Want some info on Officers Button? and "Knapsack Matches" Tin

[Coin_Saver]

Want some info on Officers Button? and "Knapsack Matches" Tin

Hey guys, bought these at a loacal auction today. I just want some general info on each of the items, and maybe a price. I am more of a coin man than a civil war guy thats whY i need info. I bought the button for $7.50 and the tin for $10.
Thanks in advance.
CS

 

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[FrankTM]

Re: Want some info on Officers Button? and "Knapsack Matches" Tin

Button looks different than what I have seen, maybe post? Here is a link about the match tins.

http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-831.html

Frank

 

[stoney56]

Re: Want some info on Officers Button? and "Knapsack Matches" Tin

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-United-...09QQihZ017QQcategoryZ4117QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[PBK]

Re: Want some info on Officers Button? and "Knapsack Matches" Tin

The button appears to be a c. 1850's-70's U.S. Army General Staff button.

 

[Coin_Saver]

Re: Want some info on Officers Button? and "Knapsack Matches" Tin

Any idea how much the button is worth? The reason that sold for so cheap is cause they didn't list it as Civil war, i should be able to get my $10 out of it. Thanks guys.

 

[mobrigade]

Re: Want some info on Officers Button? and "Knapsack Matches" Tin

The only thing that scares me is there is no backmark on it. Its a Federal Staff Officer's button, but still should have a backmark. Not an expert with US buttons, but I do have Albert's book, could be a variant, I'm not saying its not Civil War, I'm saying I don't know since there is no backmark. If it is in fact a CW button you'll get more than 10.00 out of it, its in real nice shape. Hope this helps.

 

[Coin_Saver]

Re: Want some info on Officers Button? and "Knapsack Matches" Tin

I am hoping to sell this on eBay and am not sure what to call it exactly, post war U.S offciers button? thanks for the info btw mobrigade.