Revolutionary war finds

[Patriot Relics]

Hey guys,

I hunted an old ferry site along the Charleston shoreline that I suspected was a British crossing point during the Revolutionary War. All buttons recovered are made of pewter: the first has a large 3 on the center, the second a 19, and the third is blank on the front with P N on stamped on the back. Any help in identifying these would be greatly appreciated.

 

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[Iron Patch]

3rd Buffs... British 3rd Regiment of foot. The one in the book was also found right in your area.

19th Regiment of foot, (Circa. 1780-1782) The one in the book also dug in SC. I suspect a fairly rare button. Buffs certainly wouldn't be too common either.

 

[Patriot Relics]

What book are you referring to Iron Patch?

 

[Iron Patch]

What book are you referring to Iron Patch?

Insignia of Independence: Don Troiani, James Kochan: 9781577471691: Amazon.com: Books

 

[Patriot Relics]

Thanks for the reference material. Can you shed any light on the P N button. My research suggests that it is a patriot button, stamped on the back to conceal its identity and standing for patria novis (new homeland).

 

[Iron Patch]

Thanks for the reference material. Can you shed any light on the P N button. My research suggests that it is a patriot button, stamped on the back to conceal its identity and standing for patria novis (new homeland).

Sorry, all I can say is it's familiar to me, no more. Please do me a favor and hit that place hard!

 

[Patriot Relics]

You got it, I'll post a follow-up next week after I hit it again.

 

[ekeisler]

You got it, I'll post a follow-up next week after I hit it again.

How deep is the stuff you're finding? And also what kind of detector do you use?

 

[Patriot Relics]

Hey Ekeisler, looks like you are in the Charleston area as well. I use a minelab safari- these were pulled at around 8 to 12 inches. PM me if you want to meet up and hit a site together!