Anybody know what this button represents?

[creskol]

Seems like I have seen it before, but can't remember what it is.

 

[steelheadwill]

Thought I had something with Chi Sigma Iota organization.
no go. established too late. still looking
The key would be the order of the letters, I think the central I would be for the last word of three.

 

[Mackaydon]

Reminds me of the TV show's initials but seriously doubt that has anything to do with it.

 

[steelheadwill]

that's a tough one, I looked through a lot of lettered buttons.
Can't find a match, wondering now if that is an 'I'

 

[creskol]

that's a tough one, I looked through a lot of lettered buttons.
Can't find a match, wondering now if that is an 'I'

I thought it was an "I" well, but then thought it might be an academic scroll .. maybe some sort of school/college button?
Don't know, but appreciate your efforts.

 

[steelheadwill]

that's a tough one, I looked through a lot of lettered buttons.
Can't find a match, wondering now if that is an 'I'

I thought it was an "I" well, but then thought it might be an academic scroll .. maybe some sort of school/college button?
Don't know, but appreciate your efforts.

The letters CS, South Carolina, Confederate States..
you probably already researched this, I can't seem to come up with more.

 

[Mackaydon]

What letters, words or images are on the reverse?

 

[Bramblefind]

I found this - not sure if it signifies the same thing but thought I would post it on the chance:

http://www.tomstreasures.com/find.html

It was found in the South, is non magnetic, initials CS, appears very old, pendent loop may have been added, perhaps it was a hat or lapel pin, insignia or metal, any info would help, measures 1-1/2 x 3/4"
Thank You

KEVIN SAYS: Greetings!
Your pendant appears to be 3 letters making up a cypher of the letters: S I C not just 2.
Looking at the suspender loop, I doubt it was a hat or lapel pin because it would not hang properly, but it is possibly a privately made watch fob. You need to determine if it is silver or not, and if there are hallmarks or a makers name. this will give you a date of manufacture, where it was made and possibly by whom.
Being non-magnetic is certainly indicative of it being silver, however this could also be a casting of zinc or white casting metal which is also non-magnetic.
Time for a trip to a jeweller....
Good luck
Kevin

 

[njguy]

I recently collected in similar styled image in my genealogy research, but with different letters, H & C for Home Circle, an organization in the 1890's New York area, maybe it's a sub-group like a 'son's of' kind of thing. The hooked C looks similar. In the attached text it reads Supreme Council could be a member of the "I"nner circle?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Waterbury site shows they made 392 entangled letter monogram buttons with the majority being carreer uniform.

http://www.waterburybutton.com/cart...dSupplier=0&withStock=&IDBrand=0&order=3&SKU=



I dont know how to determine the letter order but this similar entangled letter style is GCS.
http://www.waterburybutton.com/cart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=0&idproduct=16956

 

[steelheadwill]

BCH got me in the right direction, at least we have a manufacturers match for the die.
Now to find who/what it was made for, I previously wrote to waterbury concerning a button, I think they replied.. Ah yes, I recall they told me that a script 'PP' button I founds dies was made for Peabody MA Police, Ca 1870, I found mine in Portsmouth NH..
I don't expect an answer soon with the holiday and all, HH Everyone!!
http://www.waterburybutton.com/cart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=0&idproduct=18282

 

[Bramblefind]

Now that BigCy and Herbie's research discovered that the initials are "ISC" I found this - possibly- Iowa State College cap with one of those buttons on it -

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/old-isc-cadet-cap-lilley-co-iowa-state-college

 

[creskol]

Now that BigCy and Herbie's research discovered that the initials are "ISC" I found this - possibly- Iowa State College cap with one of those buttons on it -

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/old-isc-cadet-cap-lilley-co-iowa-state-college

That is some excellent research guys! Thanks a bunch for all of your help.

Bramble .... That is great! Mine has a Lilley backmark as well..

Happy 4th to you all!