Rare Mexican Republic Military Uniform Button – Excavated Artifact!
 
This exceptionally rare Mexican Republic military uniform button was discovered via metal detection in Dolores, Mexico, a region steeped in 19th-century military history. Measuring 18 mm in diameter, this small but historically significant artifact features intricate detailing typical of early Mexican military insignia, likely dating to the mid-1800s (post-Independence era).
 
Key Features & Historical Context:
 
Design & Symbolism:
Bears the Mexican eagle crest (symbolizing the national coat of arms) with raised text as "REPUBLICA MEXICANA" all in center of rope boarder.
Similar buttons were used during the Texas Revolution (1835–1836) and Mexican-American War (1846–1848), making this a potential relic from conflicts involving Mexican infantry or cavalry units
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Material & Craftsmanship:
Likely made of copper alloy or brass, with a silver or gold-plated finish (now worn due to age and burial).
Backside features  a military shank (loop for attachment), common in 19th-century Mexican military gear.
 
Provenance & Rarity:
Buttons of this size (15.7 mm) are uncommon; most surviving examples are larger (e.g., 21–24 mm).
Dolores, Mexico, was a strategic location during the Reform War (1857–1860) and French Intervention (1860s), suggesting possible ties to these conflicts.
 
Why This Stands Out:
Non-standard size (15.7 mm) suggests possible use on officer’s uniforms or specialized attire, differing from common infantry buttons.
Direct link to Dolores, a site of historical battles, adds archaeological significance.
 
Ideal For:
Historians of Latin American militaria.
Collectors of excavated military relics.
Museums focusing on Mexican heritage.