3 keepers,...any id on this button?

[prolab69]

Stopped off at one of my local spots, found a shot 1937 wheatie, a 1902 indian head, and this lion button, the back is toast. about quarter size with a lion and crown, would like to know if its civilian or military, any ideas?
thanks,
Pro-

 

[prolab69]

i guess editing a thread on here doesnt work, ill delete the other thread once i figure out how.

 

[Garrett424]

No idea on the button but I like the finds.

 

[dirtlooter]

hey i like em too

 

[CASPER-2]

BACK PIC MIGHT HELP

 

[g-olden years]

Congrats on your Indian head cent! I've yet to dig one after 4 years detecting, lol. Dunno about your button -- but lion plus crown may be British origin? Andi

 

[park pirate]

Nice stuff..

 

[prolab69]

the reverse is solid rust, no markings

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

I believe that would be known as "livery button"

The lion is one of the typical designs used. third row down on google images
https://www.google.ca/search?q=live...&ei=Dq4iVJOUHIaf8QGH2YG4Aw&sqi=2&ved=0CCAQsAQ

 

[I-DIG-IT]

Nice digs.

 

[prolab69]

I believe that would be known as "livery button"

The lion is one of the typical designs used. third row down on google images
https://www.google.ca/search?q=live...&ei=Dq4iVJOUHIaf8QGH2YG4Aw&sqi=2&ved=0CCAQsAQ

cool, found info on an older button find too with your link, thanks Rick

 

[stillrollin300]

My best guess is it is a early (1920 - 1950) fashion button depicting a rampant. Based off the type of iron back you have described this is my best guess as I did not find an exact match to your button.