1777 CONTINENTAL ARMY ENLISTED MAN'S PATTERN U.S.A. Button

Color: A Silvery Grey.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 20mm.
Present Condition: A Excavated Example, Strong Planchet, Strong High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This button is another variation of the U.S.A. pattern that was used by the enlisted men in the Continental Army. The button's pattern depicts an intertwined and overlaid "USA" pattern in high relief. The date, "1777" in in the lower legend. The high relief pattern is set on a flat plain field with a raised cable or link border around the periphery. This button still retains a nice clear image in high relief. Unfortunately, part of the date and the cable link border is worn flat into the surface.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a One-Piece Casting for the Reverse Shank. The shank is unfortunately broken off.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-2:
History: Yes                 Recorded Sales Price:   Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ Connecticut ~

Excavated on a farm in Connecticut, 2007.~

1778 CONTINENTAL ARMY ENLISTED MAN'S PATTERN U.S.A. BUTTON

Color: A Silvery Grey.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 19mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet Casting, Strong High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This is the most common pattern used for enlisted men in the Continental Army. This pattern has been found in almost all campsites and battlefields from the beginning to the end of the war. This USA button is the small size enlisted man's pattern. The button's pattern depicts a large intertwined "USA" on a flat field with a raised pie-crust border. The  button's planchet is solid and flat, and shows no edge loss or deterioration which is rare condition for an aged pewter button. The surface is a bit uneven with several indents, but seems to give it some nice character. The intertwined USA pattern still shows nicely in high relief. The pie-crust border's is still nicely raised, but notch design is worn on the right hand side. Overall, this is an solid example for it's age.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a One-Piece Casting for the Reverse Shank. The Shank is original, straight, and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-3:
History: Yes               Recorded Sales Price:    Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

Excavated near Fredericksburg, Virginia.~
The RJ Silverstein Collection.

1778 NORTH CAROLINA U.S.A. BUTTON

Color: A Brownish Grey with Orange Undertones.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 16mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet Casting, Strong High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: We do not know when exactly NC USA buttons were adopted, but current theory thinks toward the end of the war. Unfortunately none have been recovered from any tightly dated sites. Most of these buttons have been found in North Carolina, and only a few were dug in the south. The current theory is that these were used as regimental buttons. The button's pattern depicts a large intertwined USA in the center, with an "N" above, and a "C" underneath. The high relief pattern is set on a flat plain field with a raised scalloped border.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a One-Piece Casting for the Reverse Shank. The Shank is original, straight, and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-3.2:
History: Yes          Recorded Sales Price: Digger Owner
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

Excavated near Wilmington, North Carolina.~
The Keith Nixon Collection.

1781-82 CONTINENTAL ARMY ENLISTED MAN'S PATTERN U.S.A. BUTTON (French Import)

Color: A Silvery Charcoal Brown.
Metal: Slightly Convex, 1-Piece, Raised Design, White Metal.
Size: 18mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet Casting, Strong High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This pattern is a little more rarer variation of the USA patterns. It's a French import style that was issued to the enlisted men still in the Continental Army toward the end of the war. This button is a small size enlisted man's pattern. The button's pattern depicts an intertwined "USA" on a slightly convex field with no raised edge border. This button is in exceptional condition for it's age, and the intertwined high relief "USA" has a good clear image. The planchet is solid with no metal or edge loss, but the surface is slightly porous.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a One-Piece Casting for the Reverse Shank. The Shank is original and intact, but slightly bent to the right.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-4:
History: Yes              Recorded Sales Price:    Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

Excavated in Virginia.~
The RJ. Silverstein Collection.

1776 14th CONTINENTAL REGIMENT

Color: A Charcoal Gray Mix.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 22 mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet Casting, Strong High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: The 14th Continental Regiment was organized from Glover's Massachusetts regiment on January 1, 1776. During the year, they engaged in the siege of Boston, participated in both the Long Island and New York campaigns, along with the battle at Trenton-Princeton. The regiment officially disbanded December 31,1776 in Pennsylvania. This is probably one of the finest early regimental buttons to survive, a true jewel in an American Revolutionary War Collection. The buttons simple pattern depicts an Arabic style Regimental number "14" on an open field with no edge border.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a One-Piece Casting for the Reverse Shank. The Shank is reportedly original, straight, and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-5:
History: Yes                Recorded Sales Price:    No
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ Connecticut ~

The Don Troiani Collection.
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1776-77 25th CONTINENTAL REGIMENT

Color: A Pewter Gray.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 22 mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet Casting, Strong High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: The 25th regiment was organized from Gardner's Massachusetts Regiment, with additional companies from Cotton's and Danielson's Regiments in January 1776. This regiment served at the siege of Boston, and helped with the defense of Canada, had actions in Lake Champlain, and in New Jersey in 1776. they consolidated with the 24th regiment in January of 1777, and were re-designated as Greaton's Regiment. This is an extremely nice example of an early continental regiment button. Another Gem in an American Revolutionary War button Collection. The button's simple pattern depicts an Arabic style Regimental number "25" on an open field with a thin raised rim.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a One-Piece Casting for the Reverse Shank. The Shank is original, straight, and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-6:
History: Yes Recorded Sales Price:                   No
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ Connecticut ~

The Don Troiani Collection.
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1776 CONTINENTAL ARTILLERY

Color: An Ocher Brown with Green Encrustations.
Metal: Slightly Convex, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Brass.
Size: 22mm. (21mm)
Present Condition: An Excavated Button, Fair Planchet, Good High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: In 1776, Congress authorized the first three Artillery regiments for the Continental Army. Records indicate that Henry Knox placed an order for his regiment early in 1776 with a Mr. Clark who was a button maker. Several buttons of this style were also found in the ruins of Fort Clinton, which was destroyed in the early part of the war of October, 1777. Records show there were three types of Continental Artillery buttons manufactured: solid cast brass, copper repousse with wood backs, and cast pewter. The first example pictured above is of solid cast brass. This is an American manufactured button that was issued to the enlisted soldiers early on in the war. This was continually made and issued right up to nearly the of the war. This specimen is the enlisted man's pattern. The button's pattern depicts a Cannon with a raised Grand Union Flag in behind it. The button's design has a plain edge border.
Reverse Button Analysis: This Reverse has a sweated on Copper Loop Shank. The shank is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-7:
History: Yes               Recorded Sales Price:    Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

Robert's Notes: Records show that in 1781, there was an order placed to James Byers, a Philadelphia manufacturer for a smaller waistcoat/vest size of this pattern in cast brass, but the order was denied. Only one size was manufactured. Most likely because of limited funds.

Excavated in the Hudson Highlands.~
The RJ Silverstein Collection.

1781 CONTINENTAL ARTILLERY (French Import Style)

Color: An Ochre Pigment with Green Encrustations.
Metal: 2-Piece Repousse Sheet Copper, Possibly Gilded.
Size: 24mm.
Rarity: R-3 (Only two examples are known to have survived with a pewter replaced backs for the shank).
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Fair Planchet Casting, Good High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: The first appearance of these French Import style copper repousse buttons probably comes from an order placed by Colonel John Laurens in April 1781. The order was filled by Sabatier Sons and Despres. It arrived on the French ship Duque Dourin in Boston Harbor in August 22, 1781. Originally this button was slated for officers, but it's quantities found throughout the Hudson Valley indicate that it was used by enlisted men as well. This button has been known to have been originally wrapped around Florida's Boxwood for the shank, and also soldiers in the field crimped them around pewter cast U.S.A. buttons. This French import style artillery button is made of repousse sheet copper, and was intended to be used with a wooden back with cat gut cord. The button's pattern depicts a Cannon with a raised Grand Union Flag behind. The high relief pattern is set on a flat field with a raised pie crust border. This button has been mostly excavated around the various forts in the New York's Hudson Valley Region, and around West Point.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a four hole wooden back type shank that and uses cat gut cord for the attachment.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-8:
History: Yes                Recorded Sales Price:   Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

Excavated in the Hudson Highlands.~
The RJ Silverstein Collection.

1778 CONTINENTAL ARTILLERY COEHORN MORTAR BUTTON

Color: An Orange Silvery Mix.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 17mm.
Present Condition: A Strong Planchet with a Strong High Relief Pattern
Isabela's Notes: This example is the third type of manufactured Artillery button, which is made in a one-piece cast pewter. The Coehorn Mortar design was used as the small size button to be worn in-conjunction with the large size cannon pattern. This design has also been found in sheet copper for officer's use. The Copper Officer's pattern only differentiates by a single raised line border; instead of a double concentric ring border for the enlisted man's pewter issue. This pattern is usually difficult to obtain, and most found for sale are in poor shape. This example above is an exceedingly nice example of this issue. The button's pattern depicts a Coehorn Mortar on a flat field with a raised double concentric ring border. The planchet on this button is solid, and shows no metal deterioration or edge loss. The motif has a clear image, and the border is still nicely raised.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a One-Piece Casting for the Reverse Shank. The Loop Shank is unfortunately broken off.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-9:
History: No        Recorded Sales Price: Not For Sale
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New Jersey ~

Jim Dews, The Keemakoo's Collection.
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Isabela's Notes: There is another Cast Pewter Pattern for Artillery that has been recovered around the West Point Area, and is thought to date to the early part of the revolution. The design has two field guns placed back to back with a collection of striped flags.~

1783 ROYAL ARTILLERY BUTTON (First Seen Post Revolution)

Color: A Brass Yellow/Brown with Green Encrustations.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Brass.
Size: 25mm.
Present Condition: A Non Excavated Example, Exceptional Planchet Casting, Exceptional High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: In 1779 an unofficial battalion was raised and fought in almost every campaign in America. In the American Revolution, British soldiers wore blank unmarked flat brass buttons. There may have been two possible types of officers repousse buttons with bone backs and cat gut cords that may have been used, but there have been no known excavated examples in North America. In 1782, the official Artillery button was adopted for all ranks. The button's pattern depicts three cannons at rest in the center. There are three cannon balls above the cannons in an arc. The design was placed in a sunken lined Norman Shield. Some button's reverses could have the raised Samuel Firmin back mark of "SF". The first order fulfillment probably wasn't until 1783, after the war ended. There have been no battlefields or campsites prior to 1784 that have shown this pattern to be found. In the example above, the brass planchet is solid and flat, and has no metal fatigue or deterioration. The surface has a clear image of all three Cannons, and the Cannon Balls have a clear unobstructed image in their field. The sunken Norman shield shows all the lines clearly, and has a nice aged green patina. This is an outstanding example, and makes a nice representation of this first pattern issue.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a One Piece Casting for the Reverse Shank. The shank is original, straight, and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-11:
History: Yes                 Recorded Sales Price:    Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

Comes from England.~
The RJ Silverstein Collection.

1783 ROYAL ARTILLERY VEST/CUFF BUTTON (Post Revolution)

Color: This has an Olive Brown Patina.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Brass.
Size: 17mm. Cuff /Vest Size
Rarity: R-2
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet Casting, Strong High Relief Pattern.
Robert's Comments: In 1779 an unofficial battalion was raised and fought in almost every campaign in America. In the American Revolution, british soldiers wore blank unmarked flat brass buttons. There may have been two possible types of officers repousse buttons with bone backs and cat gut cords that may have been used, but there have been no known excavated examples in North America. In 1782, this official Artillery button was adopted for all ranks. The button's pattern depicts three cannons at rest in the center. There are three cannon balls above the cannons in an arc. The design was placed in a sunken lined Norman Shield. Some button's reverses should have the Samuel Firmin's raised back mark of "SF". The first order fulfillment probably wasn't until 1783, after the war ended. Even though the button above was excavated, it still clearly shows a good image of the original pattern.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a One Piece button with a loop shank. The shank is original, straight, and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-12:
History: Yes                Recorded Sales Price:    Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

Excavated in Upstate New York.~
The RJ Silverstein Collection.

