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c. 1768 Rev. War Historic British KINGS 8th Regiment of Foot Pewter Coat Button

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Political Memorabilia Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 300.00 USD
c. 1768 Rev. War Historic British KINGS 8th Regiment of Foot Pewter Coat Button
American Revolution
c. 1768 KING’S 8th Regiment of Foot Large Coat Button
c. 1768 American Revolutionary War Era, British KING’S 8th Regiment of Foot, Pewter Coat Size Button, 23 mm, Fine.
23 mm. This Large Size Pewter Button has average design detail with a weak “8”, a slight bend to the edge, but no chip or major damage present, only a partial shank remains and is otherwise whole and complete. Reeded outer edge Enlisted Man’s pattern, similar to Troiani B8.i. illustrated on page 24. During the American Revolutionary War Era (1768–1785), the 8th Foot arrived in Canada in 1768 for its first tour in North America and ended in 1785. An extensive history can be reviewed on our online auction website: www.EarlyAmerican.com