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War of 1812 Era Pewter Gaiter Button 12mm
War of 1812 Era Pewter Gaiter Button 12mm

War of 1812 Era Pewter Gaiter Button 12mm

$ 13.19

Availability: 45 in stock
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Modified Item: Yes
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Modification Description: used excavated example.
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1784-1860
  • Condition: Dug example with a legible face and intact shank.

    Description

    Early Pewter Gaiter Button
    Description: Nice, excavated one-piece pewter gaiter button. Gaiters were worn to protect the lower legs. This example still retains the pewter shank and it’s bent to the side. The face of the button is round, and the back is flat. These pewter gaiter buttons are predominately used in the early 1800’s.
    Measures: 12.29 mm
    Recovered: Unknown
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