๐Ÿ”Ž UNIDENTIFIED Two more old buttons I found at a Fort That began in 1807

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OK guys Iโ€™m just looking for the name of this particular type button and what hour do you think it comes from these are my last two and Iโ€™m going to leave my what is it for another time LOL I really do appreciate yโ€™all helping me itโ€™s like a family I donโ€™t have love just wanna let you know I appreciate it God bless ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป
 

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French marine button, colonial era! Great finds!!
The French built it first around 1807 then the Spanish took it over in 1820โ€™s. It sits on a bayou and across the bayou in the woods is wear I dug that deep 8lb French cannonball. This French button is exciting to me
 

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FRENCH & INDIAN WAR FRENCH MARINE COAT BUTTON? 1754 โ€“ 1763​

SHANK LOOKS DIFFERENT ;-( UGGGH
 

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FRENCH & INDIAN WAR FRENCH MARINE COAT BUTTON? 1754 โ€“ 1763​

SHANK LOOKS DIFFERENT ;-( UGGGH
Yea but itโ€™s consistent with the post 1763 French marine buttons shanks
 

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