1785-1801 ROYAL IRISH ARTILLERY

Color: Charcoal Ask Grey with White Encrustations.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Brass.
Size: 24mm.
Rarity: R-4
Variation: Dotted Shield Perimeter / Canon Wheel Even with Cannon Top / Modern Cannon.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Good Planchet Casting, Good High Relief Pattern.
Robert's Comments: This Artillery Unit was originally raised in Dublin Ireland in 1756, and was mostly comprised of various Royal Artillery Detachments. There are some records that show there was a small detachment from this regiment that served with Burgoyne's expedition in 1777; but for the most part, this regiment mostly served in the West indies in the 1790's. They they officially disbanded in 1801. The button's pattern depicts a Royal Crown surmounting an Irish harp. This is above a modern style cannon. The cannon has a short carriage, and the cannon's wheel is even with the top of the cannon. There are two raised dimples on each side of the crown. The high relief pattern is set within a sunken Norman Shield that has a lined field. This die variant does have the perimeter dots which completely goes around the inside of the shield's edge border. There are rarer die variants known that do not posses these perimeter dots.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one piece button with a Loop Shank. The shank is original and intact, but bent over.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-13:
History: No          Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: No

The Isabela Collection.~

1785-1801 ROYAL IRISH ARTILLERY

Color: Aged Brown with Orange & Green Undertones.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Gilded Brass.
Size: 24mm.
Rarity: R-5
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Good Planchet, Strong High Relief.
Variation: Canon Wheel Extends Past Cannon Top / Old Style Cannon at Rest / Crown Pattern Dotted / No Perimeter Dots.
Robert's Comments: This is the another die variant that was used by the Royal Irish Artillery. This button's pattern is slightly different then the other two examples I list. First, this might have been intended for officers instead of enlisted men since it is Gilded Brass. This button's pattern depicts an old style cannon at rest, with a ribbed breech. The cannon has a short carriage, and the wheel extends above the cannon. The crown itself is also a slightly different style. The perimeter uses a raised dotted pattern, as found on some other gilded buttons. The third noticeable variation is that there is no raised dotted border on the inside edge of the shield. This Artillery Unit was originally raised in Dublin Ireland in 1756, and was mostly comprised of various Royal Artillery Detachments. There are some records that show there was a small detachment from this regiment that served with Burgoyne's expedition in 1777; but for the most part, this regiment mostly served in the West indies in the 1790's. They they officially disbanded in 1801.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one piece button with a Loop Shank. The loop shank is missing. The surface is porous, corroded, and a bit uneven.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-13.1:
History: No          Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~New York~

The Isabela Collection.~

1784 HONORABLE EAST INDIA COMPANY (ROYAL ARTILLERY)

Color: Coppery Orange.
Metal: Flat, 2-Piece, Raised Design, Copper Repousse.
Size: 24mm.
Rarity: R-4
Present Condition: Anon Excavated Example, Exceptional Planchet, Exceptional High Relief Pattern.
Variation: Raised Leaf Border / Script Initials.
Robert's Comments: This is a Post Revolutionary War button, and has nothing to do with the American Revolution. In Don Troiani's new book, "Insignias of Independence", he states there is a portrait of an officer of the Madras Artillery by Thomas Hicky circa 1784, and the button belongs to the Honorable East India Company. The button's pattern depicts two large script initials, "R.A" in the center. The high relief pattern is set on a plain flat field, it has a raised dot in the center of the initials, and a thin leaf edge border.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a Bone back button with cat gut cord attachment.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-13.4:
History: No          Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: No

1785-1800 ENGLISH MILITIA ARTILLERY

Color: An Aged Brown Patina with Red Undertones.
Metal: Slightly Convex, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Brass.
Size: 26mm.
Rarity: R-5
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Good Planchet Casting, Strong High Relief Pattern.
Variation: Sunken Shield / 2 Cannons & Brown Bess In-Between / Artillery.
Robert's Comments: This is a rare Post-Revolution English Militia Artillery button. Most likely not an officer's button. After talking with Don. Troiani, I have come to believe that this button was most likely worn by someone serving in one of the many militia artillery units stationed in England. Most likely around the beginning of the 19th Century, maybe a few years before. The button's pattern depicts a sunken Norman Shield with a surmounting crown above. Within the shield there are two old style cannons pointing right, with a brown Bess musket in-between. The cannon's carriages are short, and the wheels extend past the top of the cannon. The left hand-side of the button's edge, the word, "ARTILLERY", is impressed in in capital letters, and the right hand-side, I believe says, "COAST". The high relief part of the pattern is set above and within the sunken shield. There is also a lined foundation within the shield. Outside of the shield is a wide oval edge border.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a Loop Shank. The shank is original, straight, and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-13.2:
History: Yes          Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~New York~

The Isabela Collection.~

My guess is English Militia , it's certainly not a regular army artillery button. Probably dug in UK where the unit stayed for it's entire existence. There was a huge number of UK militia units at the time , all with their own buttons and plates that sat out all the wars . dt

1785-1801 ROYAL IRISH ARTILLERY BUTTON

Color: This has an Olive Brown Patina.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Brass.
Size: 16.5mm. Cuff /Vest Size
Rarity: R-5
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Fair Planchet, Fair High Relief Pattern.
Robert's Comments: The button's pattern depicts a crown surmounting a harp which is above a cannon. There are two raised dimples on each side of the crown. This button's Royal Artillery Unit was originally raised in Dublin Ireland in 1756, from a Royal Artillery Detachment that was sent from England. There was a small detachment that served with Burgoyne's expedition in 1777, but this regiment mostly served in the West indies in the 1790's. They officially disbanded in 1801.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a soldered Copper Loop Shank. The copper loop is missing. The surface is extremely porous, and granular.


Library Records Has Limited Information on R-14:
History: Yes                 Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: No

1762-80 1st REGIMENT
Picardie Regiment.

Color: A Sea foam Greenish-Brown Mix.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, White Metal or Brass.
Size: 16mm.
Rarity: R-5
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet Casting, Strong High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This is a French enlisted man's pattern for the soldiers in the 1st Regiment. The button's pattern depicts the regimental number "1" in the center, which is enclosed by a broken circle with tulip or lili ends. The circle break is surmounted by a raised dimple. The high relief pattern is set on a plain field with a very thin raised edge collar. A detachment of this unit served as, "Ship Garrison" troops during the Yorktown, Virginia campaign in 1781.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is birdcage to turret shank. Shank is original, straight and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-15.1:
History: Yes                Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

1775-83 7th REGIMENT
Bourbonnais Regiment in 1775.
Piermont Regiment in 1776.
Champagne Regiment in 1779

Color: A Charcoal Brown with Rusty Orange Highlights.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Brass.
Size: 17mm.
Rarity: R-3,4
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Good Planchet Casting, Good High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This issue is the French enlisted man's pattern for the large coat button. In Sept-Oct 1779, they had a detachment at the siege of Savannah. In 1782, they had detachments in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. This older example probably dates back from when Bourbonnais had a regiment in Yorktown, Virginia. The button's pattern depicts a crude style regiment number, "seven" in the center of a broken circle with iris ends, and a dot above. The high relief pattern is set on a flat field with no raised edge border.
Reverse Button Analysis: This issue has a Turret style shank. The Shank is original, upright, and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-15:
History: Yes Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ Yes ~

Excavated near Yorktown, Virginia.~
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1776-91 11th REGIMENT
Guyenne Regiment 1762-1775~ (Bore 11, then re-designated 21st Reg.)
La Marine Regiment 1776-1791.

Color: A Charcoal Brown with Rusty Orange Highlights.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Brass.
Size: 17mm.
Rarity: R-6
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Fair Planchet, Good High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This French issue is the small size enlisted man's pattern that was used for a vest or cuff button. This regiment number is rarely excavated, and extremely hard to find. Another example has been found near Yorktown, VA. The button's pattern depicts the crude style regiment number, "eleven" in the center of a broken circle with iris ends, and a dot above. The high relief pattern is set on a flat field with a thin raised edge border.
Reverse Button Analysis: This issue has a Turret style shank. The Shank is original, upright, and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-16:
History: Yes Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

Excavated in Central Virginia.~
The Isabela Collection.~

1777-83 12th REGIMENT
Auxerrois Regiment 1777-83.

Color: Dirt Brown.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Brass.
Size: 17mm.
Rarity: R-6
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet Casting, Strong High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This French issue is the small size enlisted man's pattern. This is also extremely rare, and hard to find, only a few known to exist. This regiment had a detachment at the siege of Savannah in Sept-Oct 1779. In August of 1781, a detachment of this regiment played a small part on the raid on that took place on the Fort Prince of Wales, in Hudson Bay. The button's pattern depicts the crude style regiment number, "twelve" in the center of a broken circle with iris ends, and a dot above. The high relief pattern is set on a flat field with no raised edge border.
Reverse Button Analysis: The Boss is still intact, but the loop is broken off.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-17:
History: Yes                 Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

Excavated in Savannah, Georgia.~
The Isabela Collection.

One other specimen found in North Carolina.~

1776-79 15th REGIMENT
Bourbonnias Regiment 1776-1779.
Bearn Regiment 1779-1781.

Color: A Golden with Brown.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Bronze.
Size: 17mm.
Rarity: R-4
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet Casting, Strong High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This French issue is the enlisted man's pattern for a vest or cuff. This pattern has the old style numbers, with the combination of a raised edge. The button's pattern depicts the crude style regiment number, "fifteen" in the center of a broken circle with iris ends, and a dot above. The high relief pattern is set on a flat field with a thin raised edge border.
Reverse Button Analysis: This issue has a Turret style shank. The Shank is original, upright, and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-18:
History: Yes            Recorded Sales Price: For Sale
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New Jersey ~

The Keemakoo's Collection.~
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1776-91 51st REGIMENT
The Du Maine Regiment 1776-91

Color: An Olive Brown.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Brass.
Size: 23mm.
Rarity: R-4
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet Casting, Strong Raised Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This French issue is the large enlisted man's pattern for a coat button. This regiment had a detachment serving on fleet, as well as Gloucester Point during the siege of Yorktown Virginia in 1781. The button's pattern depicts the crude style regiment number, "twenty nine" in the center of a broken circle with iris ends, and a dot above. The high relief pattern is set on a flat field with a thin raised edge border.
Reverse Button Analysis: This issue has a Turret style shank. The Shank is original, upright, and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-19:
History: Yes            Recorded Sales Price: For Sale
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New Jersey ~

The Keemakoo's Collection.~
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1776-91 51st REGIMENT
Hainault Regiment, Martinique 1778-1783.

Color: A Bright Mustard Brown.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Brass.
Size: 23mm.
Rarity: R-4
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet Casting, Strong Raised Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This French issue is the enlisted man's pattern for a coat button. Originally the 33rd Regiment from 1762-75, and then the 40th until 1776. From 1776 to 1791 it used the 51st Regiment number. This regiment had a detachment at the siege of Savannah, in Sept-Oct of 1779.The button's pattern depicts the crude style regiment number, "twenty nine" in the center of a broken circle with iris ends, and a dot above. The high relief pattern is set on a flat field with no edge border. 
Reverse Button Analysis: This issue has a Turret style shank. The Shank is original, upright, and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-20:
History: Yes                Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location:      No

Excavated near Savannah, Georgia.~

1776-86 77th REGIMENT
Buckley's Regiment 1767-1775.
Beaujolais Regiment 1776-1786.

Color: A Yellowish-White.
Metal: 2-Piece, Raised Pattern, Gilded Brass.
Size: 26mm.
Rarity: R-5
Present Condition: A Non Excavated Example, Exceptional Casting, Exceptional High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This is a French Officer's pattern for a large coat button. This regiment traces it's origins to both the 2nd Light Royal Italian Regiment of 1671, and the Konigsmarch Regiment of 1680. It was dissolved in 1940. This button was kept in an extraordinary state, and was reported by the seller as having been removed from the original uniform. The button's pattern depicts the crude style regiment number, "seventy seven" in the center of a broken circle with iris ends, and a dot above. The high relief pattern is set on a flat field with no edge border.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a Bone Back with Cat Gut Cord.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-21:
History: Yes                Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location:               No

Pre-1776 79th REGIMENT
Pre-Dillion 1776.

