American Officer's "Rattlesnake & Stars" button
Dateca. 1778
MediumBrass (die stamped)
DimensionsDiam: 15/16"; (24mm)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number2002-78
DescriptionObv. - At edge, detailed rattlesnake biting its tail, encircling 13 6-pointed stars.Rev. - Incuse of obverse design. Original applied brass shank present, but crushed.
ProvenancePurportedly found near the Monmouth, NJ battlefield (fought June 1778).
1750-1760
