[MILITARIA] 10 American buttons from the Estate of Carroll J. Delery III. Late 18th-19th century.

Lot comprised of 10 excavated buttons ranging in size from approx. 1/2 in. to 3/4 in. diameter, dating from the Revolutionary War-era through the 1800s.

Many buttons are accompanied by modern tags furnished by the consignor, with no further provenance accompanying the lot. Highlighted buttons include: US 6th Regiment. -- 7th Massachusetts Ordnance, excavated in Hudson Highlands, imported from France. Provenance: Ex Sprouse Collection (consignor notes). -- Georgia state Navy, found in Savannah (consignor notes). -- 5th Regiment. -- 6th Regiment. -- 7th Massachusetts. -- 5th Massachusetts. -- 3rd South Carolina, found in Charleston (consignor notes). -- Button that appears to include a crown, attributed to Massachusetts (consignor notes).

[With:] Buckle and coin accompanied by modern, typed label furnished by consignor indicating that the 2 items are Revolutionary War artifacts excavated at a campsite of American militia in the Mt. Pleasant area of Charleston, from where they defended northern lines during the British siege of 1780.

Estate of Carroll J. Delery III, Formerly the “Historical Shop”

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Excavated buttons with significant wear. Condition consistent with age and use.

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[MILITARIA] 10 American buttons from the Estate of Carroll J. Delery III. Late 18th-19th century.

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