WREX-EBA28F: Hollow copper alloy military button c. 1700-1900.

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BUTTON

Unique ID: WREX-EBA28F

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy post medieval button (c. 1700-1900). The button is a hollow two-piece button. The convex front of the button is decorated with a Welsh dragon at the centre with the lettering DENBIGHSHIRE VOLUTEER RIFLES in a band around the circumference. The reverse is slightly concave with a loop attachment that has been bent over. The back of the button is impressed with the lettering SUPERIOR QUALITY. It is possible this came from an officer's tunic.

Diameter: 23.0mm; thickness: 7.7mm; weight: 4.8g

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MODERN
Period from: MODERN
Period to: MODERN
Date from: Circa AD 1700
Date to: Circa AD 1900

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 7.7 mm
Weight: 4.8 g
Diameter: 23 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st October 2017 - Friday 8th December 2017

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 1223

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Decoration style: Heraldic
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Wales (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Conwy (Unitary Authority)
District: Conwy (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Abergele (Community)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SH9776
Four figure Latitude: 53.2709514
Four figure longitude: -3.54593868
1:25K map: SH9776
1:10K map: SH97NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found while metal detecting.

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Recording Institution: WREX
Created: 4 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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