Camel Button ID

[dirtdigger1581]

Got a chance to get out for a bit yesterday and came across this interesting button. It shows a camel with palm trees and a pyramid in the background. I found it in an area that produced a couple civil war mini balls and one eagle general service two piece button. I've never seen a button like this before. I'd guess it's a variation of a civilian flat button, as it's a one piece button. There are no marks on the back to help identify it, so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your help, and hope I can get an ID!

Happy Hunting!

-Nate

 

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[bigfoot1]

It may be a coin,western china silk road.just a guess.. ...there were a few varients

 

[dirtdigger1581]

It may be a coin,western china silk road.just a guess.. View attachment 779006 ...there were a few varients

Thanks for the suggestion, but it's definitely a button. There is a shank on the back, but no markings to suggest a manufacturer. Cool looking coin though!

 

[bigfoot1]

ahhh...ok

 

[DCMatt]

For what it is worth, here is a link to a thread from a few years ago. Same button:

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/185152-camel-button-civil-war-era.html

DCMatt

 

[bigfoot1]

interesting to note both found in virginia....hmmmm

 

[dirtdigger1581]

For what it is worth, here is a link to a thread from a few years ago. Same button:

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/185152-camel-button-civil-war-era.html

DCMatt

Thanks DCMatt - Someone on another forum posted this same link and it looks like they decided it was a Victorian Picture button. I've gotta read up on that a bit, but that's what they seemed to think it was. I also PMed that guy to find out where in Virginia he found it. Was curious about their proximity to each other. Thanks for the link... Take care!

 

[Subterranean]

Zouave uniform button?

 

[Wes-N-VA]

NATE! Nice button and I have never seen or heard of one from our part of the world, and I have seen lots of nice buttons. Interesting, PM me and tell me where you found that beauty. GOOD JOB!

 

[Cycluran]

'Found the same button a few days ago on a ridge near Alexandria, VA. http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/185152-camel-button-civil-war-era.html