A button with a castle on it and a large "A"

[Michellets]

A button with a castle on it and a large "A"

It's been a long time since I ever posted on here, but this one has me stumped I found it in southern Westchester NY area, it's a little bigger than a quarter... Any help is appreciated.. TY, HH Michelle

 

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[DCMatt]

Re: A button with a castle on it and a large "A"

Army Corps of Engineers

DCMatt

 

[Michellets]

Re: A button with a castle on it and a large "A"

Looks like it's with the Army Corps Of Engineers, but I haven't been able to locate one like it. Could it be an early one? Also, I think it may not be a button, but a pin. If you look at the back view carefully you can see what I mean. It's one piece, and appears to be made out of brass, could it be a hat/ coat/ Bridle pin? How old is the Army Corp Of Engineers anyway.... Pre-WW2?

 

[fyrffytr1]

Re: A button with a castle on it and a large "A"

Corp of engineers dates back to 1775. The first formal establishment dates from 1779. It was mustered out in1783.
In 1794 Congress partially revived the corp making it a part of the Corps of Artillery. In 1812 they further increased the size of the Corps.

 

[diggummup]

Re: A button with a castle on it and a large "A"

I found one like it but mine has the letter B on it. http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,18972.0.html
PBK said the letter is the "company" letter.

 

[squidman]

Re: A button with a castle on it and a large "A"

never seen1 like that before.nice find

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: A button with a castle on it and a large "A"

Army Corps of Engineers

DCMatt

Looks like it's with the Army Corps Of Engineers, but I haven't been able to locate one like it. Could it be an early one? Also, I think it may not be a button, but a pin. If you look at the back view carefully you can see what I mean. It's one piece, and appears to be made out of brass, could it be a hat/ coat/ Bridle pin? How old is the Army Corp Of Engineers anyway.... Pre-WW2?

It seems to match this WWI screw back collar disc. Company A?

"WW1 US Enlisted Men's Collar, Engineer Disc, Screw back. $20.00"

http://www.hayesotoupalik.com/WW1 U.S. Collar Discs.htm