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BUTTON
Unique ID: DENO-7F5211
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
Modern cast copper alloy military button. The button is circular and convex bearing a shield showing 3 cannons arranged in a column and a row of 3 cannon balls above. It is the insignia of the Royal Artillery. The integrally cast circular attachment loop is present on the reverse and around this traces of lettering detailing the manufacturer are visible as "[...]*HARRIS*BI[...]This button is dated c.1790-1840.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MODERN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: MODERN
Date from: Circa AD 1790
Date to: Circa AD 1840
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 6.19 mm
Thickness: 1.75 mm
Weight: 4.3 g
Diameter: 21.17 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st January 2009 - Wednesday 9th November 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Derby E7480
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Newark and Sherwood (District)
To be known as: North Clifton Area
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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