Color: A Yellowish-White.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Brass.
Size: 17mm.
Rarity: R-5
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Exceptional Casting, Exceptional High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This is the French enlisted man's vest or cuff button. The number was assigned to the 90th regiment prior to 1776. This number was not given to another regiment after that date, so any buttons found were earlier buttons still in use. The button's pattern depicts the crude style regiment number, "seventy nine" in the center of a broken circle with iris ends, and a dot above. The high relief pattern is set on a flat field with no edge border.
Reverse Button Analysis: This issue has a Turret style shank. The Shank is original, upright, and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-22:
History: Yes                 Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ Connecticut ~

1781 80th REGIMENT
Lamarck's German Regiment.

Color: A Brass Yellow With Remnants of Gold.
Metal: 2-Piece, Raised Pattern, Gilded Brass. 
Size: 17mm.
Rarity: R-5
Present Condition: A Non Excavated Example, Exceptional Casting, Strong High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This French officer's vest or cuff button was nicely preserved. The button has a raised regimental number "80" in the center, that is enclosed by a raised broken circle with tulip or lili ends. The circle break is adorned by a raised dot. About 5% of it's original gilding appears to be retained. A detachment was known to be stationed in Rhode Island in June 1781, and participated in the raid on Lloyds Neck in July. A detachment was also known to serve with the Royal-Deux-Ponts (104 Regiment). The button's pattern depicts the crude style regiment number, "eighty" in the center of a double broken circle with iris ends, and a dot above. The high relief pattern is set on a flat field with no edge border.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a wooden back with cat gut cord attachment.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-23:
History: Yes                Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: No

1781 80th REGIMENT
Lamarck Regiment.

Color: A Sea foam Greenish-Brown Mix.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, White Metal or Brass.
Size: 17mm.
Rarity: R-5
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet Casting, Strong High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This is a French enlisted man's pattern for the 80th Regiment. The button's pattern depicts the regimental number "80" in the center, which is enclosed by a broken circle with tulip or lili ends. The circle break is surmounted by a raised dimple. The high relief pattern is set on a plain field with a very thin raised edge collar. Not sure if this numbered button reached stateside. This was a German regiment. There was a detachment assigned to Royal Deux Ponts 104th Regiment, and was stationed in Rhode Island in 1781. There was a detachment that participated in the Raid on Lloyd's Neck Bridge.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is birdcage to turret shank. Shank is original, straight and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-23.1:
History: Yes                Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

1780-83 85th REGIMENT
Saintonge Regiment.

Color: A Reddish Orange Brown Mix.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, White Metal or Brass.
Size: 15mm.
Rarity: R-5
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet Casting, Strong High Relief.
Isabela's Notes: This is a French enlisted man's pattern vest or cuff button. The button's pattern depicts the regimental number "85" in the center, which is enclosed by a broken circle with tulip or lili ends. The circle break is surmounted by a raised dimple. The high relief pattern is set on a plain field with a thin raised edge border.
This regiment had service in the United States between May of 1780 to June of 1783. They participated in the raid on Lloyd's Neck in July of 1781; and were at the siege of Yorktown, VA in Sept-October of 1781.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is birdcage to turret shank. Shank is original and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-23.1:
History: Yes                Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

Excavated near Yorktown, VA
The Isabela Collection~

1776-91 104th REGIMENT (German)
Royal-Deux-Ponts Régiment 1776-1791.

Color: A Pewter Gray with Brown Encrustations.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 26mm.
Rarity: R-5
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Fair Planchet Casting, Fair High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: Two battalions served in the United States from May 2, 1780 to June 1783. The regiment participated in the raid on Lloyd's Neck in July of 1781. The button has a raised regimental number "104" in the center of a raised broken circle with lili ends. There is a raised ornate dot above the top center. The surface is corroded and decayed, but the raised regimental number "104" is easy to see. The broken circle is mostly worn flat, but there still is a clear image in areas. The button's pattern depicts the crude style regiment number, "104" in the center of a double broken circle with iris ends, and a dot above. The high relief pattern is set on a flat field with a thin raised edge border.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The Boss is deteriorated, and the loop is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-24:
History: Yes                 Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New Jersey~

Excavated in the Battlegrounds of Green Spring Virginia.~
The Keemakoo's Collection.~

1781-83 97th REGIMENT - FRENCH OFFICER'S VEST BUTTON
Royal-Hesse-Darmstadt Regiment 1781-1783.

Color: A Golden with Brown.
Metal: 2-Piece, Raised Pattern, Gilded Brass.
Size: 17mm.
Present Condition: A Non Excavated Example, Exceptional Repousse, Exceptional High Relief.
Isabela's Notes: This is another example that was known to have been taken directly off a preserved uniform. This particular regiment was not known to have served in the American Theatre during war time. They were stationed mostly in the West Indies in December 1781 to April 1783. The button is an exceptional example of a French brass repousse button which has a wood back and uses cat gut cord for the attachment. The raised regimental number, broken circle, and raised dot has a good strong image. The surface unfortunately shows light scratches and abrasions, but it doesn't take away from the button's beauty, or high relief design. The button's pattern depicts the crude style regiment number, "ninety seventy seven" in the center of a broken circle with iris ends, and a dot above. The high relief pattern is set on a flat field with a thin raised edge border.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a two-piece button with a wood back and cat gut cord. Still intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-25:
History: Yes                Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: No
 

1776 INIMICA TYRANNIS PATTERN FROM BOSTON'S INDEPENDENT MILITIA

Color: An Olive Brown Orange Mixture.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter
Size: 23mm.
Rarity: R-5
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Poor Planchet, Fair High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: Originally this button was suppose to say "Hec Manus Inimica Tyrannis" on a plain field, but the design of a hand holding a drawn sword was thought to be more expressive then a motto, and also thought to be more representative of a fighting company. The original pattern idea also included a broken scabbard, but the design was never used for unknown reasons. The company's original Commander Henry Jackson was given an additional regiment in 1777, who were also issued this pattern. The button was used until 1781, and then they were consolidated with the 9th Massachusetts regiment. This button has been found in the Hudson Highlands, and also the New Boston Cantonment along with Massachusetts 9th Regiment buttons. Some additional research theorizes this button may have been pre-cast as early as July or August of 1776, which was before the General Court of Massachusetts received a petition for the uniform code which was in December 1776.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a One-Piece Casting for the Reverse Shank. The shank is unfortunately missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-26:
History: Yes                Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

The Isabela Collection.

1775 THOMAS 2ND REGIMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS GRAND ARMY

Color: A Silvery Ocher.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 22mm.
Rarity: R-7 (Only 2 known to exist)
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet, Strong Raised Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This is an exceptional example that has stood the test of time. The most likely theory is that this pattern is an exact style match for The Massachusetts Grand Army of 1775. Thomas commanded the 2nd regiment, and this button would be attributed to him. The button uses his initial instead of "2" for the regiment he commanded. This unit later consolidated with Cotton's 4th Regiment to form Washington's 23rd Continental Army Regiment. The pattern has the initial "T" in high relief, which is encompassed by a channeled double ring concentric border. Inside the channel is a series of 21 raised dots. An outstanding example of this exceedingly rare button.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a One-Piece Casting for the Reverse Shank. The Shank is original, straight, and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-27:
History: Yes                  Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

The second one known was found on Mount Independence.~

This was excavated on the New York-Massachusetts Border portion of the General Knox's trail.
This path was used by Knox to bring the Cannons over to George Washington when he was in Dorchester Heights Boston, from Fort Ticonderoga.~

THE NORTH CAROLINA USA PATTERN

Color: A Dusty Brown.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 22mm.
Rarity: R-5
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet, Strong High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This is an exceptionally rare pattern that is rarely seen or sold in the market. There is no data to when this pattern was first issued, but we do know the pattern was used during the Revolutionary War time frame. The current theory is that these were used by troops mostly stationed within North Carolina. There have been a few examples found with other regiment numbers, and also a few in South Carolina, and one in Maryland. The button's pattern depicts a large intertwined and over lapping USA in the center. There is a crude style N above, and C below the USA. The high relief pattern is set on a flat field with a thin pie-crust border.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a One-Piece Casting for the Reverse Shank. The Shank is original, straight, and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-28:
History: Yes                   Recorded Sales Price: No
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ North Carolina ~

Found along the banks of the town Creek in Bruinswick County, March 2011.~
There was a skirmish there when Cornwall came up from S.C and took Wilmington, N.C.

Excavated by Allen Gaskins.

3RD MASSACHUSETTS'S REGIMENT of 1781

Color: A Clear Polish Golden Brown
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 23.5mm.
Rarity: R-3
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Good Planchet, Fair High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This button's pattern depicts the abbreviation for Massachusetts above the Roman numeral, "III", below is the abbreviation for Regiment. The high relief pattern is set on a flat field with a thin scalloped edge border. This example has been found in some quantities in encampments in Boston and New York.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The Shank is original, straight, and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-29:
History: Yes                 Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

Excavated on Knox's Trail Massachusetts/Connecticut Border.~
 

5TH MASSACHUSETTS'S REGIMENT of 1781

Color: A Clear Polish Golden Brown.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 19mm. Vest or Cuff Size
Rarity: R-3
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet, Strong High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This is the small enlisted man's 1st pattern. This button's pattern depicts the abbreviation for Massachusetts above the Roman numeral, "IV", below is the abbreviation for Regiment. The high relief pattern is set on a flat field with a thin rope edge border.  This button is in surprisingly good condition, and was treated with some kind of clear crystalline enamel for preservation.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. Unknown information.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-30:
History: Yes                Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: No

6TH MASSACHUSETTS'S REGIMENT of 1781

Color: A Pewter Gray with Golden Orange Spots.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 17mm.
Rarity: R-3
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Fair Planchet, Fair High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This unit was part of the Continental Army's reorganization of 1781. There service was primarily garrison duty in the Hudson Valley and around West Point. This is the enlisted man's 2nd pattern, small size. The button's pattern depicts an arced "MASS" over the Roman numeral "VI" with crossed sword hangers below.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The Shank is original, straight, and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-31:
History: Yes                 Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

Excavated in the Hudson Valley, New York.~
The Isabela Collection.

7TH MASSACHUSETTS'S REGIMENT of 1781

Color: A Pewter Gray with A Glossy Finish .
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 17mm. Cuff Size
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Good Planchet, Fair High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This unit was part of the Continental Army's reorganization of 1781. There service was primarily garrison duty in the Hudson Valley, and around West Point. This is the enlisted man's 2nd pattern. The button's pattern depicts a small letter abbreviation for Massachusetts, "MASS" over the Roman numeral "VI" with a wreath below.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The shank is original, straight, and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-32:
History: Yes               Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ Virginia ~

The B. Henderson Collection.~
Picketpost.com

THE MASSACHUSETTS ORDNANCE BUTTON of 1778 - 2nd REGIMENT

Color: An Ocher Pigment of Brownish-Red.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, White Metal.
Size: 17mm.
Rarity: R-1
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet, Strong High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This button was originally purchased by the state of Massachusetts, but it's use was widespread by the troops throughout all of the New England Lines. This button was extremely common to campsites that were occupied by troops between the years of 1779-83. Records indicate that in 1778, the State of Massachusetts received over 2600 gross of what was termed Ordnance Buttons in both large 24mm., and small 17mm. sizes. They numbered one through ten. The small sizes 1, 2, 5, 7, & 9 appear to have been found in some quantities, while the larger pattern are more scarce. Only the larger 1, 2, and 9 in the 24mm. have been found to date. Most likely these were not attached to uniforms given or issued. Most likely these were issued loose, and they were given with no regard as to if the numbering coincided with the units that received them. Since supplies were scarce, they were probably given out, and you got what you got kind of thing is the most probable scenario. The button's pattern depicts a crude style regiment number, "2" on a slightly recessed field. The high relief pattern is set within a set of rings with the inside one broken with iris ends. T
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a Turret Style shank. The Turret is straight, upright and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-33:
History: Yes                 Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York

The Isabela Collection.~

THE MASSACHUSETTS ORDNANCE BUTTON of 1778 - 5TH REGIMENT

Color: An Earthy Grayish-Brown.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, White Metal.
Size: 17mm.
Rarity: R-1
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Good Planchet, Good High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This button was originally purchased by the state of Massachusetts, but it's use was widespread by the troops throughout all of the New England Lines. This button was extremely common to campsites that were occupied by troops between the years of 1779-83. Records indicate that in 1778, the State of Massachusetts received over 2600 gross of what was termed Ordnance Buttons in both large 24mm., and small 17mm. sizes. They numbered one through ten. The small sizes 1, 2, 5, 7, & 9 appear to have been found in some quantities, while the larger pattern are more scarce. Only the larger 1, 2, and 9 in the 24mm. have been found to date. Most likely these were not attached to uniforms given or issued. Most likely these were issued loose, and they were given with no regard as to if the numbering coincided with the units that received them. Since supplies were scarce, they were probably given out, and you got what you got kind of thing is the most probable scenario. The button's pattern depicts a crude style regiment number, "5" on a slightly recessed field. The high relief pattern is set within a set of rings with the inside one broken with iris ends. T
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a Turret Style shank. The Turret is straight, upright and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-34:
History: Yes                Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

The Isabela Collection.

