can anyone id this button

[hollowpointred]

my brother found this this morning. anyone know what it is or how old? i dont know squat about buttons!

 

[CRUSADER]

I think 1902 - present

Whats the backmark?

 

[hollowpointred]

he said the back was missing. which branch of the service is it. i am assuming Army?

 

[CRUSADER]

he said the back was missing. which branch of the service is it. i am assuming Army?

yeah

 

[hollowpointred]

thanks crusader!

 

[fatsmahoney]

i found same button same size and 1 smaller i was told 1902 to present and the branch was general service

 

[Montana Jim]

Yeap... Crusader is correct-u-mundo.

Thats a general service button ("general" meaning "common to everyone" not meaning rank), US Army Great Seal Design, been in use since 1902 until present. Can't date without a back - sorry.

Depending on the age of the site you could make a guess as to age.

I loves the buttons...

 

[birdman]

I found one just like that in Germany. Cool dig.