Military button and unidentified pin

[kenstein]

A couple of keepers from recent outings. The button I found in my front yard beside where concrete steps once went up to the porch. The pin I found in a cow pasture near where a farmhouse once stood. The button says---D EVANS & CO. NO. ATTLEBORO MASS.---. The wire loop was attached when found, and doesn't stick to a magnet, which explains why it hasn't corroded. The pin I haven't found any info on. Any ideas about the symbols on the pin, or the age of either will be gratefully welcome. Thanks for lookin'.

 

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[TheHunterGT]

Man...that button with the eagle on it is fantastic looking. Beautiful find, I could stare at that all day.

Google found this page...but I don't see that button exactly unless I missed it scrolling down.

Button backmarks, D Evans, Attleboro Massachusetts.

Another thread here on TN about a similar one......

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/112828-great-seal-button-backmarks-help.html


No clue about the shield looking pin.....pretty damn neat though.

 

[kenstein]

Thanks Huntergt. That button did clean up nice. I looked through the buttons on the first link, they must be older that this one. I'm about to dive into that TreasureNet thread. Thanks for the links.

 

[kenstein]

UPDATE. I reposted this pin in WHAT IS IT, and it has been identified as a Distinctive Unit Insignia for 23rd Infantry, just don't know yet from what era.

 

[TheHunterGT]

Nice. Keep us posted man. I def would love to know what era it is. The more history about it you can get...I am all ears.

 

[kenstein]

Nice. Keep us posted man. I def would love to know what era it is. The more history about it you can get...I am all ears.

I'm on it.http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/457880-mystery-lapel-pin.html

 

[CoilyGirl]

Love those finds that keep niggling the back of your brain,can't wait until you positively ID the pin.

 

[kenstein]

Love those finds that keep niggling the back of your brain,can't wait until you positively ID the pin.

YES, and when there is a remote chance to determine the person who owned this, it feels like an obligation. LOVE this hobby; we never know what's next.

 

[JoeB_OH]

The pin is also known as An "Unit Crest". They would be worn on both sides of top of the shoulder on an Army dress uniform. Nice finds!

 

[kenstein]

The pin is also known as An "Unit Crest". They would be worn on both sides of top of the shoulder on an Army dress uniform. Nice finds!

Thank you JoeB.