THE MASSACHUSETTS ORDNANCE BUTTON of 1778 - 7TH REGIMENT

Color: An Olive Gray.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, White Metal.
Size: 17mm.
Rarity: R-1
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Good Planchet, Good High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This button was originally purchased by the state of Massachusetts, but it's use was widespread by the troops throughout all of the New England Lines. This button was extremely common to campsites that were occupied by troops between the years of 1779-83. Records indicate that in 1778, the State of Massachusetts received over 2600 gross of what was termed Ordnance Buttons in both large 24mm., and small 17mm. sizes. They numbered one through ten. The small sizes 1, 2, 5, 7, & 9 appear to have been found in some quantities, while the larger pattern are more scarce. Only the larger 1, 2, and 9 in the 24mm. have been found to date. Most likely these were not attached to uniforms given or issued. Most likely these were issued loose, and they were given with no regard as to if the numbering coincided with the units that received them. Since supplies were scarce, they were probably given out, and you got what you got kind of thing is the most probable scenario. The button's pattern depicts a crude style regiment number, "7" on a slightly recessed field. The high relief pattern is set within a set of rings with the inside one broken with iris ends. T
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a Turret Style shank. The Turret is straight, upright and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-35:
History: Yes                  Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

Previously Robert Thebert Sr. Collection.~
The Isabela Collection.

THE MASSACHUSETTS ORDNANCE BUTTON of 1778 - 9TH REGIMENT

Color: An Ocher Pigment of Brownish-Yellow.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, White Metal.
Size: 17mm.
Rarity: R-1
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet, Strong High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This button was originally purchased by the state of Massachusetts, but it's use was widespread by the troops throughout all of the New England Lines. This button was extremely common to campsites that were occupied by troops between the years of 1779-83. Records indicate that in 1778, the State of Massachusetts received over 2600 gross of what was termed Ordnance Buttons in both large 24mm., and small 17mm. sizes. They numbered one through ten. The small sizes 1, 2, 5, 7, & 9 appear to have been found in some quantities, while the larger pattern are more scarce. Only the larger 1, 2, and 9 in the 24mm. have been found to date. Most likely these were not attached to uniforms given or issued. Most likely these were issued loose, and they were given with no regard as to if the numbering coincided with the units that received them. Since supplies were scarce, they were probably given out, and you got what you got kind of thing is the most probable scenario. The button's pattern depicts a crude style regiment number, "9" on a slightly recessed field. The high relief pattern is set within a set of rings with the inside one broken with iris ends.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a Turret Style shank. The Turret is straight, upright and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-36:
History: Yes                  Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

The Isabela Collection.

2nd Foot Guards (Coldstream Guards) 1773-87

Color: Dark Brown.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Gilded Brass.
Size: 17mm.
Rarity: R-5
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet, Good High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This is the small size officer's button. The button's pattern depicts a shallow recessed center circle with the letters, "Cm.Gds." This is surrounded by a raised circle of rays. These officers composed a composite Brigade of Guards with the 1st and 3rd of Foot. There campaigns included the New York in 1776, Philadelphia in 1777, Monmouth Courthouse in 1778, Fort Lafayette on Verplank's Point in 1779, Fort Tyron, Spring Field, N.J. in 1780, then to Camden, and Guilford Courthouse. The remnants of the brigade was captured at the siege of Yorktown, Virginia. They returned to Great Britain in 1783.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank.. The Shank is original, straight, and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-36:
History: Yes                 Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

The Isabela Collection.~

3rd Foot Guards (Scots Guards) 1st Pattern 1767-70

Color: A Creamy Brown.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Gilded Brass.
Size: 25mm.
Rarity: R-6
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet, Strong High Relief.
Isabela's Notes: This pattern was known to have changed three times by 1775. This is the first pattern and dates from 1760 to 1770. This is the large coat button. The button's pattern depicts a raised, "Gds3" in the center of a dotted raised circle channel. there is a leaf pattern within the channel. These officers composed a composite Brigade of Guards with the 1st and 2nd of Foot. There campaigns included the New York in 1776, Philadelphia in 1777, Monmouth Courthouse in 1778, Fort Lafayette on Verplank's Point in 1779, Fort Tyron, Spring Field, N.J. in 1780, then to Camden, and Guilford Courthouse. The remnants of the brigade was captured at the siege of Yorktown, Virginia. They returned to Great Britain in 1783.
Reverse Button Analysis: The Boss is still present, but the loop is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-37:
History: Yes                Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ Canada ~

The P.E.I. Collection.

3rd Foot Guards (Scots Guards) 3rd Pattern 1775-83

Color: Dark Brown.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Pewter.
Size: 24mm.
Rarity: R-5
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet, Strong High Relief.
Isabela's Notes: This is the third pattern for the enlisted man's large size coat button. The button's pattern has a depressed center well that is surrounded by a series of alternating long and short rays. In-between the rays are rectangles made of 5 lines. Within the center well is a raised Arabic "3" on the left and a "G" on the right. This is separated by a surmounting Stemmed Thistle in relief. These officers composed a composite Brigade of Guards with the 1st and 2nd of Foot. There campaigns included the New York in 1776, Philadelphia in 1777, Monmouth Courthouse in 1778, Fort Lafayette on Verplank's Point in 1779, Fort Tyron, Spring Field, N.J. in 1780, then to Camden, and Guilford Courthouse. The remnants of the brigade was captured at the siege of Yorktown, Virginia. They returned to Great Britain in 1783.
Reverse Button Analysis: The Boss is still present, but the loop is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-38:
History: Yes                  Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

Excavated in New Jersey.~
The Isabela Collection.

5th Regiment of Foot (Pre-1778)

Color: A Pewter Brown.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, White Metal.
Size: 23mm.
Rarity: R-2
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet, Strong High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This regiment arrived in Boston in July of 1774. They fought in Lexington-Concord, Bunker Hill, Long Island, White Plains, Germantown, and Brandywine. Left for the West Indies in 1778. In 1782, they received the title, "Northumberland Regiment." This button is the large enlisted man's pattern. The button's pattern depicts a raised Roman regimental number, "V" in the center. The high relief pattern is set on a plain field with a thin a pie-crust border.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The Boss is still present, but the loop is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-39:
History: Yes                Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ Virginia ~

5th Regiment of Foot (1790-97)

Color: A Reddish Brown.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, White Metal.
Size: 23mm.
Rarity: R-2
Present Condition: A Non Excavated Example, Strong Planchet, Strong High Relief.
Isabela's Notes: This is the large enlisted man's pattern. The button's pattern depicts an Arabic number, "5" within a broken circle with iris ends, and a surmounting dot. The high relief pattern is set on a plain flat field with a pie crust border. This pattern dates to after the Revolutionary War, but examples have been found at Fort Erie.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The Boss is still present, but the loop is missing

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-40:
History: Yes Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

The RJ & Debra Silverstein Collection.

5th Regiment of Foot (1790-97)

Color: A Dark Brown.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, White Metal
Size: 17mm. Cuff or Vest Size.
Rarity: R-3
Present Condition: A Non Excavated Example, Strong Planchet, Strong High Relief.
Isabela's Notes: This is the small enlisted man's cuff or vest button. The button's pattern depicts an Arabic number, "5" within a broken circle with iris ends, and a surmounting dot. The high relief pattern is set on a plain flat field with a pie crust border. This pattern dates to after the Revolutionary War, but examples have been found at Fort Erie.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The Boss is still present, but the loop is missing

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-41:
History: Yes                Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

The David Gerber Collection.

1768-86 8th Regiment of Foot (King's)

Color: An Ochre Brown With A Slight Red Undertone.
Metal: Slightly Convex 1-Piece, Raised Design, Pewter.
Size: 23mm.
Rarity: R-2
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Good Planchet, Strong Impression.
Isabela's Notes: This is the large size enlisted man's pattern. The button's pattern depicts a medium size," K" stamped over a large  Arabic number, "8". This impressed pattern is set on a slightly convex field with a cable border. This regiment mostly served along the Canadian / New York border. Most service was in cooperation with Loyalists, and native Indians. Many skirmishes were in the defense of Canada against the French.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The Boss is still present, but the loop is missing

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-42:
History: Yes                Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: No

Excavated near Savannah, Georgia.~

9th Regiment of Foot 1775-81

Color: A Pewter Gray.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size:18mm.(21.4mm) This was cut down to cuff size.
Rarity: R-3
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Fair Planchet, Fair Impressions.
Isabela's Notes: This regiment landed in Quebec in May of 1776, and served in military actions with Carleton and Burgoyne. Imprisonment at Saratoga in 1777, and remained prisoners of war until they finally returned to Great Britain in 1781. This is an enlisted man's pattern coat size pattern that was cut down and turned into a toy Wizzer (i believe). The button has a slightly domed face with a raised Roman IX in the center, and is encircled by a raised border.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The shank boss has been added and then 2 attachment holes drilled.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-43:
History: Yes Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ Virginia ~

The B. Henderson Collection.
The Picketpost.com

10th Regiment of Foot 1768-1778

Color: A Charcoal Gray.
Metal: 1-Piece, Slightly Convex, Impressed Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 17mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet Casting, Strong Impressions.
Isabela's Notes: This is the enlisted man's pattern. It button's pattern depicts an Arabic number "10" impressed in the center on a plain field with no edge border. An interesting fact is that their belt plates, swords and other insignia bears a Roman "X", their buttons use an Arabic number. In October of 1774, the regiment was sent to Boston. They served in a regiment of in detachments at Bunker Hill, Lexington-Concord, and then in the New York Campaign in 1776. In 1777, on to the Philadelphia campaign, and then home to England in october of 1777. Enlisted men were drafted into other regiments. Titled the "North Lincolnshire Regiment in 1782.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The loop shank is broken off of the boss.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-88:
History: Yes                Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ South Carolina ~

Excavated in Beaufort County, South Carolina~
The K. Nixon Collection

1767-82 14th Regiment of Foot

Color: A Dark Pewter Gray.
Metal: Slightly Convex, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 17mm.
Rarity: R-3
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Fair Planchet, Good Impression.
Isabela's Notes: In 1768, they arrived in Boston from Halifax. In 1772 the regiment was sent to East Florida. In 1775, part of the regiment was sent to Virginia, and in 1776, they participated in actions at the Great Bridge. In 1776, they were sent to New York, and the remaining men were drafted into other regiments. Officers returned to England. This is the enlisted man's pattern of a small vest or cuff button. The button's pattern shows an incuse Arabic number "14" on a slightly convex field with a pie-crust border.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The boss is still present, but the loop shank is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-44:
History: Yes Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ Florida ~

Excavated in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.~

15th Regiment of Foot (Post Rev. 1786-93)

Color: A Silvery Brown.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 20mm.
Rarity: R-2
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Poor Planchet, Strong High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This newer style is the enlisted man's pattern. Dates to post Rev War, and most likely was limited to service in Canada. Probably replaced the J5 shortly after the war ended. The button's pattern shows a raised eight pointed star with a raised Arabic Roman Numeral, "XV" within a center well circle. The high relief pattern is set on a flat field with no raised border edge.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The boss is still present, but the loop shank is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-45:
History: Yes Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: No

16th Regiment of Foot 1767-82

Color: A Pewter Gray.
Metal: Slightly Convex, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 17mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Fair Planchet, Good Impression.
Isabela's Notes: This is the enlisted man's small size button. The button's pattern depicts an incised Arabic number, "16" with a thin pie crust edge border. This regiment arrived in Pensacola Florida in 1767, and then went on to several southern ports. In August 1776, a small detachment from this regiment went to New York. In 1778, four companies from this regiment were stationed in Baton Rouge, and then later captured in 1779. They had a light infantry company fight at Cowpens, S.C. in 1781, and then finally returned to England in 1782.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The boss is still present, but the loop shank is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-46:
History: Yes                Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

Previously the Robert Thebert Collection.~
The Isabela Collection.

