Early military button ?

[kieser sousa/rip]

Hi all.I found this button the other day at an old site were i have found early military stuff in the past.To me it kinda looks like it could be but may just be civilian.....wadda y'all think ?

 

[Iron Patch]

I think... We need a pic.

 

[kieser sousa/rip]

OOP's !

 

[Montana Jim]

The back? Can we see the back?

 

[RELICDUDE07]

Did you find this at that new york rifleman dudes house

 

[kieser sousa/rip]

oops again. Added a penny for size comparison also.Looks like it say's Orange and rich but also has some lettering that is obscured by the solder.Thanks y'all.

 

[kieser sousa/rip]

Did you find this at that new york rifleman dudes house

As a matter of fact.......now that ya mention it............................nope !

 

[kieser sousa/rip]

Well ? No takers.......were y'all at ! Helloooooooooooooo ! can ya hear me now ?

 

[Montana Jim]

Relax KS! We can't be here 24 hours a day!

It looks like at least it says "Rich Orange" on the back - thats a quality mark referencing the gilting or color of the button... early to mid 1800s. Civilian button. She's in nice shape too... well done.

 

[kieser sousa/rip]

Relax KS! We can't be here 24 hours a day!

It looks like at least it says "Rich Orange" on the back - thats a quality mark referencing the gilting or color of the button... early to mid 1800s. Civilian button. She's in nice shape too... well done.

Thanks Jim. Yeah I know....i like to be out hunting at least 23 hours a day.