

 

[DCMatt]

Ben is right on. Birdcage button. Mid to late 1700's. Often thought to be French but also Spanish typically found a lot farther south.

That's a cool dig.

 

[smokeythecat]

DC Matt is correct. The French made a lot of military buttons in this style also.

 

[DCMatt]

The style is also 17th C.

 

[Stuart82]

Thank you Matt, Ben, and Smokey!!! I love this hobby. Learn something new every day.