21st REGIMENT of FOOT ( Royal North British Fuzileers ) 1775-82

Color: A Dark Silver.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 25mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Good Planchet, Strong Impressions.
Isabela's Notes: This is the enlisted man's large size coat button. The button's pattern depicts an incised Arabic numeral "21" in the center with a Crown above. Under the number is a Thistle. The impressed pattern is set on a flat field with a thin cable edge border. This regiment was stationed in West Florida from 1765-70, then went to Quebec for three years. In 1773, the regiment returned to Great Britain. In May of 1776, they went back to Quebec and had operations on Lake Champlain and Valcour Island. In 1777, they were in the Saratoga campaign, and then returned home to England again in 1781.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The boss is still present, but the loop shank is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-47:
History: Yes Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

Excavated in Upstate New York.~
The Isabela Collection.

23rd REGIMENT of FOOT (Royal Welsh Fuzileers)

Color: A Deep Chocolate.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 16mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Fair Planchet, Fair High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: A very active company during the American Revolutionary War. All companies were fighting at Lexington-Concord on April 19, 1775, and they had flank companies at Bunker Hill. From 1776 to 1783 they had detachments stationed in New York City. New York Campaign of 1776, including White Plains, Long Island, and Fort Washington. Then in 1777, the Philadelphia Campaign, and also including Brandywine. They retreated into New Jersey in 1778 from Monmouth. They also served as Marines on ships off the coast of Rhode Island from July to September of 1778. In 1779 they were at Fort Lafayette, Stony Point and Verplank's point. In the December of 1779, they went to Charleston S.C., and had many skirmishes and operations in the Carolinas, including Guilford Court House, and Camden. Went to Virginia, and served there until the surrender at Yorktown in 1781. A small company was sent to New York from Charleston in 1782. They returned home to England in 1783. This button is the small enlisted man's pattern worn in 1780. The button's pattern shows the insignia of the Prince of Whales; which is Three Feathers over a small ribbon. The Roman Numeral, "XXIII " with a beaded border is in the legend below.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The Boss is still present, but the loop shanks is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-48:
History: Yes                 Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

Excavated in Virginia.~
The Isabela Collection.

24th REGIMENT of FOOT 1768-81

Color: A Pewter Gray with Rusty Orange Patches.
Metal: Slightly Convex, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter..
Size: 22mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Good Planchet, Good High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This regiment first arrived in Quebec in June of 1776. They saw action at Sorel, and the Carleton expedition on Lake Champlain. In 1777, the Burgoyne campaign with a battle at Freeman's farm against American soldiers commanded by General Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold. This is one of the harder buttons to obtain since most of Burgoyne's men were taken prisoners. This is the enlisted man's large size coat button. The button's pattern depicts a large Arabic style number, "24" in the center of a plain field. This high relief pattern is set on a slightly convex field with a narrow cable edge border. The regiment received the title "2nd Warwickshire" in 1782.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The Boss is still present, but the loop shank is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-49:
History: Yes                   Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ Connecticut ~

Excavated on a Burgoyne Campsite.~
The D. Troiani Collection.

24th REGIMENT of FOOT 1789-96

Color: A Dark Chocolate Brown.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, White Metal.
Size: 15mm. Cuff or Vest Size.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Good Planchet, Fair High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This button pattern is post Rev. War which pattern dates from 1796-96. This is the small size enlisted man's vest or cuff button. The button's pattern shows a raised leaf border encompassing the Arabic style number, "24" in the center. The high relief pattern is set on a flat field with a raised leaf design edge border. Some specimens have been found in Fort Mackinac. The British built a fort during the American Revolutionary War to control the strategic straights of Mackinac between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. This was done to secure the fur trade. The British actually didn't release it until 15 years after the war. It became an American military outpost at the end of the 18th, and beginning of 19th century. The regiment received the title "2nd Warwickshire" in 1782.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The Boss is still present, but the loop shank is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-50:
History: Yes                Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ Canada ~

Excavated in Canada.~
The P.E.I. Collection.

28th REGIMENT of FOOT 1776-78

Color: A Pewter Gray with An Earthy Brown Texture.
Metal: Slightly Convex, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 25mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet, Strong High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: Unsure if this is a later variation of the pattern Troiani lists as B28.a Officer's Pattern. The only variation is there is no leaf border. The button's pattern has the same raised motif of a lion on top of a crown, which is above the raised Arabic style number, "28". The high relief pattern is set on a slightly convex field with no edge border. This pattern would have only been used until 1778. This regiment arrived in New York in 1778. They were involved in the Battle of White Plains, and in 1777 the raid on Danbury. The regiment was involved in the Philadelphia campaign, including Brandywine and Germantown. In 1778, a small battle at Quintin's Bridge, in New Jersey. In the winter of 1778 they went to Florida and then on to St. Lucia, and Barbados. They were granted the title, "Gloustershire Regiment" in 1782.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The Boss is still present, but the loop is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-51:
History: Yes                Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location:              No

Paul's button collection.

29th REGIMENT of FOOT 1773-87

Color: A Silvery Green Patina.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, White Metal.
Size: 17mm. Cuff or Vest.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Good Planchet, Good Impressions.
Isabela's Notes: This is the enlisted man's small size vest or cuff button. The button's pattern has thin raised wall channel with a leaf design within. The button's pattern shows a crude style Arabic number, "29" in the center. A small party of this regiment was involved in the Boston Massacre of 1770. The regiment was in Florida from 1771 until 1773 when they returned to England. Re-outfitted, they arrived in Quebec in 1776, and had action in Sorel, Montreal, and Three Rivers. Four companies from this regiment served as Marines on Valcour Island Flank companies from this regiment were captured at Saratoga. Remainders of this regiment served at various posts in Canada until 1787 when they returned again to England. Also Carlton expedition in 1780. They were granted the title, "Worcestershire Regiment" in 1782.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The Boss is still present, but the loop is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-52:
History: Yes                 Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

Excavated in Upstate New York.~
The Isabela Collection.

29th REGIMENT of FOOT 1775-87

Color: A Silvery Green Patina.
Metal: 1-Piece, Slightly Convex, Raised Design, Pewter.
Size: 17mm. Cuff or Vest.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Good Planchet Casting, Good High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: There appears to be two die variants with this pattern. One that is in relief, and one that is incised. This is the enlisted man's small size vest or cuff button. The button's pattern has thin raised dotted channel with a floral leaf design within. The button's pattern shows a crude style Arabic number, "29" on a roundish dome in the center. The high relief pattern is set on a plain field with a flat edge border. A small party of this regiment was involved in the Boston Massacre of 1770. The regiment was in Florida from 1771 until 1773 when they returned to England. Re-outfitted, they arrived in Quebec in 1776, and had action in Sorel, Montreal, and Three Rivers. Four companies from this regiment served as Marines on Valcour Island Flank companies from this regiment were captured at Saratoga. Remainders of this regiment served at various posts in Canada until 1787 when they returned again to England. Also Carlton expedition in 1780. They were granted the title, "Worcestershire Regiment" in 1782.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The Boss is still present, but the loop is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-52.1:
History: Yes          Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

Excavated in Upstate New York

31st REGIMENT of FOOT

Color: A Pewter Gray with Charcoal & Orange Patches.
Metal: High-Convex, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 17mm. Cuff or Vest.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Good Planchet, Good Impressions.
Isabela's Notes: This is the enlisted man's smaller vest or cuff button. The pattern dates from 1770 to 1784. The button shows a high-convex obverse, with  the stamped Arabic style number, "31" in the center. The button's edge is adorned with a thin cable border. This regiment came to Florida in 1765, and remained until 1772 when it got stationed in St. Vincent. Went to Quebec in 1776, and was stationed at various outposts including Sorel, St. Anthony, and St. Denis until the winter of 1777. The regiment had flank companies join Burgoyne's invasion, which led to the capture at Saratoga. They remained prisoners until 1781, and then returned back to their regiment. Remainder of the regiment that stayed in Canada until 1787. In 1780 they had a light expedition to Ticonderoga. They were granted the title, "Huntingtonshire" in 1782.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The Boss is still present, but the loop is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-53:
History: Yes                Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location:              No

Excavated in St. Augustine Florida.~

31st REGIMENT of FOOT 1770-84

Color: A Pewter Gray.
Metal: 1-Piece, Slightly Convex, Impressed Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 24mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet Casting, Strong Impressions.
Isabela's Notes: This is the enlisted man's coat size pattern which dates from 1770 to 1784. The button's pattern has a stamped Arabic style number "31" in the center. The impressed pattern is set on a slightly convex field with a narrow cable border. This regiment came to Florida in 1765, and remained until 1772 when it got stationed in St. Vincent. Went to Quebec in 1776, and was stationed at various outposts including Sorel, St. Anthony, and St. Denis until the winter of 1777. The regiment had flank companies join Burgoyne's invasion, which led to the capture at Saratoga. They remained prisoners until 1781, and then returned back to their regiment. Remainder of the regiment that stayed in Canada until 1787. In 1780 they had a light expedition to Ticonderoga. They were granted the title, "Huntingtonshire" in 1782.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a loop shank. The Boss is still present, but the loop is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-53.1:
History: Yes                Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ Florida ~

D. Troiani Collection

33 Regiment of Foot 1776-1783

Color: A Pewter Gray.
Metal: 1-Piece, Slightly Convex, Impressed Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 23mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet Casting, Strong Impressions.
Isabela's Notes: This is the enlisted man's pattern. The button's pattern depicts an Arabic number "33" impressed in the center of a plain field with a cable border. This is the most common pattern found from this regiment. The 33rd Regiment arrived in Cape Fear North Carolina in 1776. They were very active in Charleston South Carolina in the beginning of the war. In 1776 they went up to New York for campaigns in Long Island, White Plains, and Fort Washington. In 1777, they went to Pennsylvania for the Philadelphia campaign, and also participated in Brandywine, Germantown, and Whitemarsh. There was a small detachment of 50 men which joined in the Burgoyne expedition which was taken in Saratoga. In 1778, they retreated through New Jersey and had actions at Monmouth Courthouse. 1779, some action in Old Tappan New York. Latter in December 1779 they were sent to Charleston for that siege. A small detachment stayed in Charleston, while others has operations in the other part of the Carolina's including Camden and Guilford Courthouse. Has some action in Green Spring, VA, and then finally surrendered at Yorktown, VA in 1781. Returned home in 1783 after being imprisoned. In 1782 they were granted the title "1st Yorkshire West Riding".
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a slightly concave one-piece button with a loop shank. The shank is broken off of the boss. Blank back, mold line.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-89:
History: Yes                Recorded Sales Price: Owner Dug it
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ South Carolina ~

Excavated in Charleston ,South Carolina~
The K. Nixon Collection

34th REGIMENT of FOOT 1768-80

Color: A Dark Silver Mixed With A Light Green Patina.
Metal: 1-Piece, Slightly Convex, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 22mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Good Planchet Casting, Good High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This is the enlisted man's coat button. This pattern has a larger size 25mm. Officer's silver Repousse and a smaller 17.5mm.for a soldier's vest or cuff. The button's pattern has a raised Arabic style number, "34" in the center of a plain field with a cable border. This regiment arrived in Quebec in May of 1776. Flanking companies joined Burgoyne's 1777 campaign, and got taken prisoners at Saratoga. There was a small detachment stationed at Fort Stanwix and Oriskany, and light companies from this regiment at Oswego in 1780. In Post War 1784-86, they had a detachment at Fort Mackinac to secure fur trade. They received the title, "Cumberland Regiment" in 1782.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The Boss is still present, but the loop is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-54:
History: Yes                Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

Excavated in New York~

34th REGIMENT of FOOT 1776-86

Color: A Dark Silver Mixed With A Light Green Patina.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 25mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Good Planchet, Good High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This button is the large size officer's coat button. This is more then one die variant, and this die variant has the thick numbers. The button's pattern has an Arabic style number, "34" in the center with large petals surrounding. The high relief pattern is set on a lined field with a thin raised edge border. This regiment arrived in Quebec in May of 1776. Flanking companies joined Burgoyne's 1777 campaign, and got taken prisoners at Saratoga. There was a small detachment stationed at Fort Stanwix and Oriskany, and light companies from this regiment at Oswego in 1780. In Post War 1784-86, they had a detachment at Fort Mackinac to secure fur trade. They received the title, "Cumberland Regiment" in 1782.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The Boss is still present, but the loop is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-54:
History: Yes                 Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

Excavated in New York.~
The Isabela Collection.

