possible rev war button need help!

[Calabash Digger]

I dug this and we looked at the rev war books this morning,S.C Keith said its possible it might be some kind of local militia from the rev war. I need the experts on this one will post more pics if needed. AROUND 17 MM TO 20 MM is WHAT KEITH SAID.

 

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[Scrappy]

I can't answer for the button right now, but be sure to preserve that button before it flakes and crumbles. It's pewter.

I hope it's something great!

 

[Calabash Digger]

any suggestions on how to preserve it?

 

[Steve in PA]

It sure does look Rev War period Since you already checked the book, I won't bother. Hope you get an ID. You could try putting it on Don Troiani's Rev War FB page.

 

[Steve in PA]

any suggestions on how to preserve it?

Make a solution of 50/50 Elmers Glue & Water. Brush a coat on, let it dry and repeat 2 or 3 times. You can practice on a piece of junk pewter like a blank button or spoon frag.

 

[Calabash Digger]

thanks for the info.

 

[trapperart]

Congrats on the button hope someone can ID it

 

[Calabash Digger]

Don Troiani said the lettering didnt look correct to him so there goes my bubble getting busted.

 

[DigIron2]

Can't help with i.d., but marked like that it very possibly could be.. Either way,, It is a cool oold button. Nice one

 

[smokeythecat]

That type of button looks 18th century for sure. Don't recognize the design. I haven't seen anything with that design in the literature before.

 

[Calabash Digger]

thanks guuys for the help.

 

[Calabash Digger]

a guy gave me this link is it possible it has something to do with this. Lot Detail - ?AC For Our King And Constitution? 7/8? Revolutionary War Era Tory Clothing Button

 

[Steve in PA]

a guy gave me this link is it possible it has something to do with this. Lot Detail - ?AC For Our King And Constitution? 7/8? Revolutionary War Era Tory Clothing Button

Interesting to see a period button with AC in the center. The material and construction of your button looks period to me, but the letters do look a little odd. Might have to look in Troiani's book to see if there are other examples with similar lettering.

 

[Calabash Digger]

I sent him the link and he still says the letters are not correct so I guess it will go into the dont know what it is box.

Interesting to see a period button with AC in the center. The material and construction of your button looks period to me, but the letters do look a little odd. Might have to look in Troiani's book to see if there are other examples with similar lettering.