War of 1812 Massachusetts Button!!

[Recovering Relics]

Hey everyone.

Couple weeks ago I went detecting at my neighbor's house that was built in 1695. I decided to stay in a trashy area and clean it out in hopes of finding a few goodies inbetween all the trash. Well, that plan worked out great! I found an old token, toy car, pocket knife, and then as I was about to leave the area, I got a good signal at about 6-7 inches deep. I had to dig under a root to find it, but when it came out of the hole, I knew I had found something good.

What I had found was an Ancient & Honorable Artillery button from Massachusetts dating to around 1810. This button is considered to be a War of 1812 button, so this button is around 200 years old!!! I don't know of it's rarity or value, but it sure is old!

I made a video showing the button being recovered and you can see it here:



Thanks for looking everyone, and HH!

 

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[joeyfresh]

nice finds. where did you get your info on the button....and tell us more about the navy button.

Thanks!

 

[skunemonk-1]

Sweet button!!!

 

[dandan]

Great shape! Very nice button!

 

[JmCraz8]

Very cool!!!

 

[Steve in PA]

I believe Alberts' lists that button as an Ancient & Honorable Artilley button. I have a non dug one. Looks like yours has an omega type shank, so it may be a little later than 1812. Nice find, you just don't see people digging that button.