Spanish Colonial Militia Button

Jewelry

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The Lew Anvil Collection

Name/Title

Spanish Colonial Militia Button

Description

Button dates from 1700 to 1785. The button is hand cast, has a slight concave reverse with a beveled edge, is made of copper alloy, and has an integral shank with drilled eyelet. Standard US quarter shown for scale (not included).

Context

These buttons were used by Spanish Colonial Militia. This button was recovered from Jacksonville.