Cool gold button from stagecoach stop hunt

[Baggins]

Found this button last week in the field where we have been searching for an old stagecoach stop....the button was about 4' down, and is a gold two piece...not sure if it is real gold, it is not marked....but it has a deer head on it and appears that at one time between the antlers, was a stone....the back of the button is missing the shank, and is brass.....does anyone have an idea as to what it is from, and, or an age?
Thanks,
Baggins

 

[creeper71]

I don't know the difference between the 2 if any,but if your trying to find this button online it will probly be llisted under Stag an not deer...

 

[kuger]

Also try Sporting buttons

 

[bula]

It looks like a Elks Lodge 5 year pin to me.

 

[SkyPirate]

Elks lodge

 

[kuger]

I would say thats it.Nice I.D

 

[mainer]

I like it!

 

[Baggins]

Elk's lodge makes sense....wish it would say which one! Thanks for the ID guys!
Baggins

 

[crazyjarhead]

Got pics of the back? I'd say it's more of a modern type jacket button, not 1800's or older

 

[Baggins]

Got pics of the back? I'd say it's more of a modern type jacket button, not 1800's or older

I know the first pic is a bit big, but it is of the back..you can see the rim of gold, and the rest seems to be brass...
Baggins

 

[Mr Tuff]

neat old button!!!! MR TUFF

 

[bula]

If it is a Elks Lodge Pin, the stone that is missing would tell you how many years the member had been in the lodge. They are given out for every five years that you have been a member. My guess would be that it is an older pin as the new ones do state how many years & also have a BPOE logo on them.

 

[ringfinder]

Pretty neat find, Congrats!