✅ SOLVED Unknown Emblem on a Flat Button Part 2

[dbqIAhunter]

I believe my photography skills improved from my post last week. This was a flat button (a little smaller than a dime and I believe brass) found in the yard at an 1854 home. Does anyone know what the symbol might be of? Just curious if it was off a certain brand of clothing or what? There is no lettering anywhere, just the symbol in the middle and the back has nothing on it. Thanks for taking the time to take a look.

 

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[DownNDirty]

Is that a one-piece or two-piece button? It looks like a two-piece to me, but I can't tell for sure from the picture. "Flat buttons" are one-piece. Not try to be smart, it is an important distinction when trying to pin down the age of a button.

 

[dbqIAhunter]

I guess I'm not sure...sorta of a newbie with this. It does appear there could have been something attached to the back at one time. I thought it might be a cuff button from a jacket or coat.

 

[fyrffytr1]

Looks like a two piece button to me. The back has corroded. In my opinion it is a modern fashion button probably from a man's sport coat or blazer.

 

[Carolina Tom]

Hey DND, looks like a 2 piece brass button to me too, as opposed to a flat button.

I can't see the back well enough though. Photographs in natural light, with the light hitting at an angle work best.

Hey OP, if the back is rusty, that the loop is squared off, then the button is what is called a "fashion" button. It is made to look like a 2 piece military button, but is more modern and strictly for fashion. Sometimes also called a blazer button.

Older 2 piece buttons, have a brass back with the makers name embossed on it.

Best of luck to you sir, and hopefully the 1854 home will produce some goodies for you.

 

[dbqIAhunter]

Thanks guys for the help and input. You guys definitely know your stuff.

I will definitely be returning to the 1854 home and am excited about at least 3 other permissions so far for sub 1900 homes in the same area, hopefully have some good things to post in the future. The only problem is finding the time. Happy Hunting!