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War of 1812 - Buttons - Foreign Military Buttons

British Marine Other Ranks Button (Pre-1802 Pattern)

Item #: Z6530

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Z6530 British Marine Other Ranks Button (Pre-1802 Pattern)

Description: Nice excavated British Marine button in pewter for other ranks or enlisted men. This example has the incised fouled anchor with a "pie crust” or "scalloped” border. On April 29, 1802, this pattern officially changed to include "Royal Marines” above a fouled anchor with the laurel wreath below. The laurel wreath was an honor for service at Belle Isle. Even though there was an official change in 1802, this style of button continued to be used on up through the War of 1812. The style used in the Revolutionary War is very similar, but the internal raised portion of the face is more substantial and like the King’s 8th Regiment buttons of the Rev. War period.

This button is in nice shape and appears to be a water recovery. The detail is crisp, and the iron shank has rusted away. There is a small push to the edge from the back near the top edge above the anchor. This variant has a reinforced rim on the reverse. The face of the button has a bronze like appearance in the light. A very nice, excavated example!

Backmark: Blank

Measures: 17.03 mm

Reference: "Insignia of Independence” Troiani & Kochan Pg. 114 No. BMP (Small Size)

Recovered: Unknown

Price: $45.00

Swanson, BB11, Photos are Coded

Shipping Weight: 0.25 lb

Your Price$45.00 USD

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