Button ID

[gmanlight]

Found this button at a site were many late 1800s coins have been found.
I cant read the bench mark on back.
B C P I on top i think.

 

[Iron Patch]

Very recently there was a prison button posted with a similar design so I'd look at that possibility.


Here is the link.

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/today-s-finds/409435-back-cornfield-nys-prison-button.html

 

[gmanlight]

It was ID ed as Band Corps Parris Island. Scovil 1885 - 1900