35th REGIMENT of FOOT 1775

Color: A Silvery Brown.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, White Metal.
Size: 21mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Fair Planchet, Good High Relief.
Isabela's Notes: This is the large size enlisted man's coat button. The button's pattern shows a raised Arabic style number, "35" in the center of a plain field. The high relief pattern is set on s flat field with a thin raised cable border. This regiment arrived in Boston on June 12, 1775, and immediately sent flank companies to Bunker Hill for the confrontation on June 17, 1775. In 1776, they were involved in the New York Campaign, as well as the battles in Long Island and White Plains. In 1778 they were sent to the Indies, and then to St. Lucia in 1779. In 1782 they captured St. Eustaius, and then went back to St. Lucia later in the year. They received the title,"Dorsetshire" in 1782.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The Boss is still present, but the loop is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-55:
History: Yes                 Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

Excavated in Piscataway, New Jersey.~

1776-89 37th REGIMENT of FOOT

Color: A Silvery Brown Mix.
Metal: Slightly Convex, 1-Piece, Raised Design, White Metal.
Size: 16mm. Cuff or Vest Size.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet, Good High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This is the enlisted man's small size cuff or vest button. The pattern shows a raised crown surmounting the Arabic style number, "37". There is a ribbon above the crown, and a wreath below the number in the bottom legend. In 1776, they arrived in Cape Fear, North Carolina, and then preceded to Charleston, S.C. by May. Afterward they went to New York and took part in the battle of Long Island and Fort Washington. In 1777, the regiment was in the Philadelphia campaign, including Brandywine and Germantown. In 1778, they retreated through New Jersey, and were involved in the battle at Monmouth Courthouse. In the winter of 1778-79 they camped in Staten Island, and then went to Newton Long Island for the preceding winter of 1779-80. In June of 1780, they were involved with the raid on Elizabethtown, New Jersey. They remained stationed in New York, and Staten Island up until October of 1783, and then stationed in Nova Scotia. Some detachments were stationed in St. Augustine Florida, and Newfoundland. The regiment returned home to Great Britain in 1789.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The Boss is still present, but the loop is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-56:
History: Yes                 Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

Previously The Robert Thebert Collection.
The Isabela Collection.

38th REGIMENT of FOOT

Color: A Pewter Gray.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, White Metal.
Size: 17mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet Casting, Good High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This is the small size enlisted man's cuff or vest button. The button's pattern depicts a large crown surmounting a large Arabic style regimental number, "38".  This high relief pattern is set on a plain flat field with no edge border. This regiment first arrived in Boston's port in July of 1774. They had flanking companies at Lexington-Concord, and an entire unit was present at Bunker Hill's battle. In 1776, the regiment was involved in the New York Campaign, including actions at Long Island, and the capture of Fort Lee. In the winter of 1779-80 they were in Flushing and Whitestone, N.Y. In the beginning of June 1780, they were in the Elizabethtown raid. At the end of June, they were involved in the battle of Springfield. In the spring of 1781, they were in Kingsbridge, and later they were in the raid of New London. In the winter of 1781-82 they were back in Flushing, N.Y. Afterward they were re-stationed at Fort Knyphausen in the city of New york for 8 months through 1782. In 1783, they returned to Great Britain. The regiment received the title "1st Staffordshire Regiment" in 1782.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The Boss is still present, but the loop is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-57:
History: Yes                 Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

The Isabela Collection.~

40th REGIMENT of FOOT (Post 1775 Pattern)

Color: A Silvery Mix of Greenish/Brown.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, White Metal.
Size: 16mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet Casting, Good High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This is the enlisted man's small size cuff or vest button. The button's pattern depicts a small Arabic regimental number "40" in the center of a wreath. The high relief pattern is set on a flat plain field with a raised channel border with a leaf design within. This regiment first arrived in Boston in June of 1775. They engaged in the New York campaign in 1776, and then went on to the battle at Princeton, New Jersey. Afterward they were in the Philadelphia campaign, with also engagements at Brandywine, a light company at Paoli, and the defense of the Chew House at Germantown. they returned to New York in 1778, and then went on to East Florida later in November of that year. They served in Antigua, and Barbados for three years, and then returned to New York in September of 1781. In 1781 they served as Marines. In the winter of 1781-82 they had a small company at Paulus Hook, and also participated on the New London Raid , and the assault on Fort Griswold. In 1783, they returned home to England.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The Boss is still present, but the loop is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-58:
History: Yes                 Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ Pennsylvania ~
Valley Forge Antiques.~

Isabela's Notes: An interesting fact is that in 1775, the uniforms intended for the British 40th, and 22nd of Foot were captured on the ship Hope. The uniforms were dyed and issued to the patriot soldiers serving in the Continental Army during the late months of 1775-76.

45TH REGIMENT of FOOT 1778-94

Color: An Ochre of Yellow, Brown & Red.
Metal: Flat, 2-Piece, Repousse Silvered Copper.
Size: 24mm.
Rarity: R-6
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Copper Repousse, Strong High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This is a large size officer's coat button. The button's pattern depicts a raised Arabic style regimental number, "45" in a center well. Surrounding the well is a raised star pattern. The high relief pattern is set on a flat plain field with no edge border. This regiment arrived in Boston in July of 1775. The regiment saw action in the New York campaign of 1776, including the Battle of Long Island. The regiment had a small detachment of a 100 men in the Danbury raid of 1777. In 1777, they had flanking companies in the Philadelphia campaign, including actions in Brandywine and Germantown. The regiment was primarily stationed for the defenses of upper Manhattan, which included Kingsbridge and Fort George. In September of 1778, the officers went back to England, and the men were drafted into other regiments. The officers that went back to England and reconstructed the regiment and was given the name, "Nottinghamshire" in 1782.
Reverse Button Analysis: This 2-piece button uses a wood / bone back with a cat gut cord for attachment. The wood is still in great shape, but the Cord is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-59:
History: Yes Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

The Isabela Collection.

47TH REGIMENT of FOOT

Color: A Rusty Brown.
Metal: Slightly Convex, 1-Piece, Raised Design, White Metal.
Size: 17mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Good Planchet, Good High Relief.
Isabela's Notes: This is the small size enlisted man's cuff or vest button. This button's pattern has the officer's style motif of a Lion surmounting a Crown over the Arabic style number, "47". The 47th regiment arrived in Boston in October of 1774. The Regiment had Flank companies at Lexington-Concord, and the rest of the regiment was at Bunker Hill. By March 1776, the regiment went to Halifax, and then on to Quebec. Other notable engagements was the successful defense of Diamond Island, Lake George by two companies. the remainder of the regiment surrendered at Saratoga. They also had a detachment involved in operations in Ohio in 1780. In 1781, they had two companies at Fort Michilimackinac. In 1782, all privates were rafted into the 8th of Foot. Officers and NCOs went back to England in October of 1782. They were granted the title," Lancashire" regiment in 1782.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The Boss is present present, but the Loop shank is crushed inward.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-60:
History: Yes Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

The Isabela Collection.

53rd REGIMENT of FOOT

Color: A Rusty Gray.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, White Metal.
Size: 21mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Fair Planchet, Good High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This is the 1st pattern of this style used for the enlisted men. This is the large size coat button. The button's pattern depicts an Arabic style regimental number, "53" in the center of a broken circle with iris ends, and a surmounting dot.  The high relief pattern is et on a flat plain field with thin raised edge border. The 53rd was originally raised in 1755 as the 55th Regiment, and then was re-numbered to the 53rd Regiment in 1757. The regiment would see it's first confrontation with Continental Troops when it arrived in Quebec city for the siege in May of 1776. The next notable campaign was under Guy Carlton in the Battle of Trois-Rivieres, and then the Battle of Valcour island in 1776. Except for some flank companies, the regiment missed the surrender with General Burgoyne at Saratoga in 1777, because they were part of the garrison at Fort Ticonderoga. Men from the other eight companies would serve under major Christopher Carleton, for Carleton's raid in 1778, and the burning of the valley's campaign in 1780. They finally returned home to England in 1787, after a few more lessor skirmishes.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The Boss is still present, but the loop is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-61:
History: Yes Recorded Sales Price: For Sale
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ Pennsylvania ~

The Horse Soldier.~
 

60th REGIMENT of FOOT 1768-72

Color: A Silvery Gray with Green Encrustations.
Metal: 1-Piece, Slightly Convex, Impressed Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 24mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet, Strong High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This is the 1st pattern for the enlisted man's large size coat button. The button's pattern has a raised Arabic number "60" in it's center. The high relief pattern is set on a plain convex field with a thin cable border. Many of these buttons were found around Fort Ticonderoga and Crown Point. I guess this regiment was broken up into 4 battalions which served in various locations though out North America-Canada, Caribbean Islands, West Indies, and the southern U.S. states like Georgia and Florida.
Reverse Button Analysis: The Boss is still present, but the loop is harshly broken off.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-62:
History: Yes                 Recorded Sales Price: No
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ Florida ~

J. Baldwin Collection

60th REGIMENT of FOOT 1775-85

Color: A Silvery Gray with Green Encrustations.
Metal: 1-Piece, Slightly Convex, Impressed Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 17mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet Casting, Strong High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This is the 3rd pattern for the enlisted man's large size coat button. The button's pattern has a raised wreath surrounding the Arabic style number "60" within it's center. The high relief pattern is set on a slightly convex plain field with no edge border. I guess this regiment was broken up into 4 battalions which served in various locations though out North America-Canada, Caribbean Islands, West Indies, and the southern U.S. states like Georgia and Florida.
Reverse Button Analysis: The Boss is still present, but the loop is harshly broken off.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-62.1:
History: Yes                Recorded Sales Price: No
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ Florida ~

J. Baldwin Collection

62nd REGIMENT of FOOT 1776

Color: A Dull Pewter Gray.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 24mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Good Planchet, Strong Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This is the large size enlisted man's coat button. The button's pattern has an  Arabic style regimental number, "62" within a broken circle with iris ends, and a surmounting dot. The 62nd arrived in Canada in 1776, and participated in the Battle at Trois Rivieres in June of that year. Several operations in Lake Champlain in 1776, and then joined in Burgoyne's expedition in 1777. They were captured at Saratoga, and returned home from prison in 1780. It was given the name "The Wiltshire Regiment" in 1782.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The Boss is still present, but the loop shank is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on B-63:
History: Yes                 Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

Excavated on a home site on the New York-Massachusetts Border.~

74th REGIMENT of FOOT 1779-83

Color: A Pewter Gray.
Metal: Slightly Convex, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 18mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Good Planchet, Good Relief Pattern Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This is the enlisted man's large size coat button. This button's pattern depicts a raised decorative leaf ring with the Arabic style regimental number, "74" in it's center. The high relief pattern is set on a slightly convex field with no edge border. The regiment landed in Halifax in 1778, and sent flank companies to New York in 1779, and the rest of the regiment went to fortify Castine, Maine. Several skirmishes, and kept a garrison there until the close of the war in 1783, then they went back to England.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The shank is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-64:
History: Yes                Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location:               No

Excavated in Maine.~

1770's SOUTH CAROLINA LOYALIST MOUNTED CAVALRY

Color: A Coppery Brown With Olive Undertones.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Copper.
Size: 28mm.
Rarity: R-6
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet Casting, Strong High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: The current theory put forth is that this is a Loyalist Mounted Cavalry button belonging to the South Carolina Dragoons. The loyalist were known to have a cavalry as well as infantry, and there was a South Carolina mounted unit of them. The button's pattern depicts a mounted rider with a drawn saber. The horse is shown charging upon a grassy mound. The high relief pattern is set on a stippled field with a channel border. Since fall 2010, several copper and pewter examples have surfaced.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. Boss is still present, but the loop shank is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-66:
History: Yes                 Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

Excavated in South Carolina .~
The Isabela Collection.

