Dorthea Dix Button find

[B|lker]

The name on the back is Bemsco.
Still contracted by the US military.
They`re located in Salt Lake City.

I`ve been unable to determine what time period this came from but it`s still fun to look at.
I cant remember wearing anything this large on my Uniform.

Thanks for looking all.

 

[Evolution]

It's a piece of collar brass, not a button. Nice find. Not sure of the exact time frame of it though.

 

[B|lker]

Thanks Evolution i`ll start searching the collar brass items.

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

WWII era or newer...

 

[sneaky6]

It looks like a Cavalry bridal rosette. Not sure about the time period though.

Great find!!

HH,
Sneaky6

 

[JasonB]

When I joined the Army in the early 90's we had similar but not exact brass buttons on our lapels for dress uniforms.

Note: the two pieces will screw apart so you can polish each separately. I think it's vintage but not ancient.

JB.

 

[ModernMiner]

When I joined the Army in the early 90's we had similar but not exact brass buttons on our lapels for dress uniforms.

Note: the two pieces will screw apart so you can polish each separately.
I think it's vintage but not ancient.
JB.

Bill,
I think Jason was referring to Bob on that statement.
Nice find. DD is still turning up the goods for you.
-Doug-

 

[B|lker]

Neil I thought it was WW1 or before as well.

Thanks sneaky6 that was a great idea also and i cant wait to find out what year it was used.

Jason, my Blues uniform from the late 70`s had smaller outer jacket collar brass but nothing of this size.
I`ll try unscrewing it.

Modern Miner it`s good to see your back and thanks for your huuuuumor

 

[JasonB]

You might compare the Air Force brass to the Army ones. I think that it might be AF now that I look at it more. The Army brass is more rounded. That might help you.

 

[PBK]

I believe that this type of clutch-back collar disk was in use in the 1940's and 50's.

 

[minton7]

I have some ones that were my grandpa's.... he was in the army right after WWII.... like 1946-1948.... looks just like the one he had..... they had backs for the pins also..........nice finds no matter what the value... all US items are neat in my book

 

[Admiral de Salee]

I say WWII.

 

[B|lker]

Thanks again JasonB.

PBK your the man, never heard the term clutch-back,
I think minton7, Admiral de Salee and you are right on the money.
Most of the items weve found at this side of the hospital have been around the late 40`s.

Kuweel all thanks for looking and you input.