Artifact Colonial

Ornate Floral Button

1600s - 1700s estimated

Ornate Floral Button — Colonial Artifact found at Oak Island, Oak Island, Nova Scotia. Dated: 1600s - 1700s estimated
Ornate Floral Button — 1600s - 1700s estimated
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Lot 5 Stone Foundation - close to the starburst button
Discovered Season 12, Episode 22
Date Range 1600 AD – 1700 AD
Category Artifact
Era Colonial

About This Artifact

Copper/bronze button with apparent floral design, heavily corroded with green patina. Found in close proximity to the Starburst button that was later compared to Knights of Malta uniform buttons by Maltese military heraldry expert Denis Darmanin. Sent to Emma Culligan for lab analysis. Found by Ethan Green.

Where It Was Found

Found at Lot 5 Stone Foundation - close to the starburst button — Oak Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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