US War of 1812 Infantry General List Pewter Button 13mm

This US War of 1812 Infantry General List pewter button measures 13mm in diameter and represents a standard uniform accessory used by American infantry personnel during the early 19th century. Buttons of this type were issued as part of the regulation attire for enlisted men, reflecting the evolving military dress codes of the period. Constructed from pewter, a common button material of the era, it features the typical domed shape and shank back for sewing onto uniforms. The “General List” designation indicates that it was not associated with any specific regiment or state, but intended for general infantry use. Such buttons played both functional and identificatory roles, securing uniform components and displaying military affiliation. The War of 1812 marked a formative period for the US Army, with uniform buttons like this example providing material evidence of the standardization and logistical practices of the time. This piece is suitable for collections focused on early American military artifacts.