Button ID

[hikermike]

I found these friday and was not really sure what they are or how old they might be. I can make
out " New York City Button " , but cant make out the other words.......could be "Works" but not sure.
Any help would be really appreciated!!
hh
mike

 

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[Gypsy Heart]

It is New York City Button Works...could be civil defense button but there are great button experts here who can help..... and I obviously am not one of them

 

[PBK]

U.S. Army "Great Seal" general service button, c. 1902-present.

Maker is City Button Works (Erlanger & Liebmann), New York, NY, 1877-1955.

 

[Gypsy Heart]

See I told you there were experts.....


here is a little info from Google...

WALLACE T. FODTE, JR., DEAD; Ex-Congressman of Port Henry, N. Y. ...President of the City Button Works, 408 West Broadway, died yesterday after a brief . Mr. Rothschild's home was-at 440 West End Avenue. ...
query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F40E14F9385417738DDDA10994DA415B808DF1D3 - 8k - Cached - Similar pages

 

[hikermike]

I knew it wouldnt take you all long! I looked and looked last night but couldnt find the exact button.
Thanks for the info!!
hh
mike

 

[stefen]

Just found 9 buttons identical to those described above...

All are in almost new condition...

Anybody know what the current value is?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Individually Great Seal buttons are sold on eBay from $1- $5. They can be purchased much cheaper in bulk especially the common backmarks.
Some rare backmarks may have $5 value but are not very collectible at this time but may be in the future.

Here is an ongoing list I have accumulated on US Army Great Seal button backmarks, 1902-present. http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,212590.0.html

 

[stefen]

These are the the larger (1-1/8") size buttons which I suspect are WWI...belonged to wifes grandfather who serves during the Great War.

Retirement will need to wait.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

These are the the larger (1-1/8") size buttons which I suspect are WWI...belonged to wifes grandfather who serves during the Great War.

Retirement will need to wait.

There are several different sizes but they are all priced about the same. I purchased 300 of the old assorted larger buttons for under 20 bucks on eBay. You would be better off keeping them in the family for display.

 

[IronSpike]

Good ID. Green check