Rev War British 76th Officer button with a little silver plate left :)

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Originally Posted by MangoAve

That's a nice find. I wonder why, tho, it looks like it is two piece from the back. Obvi I found other pics online, and those are more evident. Saw something about the 76th being called MacDonald's Highlanders Started in 1777, but landed in NY in 1779.

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It's the plating wrapping around the edge of the button that makes it look like a two piece.

Yes MacDonald's Highlanders and they basically just fought in the war and then disbanded.

awesome find.

Most excellent finds Iron Patch. Congrats.

John