A first for me and need help IDing

[Dirt Fisher]

A first for me and need help ID'ing

Hi all,
I have been away for a while but got to get out today to an old ball field and found this button at 6". First button for me. I have no idea what kind it is so any help would appreciated. Also found 1932 Washington quarter and 1954 Rosie dime, wheats were 1916, 1943, 1944, 1951, 1955, 1957, along with a few clad coins mixed in. Looks like you guy's have been cleaning up on the good stuff lately. Hope someone can help me ID this button.

 

[PBK]

Re: A first for me and need help ID'ing

Stock pattern band uniform button. Varieties have been in use from the mid 19th century to the present. All feature a lyre as the central device. Here are three examples made by the Waterbury Button Co.

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[Dirt Fisher]

Re: A first for me and need help ID'ing

Thanks PBK, I don't know much about buttons. Judging from the date of the coins I found I would say around 1940's or 1950's. Thanks again for the help.

 

[PBK]

Re: A first for me and need help ID'ing

Thanks PBK, I don't know much about buttons. Judging from the date of the coins I found I would say around 1940's or 1950's. Thanks again for the help.

Any lettering on the back? If so, you might post a photo. Sometimes a backmark can help narrow the date range.

 

[civilman1]

Re: A first for me and need help ID'ing

Nice looking button Jack....Congrat's and Happy Thanksgiving!!!