1777 NEW YORK VOLUNTEER LOYALIST BUTTON:

Color: A Flat Gold with Brown.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Gilded Brass.
Size: 22mm.
Rarity: R-7
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Good Planchet, Good High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: A very nice New York volunteer Button. Appears to retain a fair amount of gilt with a clear image of the original pattern. The button's pattern depicts the initials, N Y over V in the center. Encircling is an ornamental circle with two figure eights on the side and a bow below. The high relief pattern is set on a plain flat field with a thin raised dotted edge border.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The shank is reportedly original, straight, and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-67:
History: Yes                 Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ Connecticut ~

The Don Troiani Collection.
Historicalartprints.com

1770's NEW YORK LOYALIST BUTTON

Color: Silvery Brown.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 22mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated example, Fair Planchet, Good High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This could be a another variation of a NY Loyalist button. The lettering is reminiscent of the style used in that era, but again this could just be a button from around the late 18th century. There is no documentation that this was ever worn by loyalists during the war. The button's pattern depicts the abbreviation for New York in the center of a decorative ring. The high relief pattern is set on a flat plain field with no edge border.
Reverse Button Analysis: The Boss is still present, but the loop shank is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-68:
History: Yes                  Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

BRITISH LOYALIST VOLUNTEER BUTTON

Color: Golden Ochre Brown.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Brass.
Size: 14mm.
Rarity: R-5
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Fair Planchet, Fair High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: The pattern and the provenance for this button is Great Britain, but seller noted it was dug in New York. The seller also noted in the listing that there is an "RP" for Royal Provincials somewhere on the button, but i fail to detect it. So i will list it as a possible volunteer button that an English person brought over and used during the late 18th century. The button has a die crack at the eleven o'clock position from the edge to the crown. The button has a granular texture, and shows micro porosity though out the surface. The button's pattern depicts a double wall raised shield with the initials, "T*L over a V. There is a Crown above the shield. The high relief pattern is set on a plain flat field with no edge border. still has a viewable image that is easy to see.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The shank is original, straight, and intact. The surface is coarse, and has green encrustations.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-69:
History: Yes                 Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location:                No

1780 ROYAL PROVINCIAL LOYALIST BUTTON

Color: A Metal Brown with Orange Flair.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Copper.
Size: 22mm.
Rarity: R-7 (With this Border Variation)
Present Condition: An Excavated example, Good Planchet, Strong High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This button is most likely an enlisted man's large size coat button. The button's pattern depicts a small crown over the initials, "RP". The high relief pattern is set on a flat plain field with a raised border edge. One theory put forth is that these "RP" buttons did not exist before 1780. We do know by records that British loyalists used plain white metal buttons that were sent from England as early as 1776 for their Loyalist Troops. I am told by Don T. that this is an extremely rare type of Royal Provincial pattern, because it has a raised border.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a loop shank. The shank is original, straight, and intact.


Reverse Button Analysis: The Boss is still present, and the Iron loop shank is intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-70:
History: Yes Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

Excavated near Monck's Corners Charleston, South Carolina.~
The Isabela Collection.

Isabela's Notes: There are only two known patterns to exist for an officer's "Royal Provincial" button. The first is a 22mm. gilded Copper Repousse with a wood back. This was made for the Royal North Carolina Volunteers. This type has never been excavated, but examples have been found on period uniform jacket that dated around 1782-3. The second, is a 22mm. gilded one-piece copper button with a loop shank. This pattern has a raised Crown with flowers and thistles above the above foliated or script letters "RPV" (Royal Provincial Volunteers). There have been a few recovered specimens of this type from South Carolina, but again this was probably not commonly used.

1776 THE KING'S 4th AMERICAN REGIMENT

Color: White Gold Face with Gold Inlay.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Gilded Brass.
Size: 25mm.
Rarity: R-4
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Exceptional Planchet Casting, Exceptional Impressions.
Isabela's Notes: The design has a small incised English Crown inside the center field. This is encompassed by a double row of high relief stars that is set in a channel upon a stippled background. Circling around the border is the legend, "The Kings American Regiment" engraved in all Roman Font Capital Letters. There is also four high relief Separation Dots in-between each word. This type of officer's button was designed and made with the highest quality of manufacturing available at the time. They were usually made of gilded brass, and had Samuel Firmin's "SF" backmark. This regiment was originally raised as a New York garrison in 1777, and was called, "The Associated Refugees." They were stationed in several places in New York including, Flatbush, Flushing, and Kings Bridge. Their early campaigns included the attacks on Forts Clinton and Montgomery in the Hudson Valley, and in 1778, they joined part of the Rhode Island Garrison; and participated in the raid on Nantucket. Afterwards they returned back to New York in 1779. In 1780, they went to Virginia, and then onto Charleston, South Carolina. Afterwards they went onto Savannah, and had several operations in Georgia and Florida. They were titled the 4th American Regiment in 1781. The regiment was officially disbanded in 1784.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a One-Piece Casting for the Reverse Shank.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-71:
History: Yes Recorded Sales Price: Not for Sale
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ Canada ~

The P.E.I. Collection.

Isabela's Notes: The Original Buttons were Gold with White Faces, and then after 1778 they changed to Gold with Olive Green or Blue Faces.~

1776 THE KING'S 4th AMERICAN REGIMENT

Color: Charcoal Gray Face with Gold Inlay.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Gilded Brass.
Size: 16mm. (17mm.) Cuff Size.
Rarity: R-4
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet Casting, Strong Impressions.
Isabela's Notes: This is the small size officer's vest or cuff button. The design has a small incised English Crown inside the center field. This is encompassed by a double row of high relief stars that is set in a channel upon a stippled background. Circling around the border is the legend, "The Kings American Regiment" engraved in all Roman Font Capital Letters. There is also four high relief Separation Dots in-between each word. This type of officer's button was designed and made with the highest quality of manufacturing available at the time. They were usually made of gilded brass, and had Samuel Firmin's "SF" backmark. This regiment was originally raised as a New York garrison in 1777, and was called, "The Associated Refugees." They were stationed in several places in New York including, Flatbush, Flushing, and Kings Bridge. Their early campaigns included the attacks on Forts Clinton and Montgomery in the Hudson Valley, and in 1778, they joined part of the Rhode Island Garrison; and participated in the raid on Nantucket. Afterwards they returned back to New York in 1779. In 1780, they went to Virginia, and then onto Charleston, South Carolina. Afterwards they went onto Savannah, and had several operations in Georgia and Florida. They were titled the 4th American Regiment in 1781. The regiment was officially disbanded in 1784.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a One-Piece Casting for the Reverse Shank.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-72:
History: Yes Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

The Isabela Collection.

1778 THE KING'S 4th AMERICAN REGIMENT
They were titled the 4th American Regiment in 1781

Color: Yellow Gold With Purple/Blue Face.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Gilded Brass.
Size: 25mm.
Rarity: R-4
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Exceptional Planchet Casting, Exceptional Impressions.
Isabela's Notes: The design has a small incised English Crown inside the center field. This is encompassed by a double row of high relief stars that is set in a channel upon a stippled background. Circling around the border is the legend, "The Kings American Regiment" engraved in all Roman Font Capital Letters. There is also four high relief Separation Dots in-between each word. This type of officer's button was designed and made with the highest quality of manufacturing available at the time. They were usually made of gilded brass, and had Samuel Firmin's "SF" backmark. This regiment was originally raised as a New York garrison in 1777, and was called, "The Associated Refugees." They were stationed in several places in New York including, Flatbush, Flushing, and Kings Bridge. Their early campaigns included the attacks on Forts Clinton and Montgomery in the Hudson Valley, and in 1778, they joined part of the Rhode Island Garrison; and participated in the raid on Nantucket. Afterwards they returned back to New York in 1779. In 1780, they went to Virginia, and then onto Charleston, South Carolina. Afterwards they went onto Savannah, and had several operations in Georgia and Florida. They were titled the 4th American Regiment in 1781. The regiment was officially disbanded in 1784.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a One-Piece Casting for the Reverse Shank. The shank is original straight, and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-73:
History: Yes     Recorded Sales Price: Not for Sale
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ Canada ~

The P.E.I. Collection.~

Isabela's Notes: In 1778 the buttons changed to Gold with Blue Faces.~

1776 THE KING'S 4th AMERICAN REGIMENT

Color: Charcoal Gray Face with Gold Inlay.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Gilded Brass.
Size: 16mm. (17mm.) Cuff Size.
Rarity: R-4
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet Casting, Strong Impressions.
Isabela's Notes: This is the small size officer's vest or cuff button The design has a small incised English Crown inside the center field. This is encompassed by a double row of high relief stars that is set in a channel upon a stippled background. Circling around the border is the legend, "The Kings American Regiment" engraved in all Roman Font Capital Letters. There is also four high relief Separation Dots in-between each word. This type of officer's button was designed and made with the highest quality of manufacturing available at the time. They were usually made of gilded brass, and had Samuel Firmin's "SF" backmark. This regiment was originally raised as a New York garrison in 1777, and was called, "The Associated Refugees." They were stationed in several places in New York including, Flatbush, Flushing, and Kings Bridge. Their early campaigns included the attacks on Forts Clinton and Montgomery in the Hudson Valley, and in 1778, they joined part of the Rhode Island Garrison; and participated in the raid on Nantucket. Afterwards they returned back to New York in 1779. In 1780, they went to Virginia, and then onto Charleston, South Carolina. Afterwards they went onto Savannah, and had several operations in Georgia and Florida. They were titled the 4th American Regiment in 1781. The regiment was officially disbanded in 1784.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a One-Piece Casting for the Reverse Shank. The shank is original straight and intact. Even though there are some scratches, most of the gilt remains on the surface.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-75:
History: Yes Recorded Sales Price: Not for Sale
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

1778 KING'S 4th AMERICAN REGIMENT

Color: Marble Green with Gold Inlay.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Gilded Brass.
Size: 25mm.
Rarity: R-4
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Exceptional Planchet Casting, Exceptional Impressions.
Isabela's Notes: The design has a small incised English Crown inside the center field. This is encompassed by a double row of high relief stars that is set in a channel upon a stippled background. Circling around the border is the legend, "The Kings American Regiment" engraved in all Roman Font Capital Letters. There is also four high relief Separation Dots in-between each word. This type of officer's button was designed and made with the highest quality of manufacturing available at the time. They were usually made of gilded brass, and had Samuel Firmin's "SF" backmark. This regiment was originally raised as a New York garrison in 1777, and was called, "The Associated Refugees." They were stationed in several places in New York including, Flatbush, Flushing, and Kings Bridge. Their early campaigns included the attacks on Forts Clinton and Montgomery in the Hudson Valley, and in 1778, they joined part of the Rhode Island Garrison; and participated in the raid on Nantucket. Afterwards they returned back to New York in 1779. In 1780, they went to Virginia, and then onto Charleston, South Carolina. Afterwards they went onto Savannah, and had several operations in Georgia and Florida. They were titled the 4th American Regiment in 1781. The regiment was officially disbanded in 1784.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a One-Piece Casting for the Reverse Shank. The shank is original straight, and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-74:
History: Yes Recorded Sales Price: Not for Sale
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ Canada ~

The P.E.I. Collection.

Isabela's Notes: In 1778 the buttons changed to Gold with Olive Green faces.~

ROYAL PROVINCIAL LOYALIST BUTTON 1780-83

Color: A Metal Brown with Orange Flair.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Copper.
Size: 22mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated example, Good Planchet, Strong High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This button is the enlisted man's large size coat button. The button's pattern depicts a small crown over the initials, "RP". The high relief pattern is set on a flat plain field with a flat edge. One theory put forth is that these "RP" buttons did not exist before 1780. We do know by records that British loyalists used plain white metal buttons that were sent over from England as early as 1776 for their Loyalist Troops.
Reverse Button Analysis: This appears to be a One-Piece Casting for the Reverse Shank. The Shank appears to be squared off, as some kind of transitional or experimental type for the period.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-76:
History: Yes Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

Excavated in St. Augustine Florida.~
The Isabela Collection.

