Spanish Colonial Militia Button

Jewelry

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The Lew Anvil Collection

Name/Title

Spanish Colonial Militia Button

Description

Button dates from 1740 to 1785. The button is hand cast, has a flat profile, is made of bronze alloy, and has an integral shank with drilled eyelet.

Context

These buttons were used by Spanish Colonial troops, and in this size, adorned their uniform. This button was recovered from St. Augustine.