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Feb 06, 2012, 01:06 AM
#1
 oddcoins
Need help with a button
Hello!
I dug this button today in Corvallis Oregon. Is there any button experts that can help ID this one? It's in pretty bad shape. I pictured it next to a dime that I also dug today. The back of the button fell off. I took a close up pic of the back piece too . . . . . I can't make out the lettering, but I'm sure someone knows what it supposed to read.
THANKS!!!
Neil
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Feb 06, 2012, 06:23 AM
#2
Re: Need help with a button
From what I can see, it looks like an officers button. Not sure about the age.
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Feb 06, 2012, 10:12 AM
#3
CANE FIELD BANDITS and IRON BRIGADE MEMBER
Re: Need help with a button
It is a 3-piece staff officer cuff button.
Spring 2012 CaneField Bandits Totals:
TEN Half Reales:
1740, 1777, 1784, 1796, 1801, 180?, 1806, 1807, 1808, and 1814
1836 8 Reales
A 17?? One Real
1819 Token/Jeton
Two "Russian Blue" Trade Beads
Henry Clay Campaign Button
FIVE Early New Orleans Seated Coins:
1838-O Dime (no stars), Three 1839-O Half Dimes, an 1840-O Dime, and an 1842-O Half Dime
1892 Barber Dime
1918 Walking Liberty Half
1866 and 18?? Shield Nickels, and some GawGag V's and Beefaloes.
Military Relics:
Possible Spanish Colonial Era Cap Badge
FOUR War of 1812 Artillery Buttons
1820s Pewter Militia "U.S." Button
CW Eagle Artillery Cuff Button
CW Eagle Infantry Officer's Coat Button
3-Ringers, Enfields, Musketballs, and Shell Fragments
Any relics, coins, or other items appearing in my finds posts were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.
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Feb 06, 2012, 11:19 AM
#4
Re: Need help with a button
I agree with Duggap and BuckleBoy, it is a cuff-size 3-piece button prescribed by US Army Regulations for use by Staff rank (Major and higher) officers, from 1832 to 1902. The one you found has the "wide" rim, which for US Army Staff Officer buttons means it was manufactured sometime between the 1870s and 1902.
Here are photos of 3-piece buttons to show anbody who doesn't already know the difference between a narrow rim and a wide rim on 3-piece buttons.
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Feb 06, 2012, 02:41 PM
#5
oddcoins
Re: Need help with a button
 Originally Posted by TheCannonballGuy
I agree with Duggap and BuckleBoy, it is a cuff-size 3-piece button prescribed by US Army Regulations for use by Staff rank (Major and higher) officers, from 1832 to 1902. The one you found has the "wide" rim, which for US Army Staff Officer buttons means it was manufactured sometime between the 1870s and 1902.
Here are photos of 3-piece buttons to show anbody who doesn't already know the difference between a narrow rim and a wide rim on 3-piece buttons.
YEAH ~ that's great! THANK YOU for the info! very cool
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Feb 06, 2012, 02:54 PM
#6
Re: Need help with a button
I live in a state of rules where I am not permitted to live on my own country land because my home is not 130 MPH rated! I can only visit it from time to time and pay the fines. I feel so safe with Big Government protecting me. In some states its illegal to collect rainwater.
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