Pewter button help

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Hey guys got this pewter button today was wondering if theres enough left for an ID? I see an anchor, or whats left of one. As of right now thats all I can make out. Any helps appreciated.
 

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Looks like an early Marines button. If there's any sign of a backmark probably 1790s or so. If no mark maybe as early as 1780s. Too bad there's so much missing. (I know the feeling very well)
 
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Thank you IP. No backmark that I can see, but theres not alot left to go by. Wish it was in better shape but I will take it. :thumbsup:
 
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mainer said:
Thank you IP. No backmark that I can see, but theres not alot left to go by. Wish it was in better shape but I will take it. :thumbsup:


I have one in my case that looks pretty close... pewter button with an anchor and a lot of edge loss. The history is still the same regardless of condition so still a keeper!
 
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I dont dig alot of military items so I am happy when I do. This is my oldest yet, and its already in the case. :thumbsup:
 
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mainer said:
I dont dig alot of military items so I am happy when I do. This is my oldest yet, and its already in the case. :thumbsup:


Buttons like that, especially in iron, might not give much of a signal, so some people could pass them up. When I dig broken pewters, very small flat buttons, and some little brass tacks, it makes me feel pretty confident I'm not leaving much behind that's possible to get with a detector.
 
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:thumbsup:right on Mainer!!!
 
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Thanks Kuger! :icon_thumright:
 
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