Button help

bbheigle0605 · Feb 19, 2014

I'm not familiar with buttons but I did do my research on the maker and came to the conclusion that's its a civilian button. As I was putting it away, I noticed an image. It's not raised so I took a toothpick and tried to gently clean it up. Before I do something stupid to it, could it be a military button? Just making sure. My wifi is down so I'm sending these photos via cellular internet so they aren't as clear. Sorry

Thanks in advance!

Dug · Feb 19, 2014

Can you describe the image, because my old eyes can't pick it out.

bbheigle0605 · Feb 19, 2014

Dug said:
Can you describe the image, because my old eyes can't pick it out.

I keep thinking I see a anchor or a I or T? Not really sure. The image isn't raised at all. I run my finger over and can't feel anything. I'm sure it's just a plain flat button but my eyes keep playing tricks on me! I found this near Vicksburg, MS close to a camp site. That's why I'm checking with y'all to be safe rather than sorry

HutSiteDigger · Feb 20, 2014

Civilian Flat button... Back to me looks like London,double, quality? Similar to some buttons that say "Double gilt" This button dates sometime from the 1790s-1820

bbheigle0605 · Feb 20, 2014

HutSiteDigger said:
Civilian Flat button... Back to me looks like London,double, quality? Similar to some buttons that say "Double gilt" This button dates sometime from the 1790s-1820

That was my thought. Just double checking. Thanks so much!!!!!