Button I.D. ???

[Giant056]

I found this button at a torn down house spot, I've never seen one like this before and I'm hoping one of you button experts might know what it is. I kinda think it might be a railroad uniform button but really don't know. Thanks everyone.

 

[CoilyGirl]

I found this button at a torn down house spot, I've never seen one like this before and I'm hoping one of you button experts might know what it is. I kinda think it might be a railroad uniform button but really don't know. Thanks everyone.

<img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=702150"/>
<img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=702151"/>

I am by no means an expert but I'm thinking the the first two letters might be PO for Post Office.

 

[nhbenz]

You're right Giant, it was for the Pittsburg, Cincinnati & St Louis Railway, which started in 1868 but then merged further to become the PCC&StL in 1883, so your button would date earlier than that.
Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nice find!

 

[Giant056]

You're right Giant, it was for the Pittsburg, Cincinnati & St Louis Railway, which merged further to become the PCC&StL in 1883, so your button would date earlier than that.
Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Very cool

 

[nhbenz]

Absolutely! -I'd added some info above as you were replying, re: start date 1868, for the sake of knowing the earliest it could be.