Couple badges, WW1 buttons, and help needed on a button

[tndirtdigger]

Went to a house built in 1835. Uncovered a ROTC badge/wings, not really sure what type of ROTC badge. Any info will be appreciated on that item. Dug two WW1 buttons in an area no bigger than 8'x8' and also found a nice button that I would love some info on. It is a silver gilt button with 13 stars circling the bust. It seems to be quite old and probably mid 1800s but not sure. The back is iron and crumbled as soon as I put it under water. As you can see in the photos I did manage to re-attach the shank with a small dab of some industrial adhesive. Its not pretty but at least is intact now. The shank is part of the iron back of the button. Can anyone tell me the age of the button and whether it is civilian or military? The bust may possibly be capped but it is hard to tell. Seems to be really nice for a civilian type button.

 

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[hbru123]

Awesome finds! Congrats!

 

[against the wind]

Really good hunt. Nice variety.
Congratulations

 

[CRUSADER]

Its a ROTC Lapel Badge.

 

[vpnavy]

It is always fun seeing what a find looked like to begin with - so, I searched Google and found...

EBAY: Old Military Pin Medal WW2 to Vietnam ROTC Wreath



EBAY: ROTC Gold Cap Device New Military Clutchback Official Vanguard

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[vpnavy]

I searched

and found a button that is close...

Thin Stamped Brass piece of a bust head surrounded by stars (Oct 02, 2008, 07:24 PM)

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[trapperart]

Congrats on some nice finds

 

[Trezurehunter]

Congrats on some nice relic finds.

 

[sutphin]

NICE FINDS

 

[iowamp]

Great Finds! I really like the Junior Police Badge as I found one myself a couple months ago.

 

[fyrffytr1]

Here's is one that is very similar if not a match on the Waterbury site listed under fashion/people. However the description doesn't give an age. You might contact them for further information.

WomanS Head In Stars - People - Waterbury Button