Button! But when were they made?

[fbjr]

Just curious if anyone knows when these were made and what they were for, military, etc.? Thank you for looking.

 

[devldog]

Great looking button. How did you come across this? This could possibly be a state deal button, but I'm just guessing. Maybe someone will come along with a button book and help you with an ID. Congrat's to you.

 

[fyrffytr1]

It is most likely a state seal button but probably from the late 1800s to early 1900s. I could not find that exact button in either Albert's or Tice's books. Plus, that particular backmark was used from 1880-1920.

 

[Joe-Dirt]

That is a state seal, and an awesome looking button! Can’t wait to see it cleaned up. I know the civil war ( militia?) just had the arm and sword

 

[Reanm8er]

Very nice!

 

[Hawks88]

Great looking button.

 

[fbjr]

The two bigger pictures of the button aren't of the actual one I found. Mine is the dirty, darker one in the 3rd picture above. I just used the other two pics for reference as it's the exact same as the one I found, just much better condition lol. Couldn't find this in any of my civil war relic books either.

 

[Joe-Dirt]

It might be some sort of state official?? Maybe state police, idk, I’m just guessing

 

[fyrffytr1]

Is the backmark exactly the same? If so it dates from 1880-1920.

 

[devldog]

On no.......not the Swag Method....Lol.

 

[fbjr]

Yes, the backmark is identical.

 

[A2coins]

Thatsa really cool button nice display relic