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French 41st Regiment Button
Item #: 03rev
Excavated large coat size, French 41st Regiment button. They were called the "Soissonnais Regiment", and became the 41st regiment in may of 1776. Sent to the United States in May of 1780. Were at the raid on Lloyd's Neck, NY and at the seige of Yorktown, VA Sept-Oct. 1781. This button was excavated near Yorktown, VA area. The button is in very good condition with a clear front showing the regimental # 41 within a circle which has a scroll opening at the top, with a small dot. No edge loss and has a clean and crisp apperance to it. The back is also in very good condition, with the complete turret shank. This unit is one of the more scarcer ones.
Backmark: "Blank (24mm)"
Ref: Troiani F41.c.-
The French, our allies during the revolution. France had one of the largest armies at the start of the American Revolution. Buttons of the French Army and navy are also very well made. They have what is called a "turret shank", 4 hole pattern shank, which holds up well. The appearance of most buttons is simple and gracious. Having the regimental number within a circle which has a scroll opening at the top with a small dot. Many, many American troops wore French buttons on there uniforms.
The French, our allies during the revolution. France had one of the largest armies at the start of the American Revolution. Buttons of the French Army and navy are also very well made. They have what is called a "turret shank", 4 hole pattern shank, which holds up well. The appearance of most buttons is simple and gracious. Having the regimental number within a circle which has a scroll opening at the top with a small dot. Many, many American troops wore French buttons on there uniforms.
Shipping Weight:
1 lb
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