Button Help

fyrffytr1 · Jul 23, 2015

A friend of mine found this button and sent me a picture of the front but not one of the back, yet. He said the back is blank.
It looks like a crown with two arrows and a bow beneath. Under that is what looks like a thistle to me leading me to think it may be Scottish in origin.

fyrffytr1 · Jul 24, 2015

Here's a picture of the back. This button was found in New York if that helps any.

sutphin · Jul 24, 2015

BUTTON DESIGN HAS ARROWS AND BOW AND CROWN AND SOME TYPE OF LEAF BRANCH . DONT KNOW WHAT THE HECK IT IS BUT COOL FIND AND WAITING TO SEE WHAT EVERYBODY SAYS ABOUT IT.

fyrffytr1 · Jul 25, 2015

Why is it that every time I brag to somebody about the folks on this site being able to identify just about anything I can't get any help with the item?

Bigcypresshunter · Jul 25, 2015

fyrffytr1 said:
Why is it that every time I brag to somebody about the folks on this site being able to identify just about anything I can't get any help with the item?

Some of the good button people may have left. Sorry I havent had time and I cant access my books or database. Try checking Waterbury Button Company's website. This is not it but try searching crown, crossed arrows, bow, thistle http://www.waterburybutton.com/cart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=0&idproduct=28445....

Then maybe search the British button sites

fyrffytr1 · Jul 25, 2015

Thanks. I'll look at the Waterbury sight but I have a feeling this button may come from the other side of the pond. I am leaning towards Scottish and maybe Royal Archers but can't find anything to confirm my suspicions.

Bigcypresshunter · Jul 25, 2015

Its all brass correct? It looks like a 2 piece Is it a 2 piece hollow button? Since I cant find it on the Waterbury site, Im also leaning toward a British button. Found your other post. BRITISH POST COLONIAL BUTTON

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Bigcypresshunter · Jul 25, 2015

fyrffytr1 said:
Why is it that every time I brag to somebody about the folks on this site being able to identify just about anything I can't get any help with the item?

I havent visited here much because of my lifestyle. It used to be the best online identification forum. Has that changed? I know the new site still gives me fits. Its not user friendly to me and its way too time consuming compared to the old version.. I also have an old computer and its very slow and frustrating for me with this new site. But its still fun and it looks like the content here is still great.

nhbenz · Jul 26, 2015

I think under the goop on the back there is a backmark... I can see a letter here and there.

fowledup · Jul 26, 2015

Still the best, it's the summer dolldrums. Folks getting out while they can.

Bigcypresshunter · Jul 26, 2015

fowledup said:
Still the best, it's the summer dolldrums. Folks getting out while they can.

Great!

Bigcypresshunter · Jul 26, 2015

Is this a 1 piece or 2 piece button?

I just realized how big it is. Its a large coat button.

fyrffytr1 · Jul 26, 2015

OP is pretty sure iy is a two piece. By the way the loop attaches to the back I am inclined to agree. It does look like ti may have been flattened or possibly even made that way.

CRUSADER · Jul 27, 2015

I'm going with 1 piece. (so early 1800s)

Scottish is the logical direction, it does kind of have a Militia look to it, but not one I've seen anywhere.