Artifact Searcher Era

British naval officer's button

1804-1825

British naval officer's button — Searcher Era Artifact found at Island General, Oak Island, Nova Scotia. Dated: 1804-1825
British naval officer's button — 1804-1825
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Lot 25 (Ball's home foundation)
Discovered Lagina era
Date Range 1804 AD – 1825 AD
Category Artifact
Era Searcher Era

About This Artifact

Found by Alex Lagina; raises question of why naval officer visited 'simple cabbage farmer'

Historical Context

Alex Lagina

Where It Was Found

Found at Lot 25 (Ball's home foundation) — Oak Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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