Source for replicated flat buttons

[spyglass101]

Hey guys! Anyone have a good source for flat button repros? My brother gave me a handful of real flats he'd found, but the gilt is gone and they seemed mighty thin. He thought I could use them on a repro coat but they seemed too fragile. I keep them in a display box instead. Didn't want to damage them.

Can anyone tell me anything about flats - i.e.- were they for the common soldier, did they come in different grades, etc. A couple of these look like pewter, but the rest are some other type of metal. One has a very ornate design on the back and says "Orange Rich". The fronts have no design.

Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks - Spyglass

 

[Republican Blues]

Try J. Townsend and Sons.... I have buttons similar to what they sell on a frock I made... they look pretty good. They are often termed "Coin" buttons. http://jas-townsend.com/index.php?cPath=18

 

[spyglass101]

Thanks, Bobby! I'll give them a try. Appreciate the help.

 

[Joey12thga]

Try

http://www.blockaderunner.com/Catalog/catpg29a.htm

and

http://thebuttonbaron.com/

 

[spyglass101]

Thanks so much, Joey! These guys carry some cool stuff! Definitely have to break out the sewing machine and get started.

Spyglass