Isabela's Notes: There are only two known patterns to exist for an officer's "RP" button. The first is a 22mm. gilded Copper repousse with a wood back. This was made for the Royal North Carolina Volunteers. This type has never been excavated, but examples have been found on period uniform jacket that dated around 1782-3. The second, is a 22mm. gilded one-piece copper button with a loop shank. This pattern has a raised Crown with flowers and thistles above the above foliated or script letters "RPV" (Royal Provincial Volunteers). There have been a few recovered specimens of this type from South Carolina, but again this was probably not commonly used.

ROYAL PROVINCIAL LOYALIST BUTTON 1780-83

Color: A Metal Brown with Orange Flair.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Copper.
Size: 22mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated example, Good Planchet, Strong High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This is another specimen of the enlisted man's "RP" coat button. The button's pattern depicts a small crown over the initials, "RP". The high relief pattern is set on a flat plain field with a flat edge. One theory put forth is that these "RP" buttons did not exist before 1780. We do know by records that British loyalists used plain white metal buttons that were sent over from England as early as 1776 for their Loyalist Troops.
Reverse Button Analysis: This appears to be a One-Piece Casting for the Reverse Shank. The Shank appears to be squared off, as some kind of transitional or experimental type for the period.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-76.1:
History: Yes          Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

Excavated at Stono River, South Carolina.~

1776 QUEEN'S RANGERS (1st AMERICAN)
1779 KING'S AMERICAN DRAGOONS (1st AMERICAN REGIMENT)

Color: A Silvery Brown.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 16mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Poor Planchet, Fair High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This is the small size enlisted man's pattern for vest or cuff button. The pattern has a high relief design of a crown over the Arabic number "1". The word, "American" is in raised lettering in the bottom legend set in-between two raised concentric ring. This unit was originally known as the Queen's Rangers (1st American). Officially raised in New York in August 1776, and fought in various campaigns including Philadelphia in 1777, including the battles at Brandywine and Germantown. In 1778, they retreated through New Jersey and were involved at Monmouth Court House. On May 2, 1779, part of the unit merged into the King's American Dragoons stationed in New York. This is where it was officially designated as the 1st American Regiment. There next battle was in Springfield, New Jersey in June 1780, and then onto Virginia in 1781, with the capture of most of the regiment at Yorktown. The remainder of the regiment wintered in Hallet's Cove Long island in 1781-82. Except for a small detachment that was sent down to the Carolinas. To date, the 1st American button has only been found in a small size. The larger buttons were never manufactured for the enlisted men.
Reverse Button Analysis: The Boss is still present, but the loop shank is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-77:
History: Yes                 Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: No

1779 KING'S AMERICAN DRAGOONS (1st AMERICAN REGIMENT)

Color: A Flat Grayish Black.
Metal: Slightly Convex, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 16mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Fair Planchet, Poor High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This is the small size enlisted man's pattern for vest or cuff button. The pattern has a high relief design of a crown over the Arabic number "1". The word, "American" is in raised lettering in the bottom channel set in-between two raised concentric ring. This unit was originally known as the Queen's Rangers (1st American). Officially raised in New York in August 1776, and fought in various campaigns including Philadelphia in 1777, including the battles at Brandywine and Germantown. In 1778, they retreated through New Jersey and were involved at Monmouth Court House. On May 2, 1779, part of the unit merged into the King's American Dragoons stationed in New York. This is where it was officially designated as the 1st American Regiment. There next battle was in Springfield, New Jersey in June 1780, and then onto Virginia in 1781, with the capture of most of the regiment at Yorktown. The remainder of the regiment wintered in Hallet's Cove Long island in 1781-82. Except for a small detachment that was sent down to the Carolinas. To date, the 1st American button has only been found in a small size. The larger buttons were never manufactured for the enlisted men.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The Boss is still present, but the loop shank is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-78:
History: Yes Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

Excavated in New York.~
The Isabela Collection.

THE VOLUNTEERS of IRELAND (2ND AMERICAN REGIMENT) 1782-83
1782 Re-named "The Kings Irish Regiment" & Designated 105th Regiment of Foot

Color: Pewter Grey with Black.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 17mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Good Planchet, Strong High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This is the small size enlisted man's pattern for vest or cuff. The pattern has a high relief design of a crown over the Arabic number "2" that is within a raised concentric ring. The word American is in the legend underneath. The regiment was formed in New York and Philadelphia in May of 1778. They had some action in Virginia, King's Ferry, and Stony Point New York. Went to Charleston South Carolina in 1780, with a battle in Hobkirk's Hill and Camden. Also had a Garrison stationed at Camden in 1781. In 1782, they had a raid on Santee. In 1779, they were recommended to be named 2nd American Regiment, but the designation didn't take place until 1782. Later in that same year, they were re-designated 105th regiment of Foot, and re-named, "The King's Irish Regiment".
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The shank is reportedly intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-79:
History: Yes                Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS - 3rd AMERICAN REGIMENT

Color: A Silvery Green.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 22mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Good Planchet, Strong High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This is the large size enlisted man's coat button. The pattern has a high relief design of a crown over the Arabic number "3" that is within a concentric ring. The word American is in raised lettering in the legend underneath. Originally, this regiment was raised as two companies in Nova Scotia in 1776, and then went on to fight in the New York Campaign. In 1777, they expanded to a battalion, and had a detachment at the battle of Forts Clinton and Montgomery. In the fall of 1778, they moved down to East Florida. They joined in the fight at the siege of Savannah in September of 1779, and then went to Charleston, S.C. in the spring of 1780. In the summer of 1782, they returned to New York. They officially were designated the 3rd American Regiment on May 2, 1779.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The shank is reportedly intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-80:
History: Yes                  Recorded Sales Price: No
Current Button Owner and Location:                No

1777 CONTINENTAL ARMY U.S.A. BUTTON

Color: A Silvery Grey.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 19mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet Casting, Strong High Relief. Pattern
Isabela's Notes: This is the most common pattern used for enlisted men in the Continental Army. This pattern has been found in almost all campsites and battlefields from nearly the beginning to the end of the war. This USA button has some considerable edge loss, so it could have been originally a large size enlisted man's pattern. The pattern shows the "USA" in high relief intertwined letters. I believe this variation could of had a smooth border. Otherwise, the intertwined USA pattern still shows nicely in high relief. The smooth border's is unfortunately disintegrated. Taking pewter examples for what there worth, this is just a good example of a common button dug on a battlefield.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece casting for the reverse shank. shank is original, straight, and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-81:
History: Yes                Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

Excavated at Saratoga Battlefield, New York.~
The Isabela Collection.

NY BUTTONS 1776-78

Color: A Dull Pewter Gray
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 17mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Good Planchet, Strong High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This pattern was one of the earliest known used buttons by the New York Continental Regiments, but it wasn't the first. The Colony of New York pattern (A British Royal Crown above two dots and the letters "CN" in the center with raised dot border) was in use before the declaration of independence. The joined NY buttons were used for only about two years by the New York Continental Regiments; and then it vanished after the French Lottery coats were distributed for use. The pattern has been found in the Hudson Valley by West Point, Fishkill Barracks, Fort Clinton & Montgomery, and also around Fort Stanwix.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one piece casting for the reverse shank. Unknown information.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-82:
History: Yes Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

Excavated in the Hudson Valley, New York.~

3rd NORTH CAROLINA REGIMENT 1776

Color: Pewter Gray.
Metal: Slightly Convex, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 25mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet Casting, Strong High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This is the large size enlisted man's coat button. The pattern has the letters "NC" over the Arabic number "3" in the center. This is encompassed by a raised triple ring border. This regiment was raised in January of 1776, and served in Charleston, Florida, and North Carolina until February of 1777. Then it was sent to re-enforce the Maine Army. Served in the Philadelphia Campaign, and was present at Monmouth Courthouse. After the Hudson Highlands in 1778, they went to Halifax North Carolina in 1779, and then was captured at the siege of Charleston, S.C. in May of 1780. Officially disbanded in Spring of 1783.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a One-Piece Casting for the Reverse Shank. The shank is original, but bent over.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-83:
History: Yes Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ South Carolina ~

Excavated in a N.C. Rev War Camp located in South Carolina.~

1st CONNECTICUT REGIMENT of 1781

Color: Pewter Gray with Orange Speckles.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 25mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Strong Planchet Casting, Strong High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This is the large size enlisted man's pattern. The button has a very slight domed obverse. the pattern show a raised Arabic number "1" with a slight "J" foot over the block letters "CR". Don states in his book that 1st Regiment is the most common of all "CR" buttons, and this first regiment was most likely best outfitted with these buttons. There appears to have been two styles of "CR" buttons that have been excavated. The first pattern has raised numbers and block letters. The second has an impressed foliated pattern letter and number. Overall this is an exceptional example that has been nicely preserved.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a one-piece button with a loop shank. The shank is reportedly intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-84:
History: Yes                 Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ Connecticut ~

Excavated in the Hudson Highlands.~
The Don Troiani Collection.~
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3rd NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT 1780-81

Color: A Dark Gray with Orange Rust Patches.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 17mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Good Planchet, Fair High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This is the small size regimental button for vest or cuff. There is a raised Arabic number "3" in the center of a plain field. This is the only known identifying pattern used by the New Hampshire troops during the American Revolution. This regiment was mostly stationed in the Hudson Valley, N.Y. around the West Point, and New Windsor area; this lasted for two years, 1780 & 1781. This regiment along with the 1st & 2nd New Hampshire, and the 10th Massachusetts, comprised all of the defenses for West Point. The following year in the winter of 1782, the regiment was re-stationed up in Albany, New York. This cantonment was renamed, "Scammellsbourgh".
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a One-Piece Casting for the Reverse Shank. The shank is original, straight, and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-85:
History: Yes                 Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New York ~

Excavated around West Point, New York.~
The Isabela Collection.

1776 PENNSYLVANIA STATE RIFLE REGIMENT

Color: Milk Chocolate Brown with Orange Undertones.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 24mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Good Planchet, Good High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This button could possibly be a very early reproduction. There seems to be some conflict between the experts who have studied the photo's, and ones that studied it in hand. Since the people who studied it in hand said it was, I will graciously give it the benefit. This will be the only possibly reproduction i list on my site until either i study it, or new information presents itself. Originally organized in 1776 as the Pennsylvania Rifle Regiment. Consolidated later with the Pennsylvania Musketry Battalion and was re-designated as the Pennsylvania State Regiment of Foot in 1777. In 1778 it merged with the 2nd Regiment. Engaged in the New York Campaign in 1776, and in 1777 involved in the Trenton-Princeton campaign, and then the Philadelphia Campaign including Brandywine. This button is in exceptional condition for it's age. The face shows a scalloped border that surrounds raised block letters.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a One-Piece Casting for the Reverse Shank. The Shank is original, straight, and intact. There is some metal loss or chipping near the edge.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-86:
History: Yes Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ Pennsylvania ~

Excavated in Charlestown, Pennsylvania in August 2011.~
The B. Hanisco Collection.

1776 PENNSYLVANIA 4TH BATTALION

Color: A Grayish Brown.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Raised Design, Cast Pewter.
Size: 23mm.
Present Condition: An Excavated Example, Good Planchet, Good High Relief Pattern.
Isabela's Notes: This is the large size coat button for this unit. The pattern has a raised number "4" in-conjuntion with the capital letters "B &P" in the center. There is a raised scallop border around the periphery. This unit was originally organized in January of 1776, in Chester Pennsylvania. They served in the Northern Department from March to December of that year. There service included posts at Fort Ticonderoga, and the Lake Champlain Valley. By the following year in January 1777, they were reorganized, and re-designated the 5th Pennsylvania Regiment.
Reverse Button Analysis: The Boss is still present, and the loop shank is straight and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on R-87:
History: Yes                Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ Virginia ~

The William Guthman Collection.~
The William Leigh Collection.
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