Old button

[denfly]

I bought a series of buttons and one stands out as appearing rather old. It is an ordnance button, domed style with shank. A bit of research shows similar ones used by Hessian German troops during the Revolutionary War. Any other usage? It is bronze.

[Jerry B]

The French used similar buttons and perhaps the N is for Napoleon. Also the British Fusiliers used a similar motif on cap badges so perhaps Northumberland Fusiliers.

[denfly]

Any idea on it's age?

[Jerry B]

The form of the back suggests very early, probably the period you suggested or perhaps the war of 1812. Hopefully others can help you out with more detail.

[denfly]

Thanks.