Mid 1800s Infantry button?

[zrickkid]

This little button is just about the size of a nickel. It still has the shank attached and is in very nice shape. I found this little baby in the corn field hunt with Silverstar, Illdigger and friends. We had a lot of fun. I think this button dates from the early to mid 1800s? It is marked Superior Rich on the back and has a wreath floral kinda grapevine pattern on the bottom. I believe the button was made of either brass, nickel, or some non-ferrous metal because it has not degraded or rusted out one bit. Maybe it dates to the Black Hawk War that was fought here in Illinois in 1832 and the next few years. Who knows. Any thoughts Del? Any help would be appreciated.

[Ill Digger]

Oh man!! That back cleaned up WAY better than I though it was going to! :clapping: :clapping: thumbsup01 Cool!
Those are some great pictures of it too! I'll be curious to see what kind of info the guys can give you on it. :popcorn:
I know I've seen that button in a post somewhere before :thinkingabout: That is a great find Ricky!!
Congrats !! :grin:
It was good meeting and hunting with you too thumbsup01

[zrickkid]

Same to you buddy. It was nice to finally meet you. :angelic:

[del]

:omg: :shocked04: wow Ricky that is a great button :perfect10: and one thats on my list to find my friend , i'm very envious :envious: . your historic button is U.S. Riflemen Militia button ( one piece bugle w/tassels with 16 stars) that was being used from 1808-1825 and does classify as a war of 1812 era button :shocked04: :drool: :smitten: |:confused:) |:confused:) its a great find Ricky ,

http://www.thetreasuredepot.com/cayenna/index.html
(click on the riflemen link on the left and yours is extremely close to the 2nd one from left top row, backmarks may vary.)

where ever you guys found it go back as there could be more ( those uniforms were loaded with buttons ) or other parts of the uniform includinga belt or hat plate . again mega congrats :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:.

p.s. buttons of that era usually hold alot of gold gilt and tend to clean up pretty good too.

Dan

[Carver]

That's an awesome find!!!!!!! :perfect10: :perfect10:

[Evan/tn]

What an awesome button an oldie for sure thumbsup01

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

WOW!that button is sweet!
:omg:

[angellionel]

Congratulations! :clapping: That is a sweet find. :yes:

[odave]

A very sweet find :perfect10: thumbsup01

[Toadman]

WOW !! :omg: :omg: :omg: I have to look through my buttons now...... :thinkingabout: :thinkingabout: :thinkingabout:

[Civil War Nut]

Nice finds ZK.

[rsarge1]

awesome i agree go back and hit it hard and slow wtg :perfect10:

[coinnut]

WOW what a button. I'm sweating just looking at it. :drool: A real gem :clapping: :clapping: