Capt.Case Posted April 28, 2020 #1 Posted April 28, 2020 I found this metal detecting recently. It is a flat button about the size of quarter. Wanted to share it here on the site. I think it is US 1st Regiment from the War of 1812 Era. Any thoughts if it's a scarce one?
skypilot6670 Posted April 28, 2020 #2 Posted April 28, 2020 That has got to be a great thrill. It has a lot of silver.Thanks for posting. Mike
Capt.Case Posted April 28, 2020 Author #3 Posted April 28, 2020 Glad to share it. It was found at an old Tavern site that is now a farm field, Upstate NY.
skypilot6670 Posted April 28, 2020 #4 Posted April 28, 2020 I grew up not far from Cooperstown. Lots of indian and colonial stuff in the Susquehanna valley. Thanks Mike
Josh B. Posted April 28, 2020 #5 Posted April 28, 2020 WOW, nice find! I grew up in CT metal detecting colonial house sites in the neighborhood. The best finds were a pile of early coppers kept by one of the homeowners (a colonial tavern) per agreement. Never found any military.
ludwigh1980 Posted April 28, 2020 #6 Posted April 28, 2020 Again, what a great find metal detecting. Superb condition for a dug example. I always wanted to do that in upstate New York. I had an apartment at the old Madison Barracks and I was always finding stuff along the beach there. Thank you for sharing.
Capt.Case Posted April 28, 2020 Author #7 Posted April 28, 2020 Thanks, always fun to find the old stuff.
1stMinn Posted May 4, 2020 #8 Posted May 4, 2020 These same 1812 era buttons were still in use through the 1820s. Years ago I borrowed a perfect dug one from Fort Atkinson (ca. 1820-28) and made copies for my 1821 pattern coatee used at Fort Snelling (Minnesota). With 38 of the buttons on each coatee no wonder some ended up in the ground. They are one of the most handsome buttons in use by regular army officers prior to the 1830s. The USI is US Infantry. A number could be stamped to the left of REGT. at the bottom, but they are frequently found blank. Stephen
Capt.Case Posted May 5, 2020 Author #9 Posted May 5, 2020 Wow 38 buttons per uniform is a lot! That is interesting , I better get back to that field. Thanks for sharing that.
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