Excelsior button ID

[Greylock]

Grabbed this on a quick hunt this morning. The back says silvered surface warranted. I found a few examples but none with three holes. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks

 

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[CRUSADER]

The button shank broke & they did a running repair by drilling 3 holes.

 

[Greylock]

Thanks. I couldn't see any sign of a shank so they did I good job covering it.

 

[CRUSADER]

Thanks. I couldn't see any sign of a shank so they did I good job covering it.

look harder & take a picture of the reverse?

 

[hogge]

NY State Militia Button. Would have to see back for marks to give you a date range. Probably 1820-30. Hogge

 

[hogge]

Tices....NY100A18 or NY100A35. British made alot of these in Silver finishes before 1830.

 

[toddsumm1]

That is very neat! Modified and continued to use. Unfortunately for the person.... the last drop was your save!

 

[CRUSADER]

That is very neat! Modified and continued to use. Unfortunately for the person.... the last drop was your save!

agreed, although holed, its a much better piece of history with a story.

 

[Greylock]

My fault right after I posted I notice the holes were drilled and there is just a little bit of solder in the middle. I was trying to figure out what it said rather than giving the whole button a good look. The back is pretty toasted and the picture is weak but here it is. Thanks

 

[Steve in PA]

I have dug that same button with the same backmark. They are fairly common buttons, but I think they are one of my favorite one piece military buttons. Your's is really unique in that they tried to salvage it after the shank broke. Neat find!