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.

Context

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