SA French button

[DiamondDan]

Spent a couple hours at a well-hunted park after work today. Came away with about a buck in clad and this cool button. Kinda hard to make out, but it says "SA FRENCH, NEW YORK" on the back. On the front it has and abbreviation "OSL".

Looked on the internet to try and identify it, but I found nothing that it matches. I thought one of the resident button experts could help me out a bit! Thanks for looking.

 

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[Gridwalker306]

I think it's from the Oregon Short Line railway. Check it out: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon_Short_Line_Railroad

Cool button. I live in a railway town and I love finding related items.

 

[Trezurehunter]

Sorry I cant help, but it looks like a great button for your collection.

 

[GrandBlancDig]

I think it's from the Oregon Short Line railway. Check it out: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon_Short_Line_Railroad

Cool button. I live in a railway town and I love finding related items.

That would be correct! Here is the button:

Vintage Railroad Uniform Button Oregon Short Line Railroad 1881 1987 ID MT UT WY | eBay

 

[trapperart]

Nice button congrats

 

[DiamondDan]

Thanks for the identification, gang! Makes sense that it's affiliated with a railroad. This city has always been a pretty heavy-duty hub.