silver plate eagle button

[Glenn C]

I found this button today. Not sure when it it is from or if its rare? I believe it says 4 . RT and is a flat button

Thanks for looking

 

[leddel]

great early button , its an early war of 1812 era infantry button somewhere from 1808 to 1813

Dan

 

[Glenn C]

Thanks Dan. I appreciate the info. Found it in the middle of Ontario Canada .

 

[GTK96]

Maybe 4 rt. was for 4th regiment... Eh, who knows...

 

[Glenn C]

Yes it is definitely 4 th regiment button. Trying to find some history on them and why they were up this way. There's not so
much on the web...thanks for looking.