What the heck is it?

[toni&kirk]

I found it in a spot where I have recovered other fur trade stuff. It looks like a button. Copper. with maybe a lost shank on the back. Even Mark at WETreasure mag couldn't find one. Thanks.View attachment 967422View attachment 967423

 

[GatorBoy]

It looks like the top "cap" section of a two piece button. Not only is the shank missing the entire back is missing. "the part that the shank was connected to"

 

[GatorBoy]

 

[Ia.FurTrade]

The style of "E" doesn't look Fur Trade era to me................

 

[GatorBoy]

Agree

 

[toni&kirk]

Thanks for the help, in was in an area where I found some 1860 era Henry rifle shells and casings.

 

[RELICDUDE07]

strange--------i've found 1 just like it ,with the same E in Florida at a 1700s site.....Some type of 1 piece button from who??french or english----i will try & find it & post a pic

 

[toni&kirk]

Wow cool! Sorry I don't get online much.