found a Va US Military button or pin

[3 of 6 GMG's]

I'm not sure exactly what it is and I'm hoping "I know one of you will know" what it is!!! It slightly larger than a quarter it has US then in the center in small letters VA. It has a screw on back with two fabric pins on it to catch the fabric when screwed down. It was located in Va about 5 miles from the NC line. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!!!

 

[RelicDude]

Cool find it looks like a collar stud but I've never seen one with va in the center. I'm thinking its a Virginia national guard collar stud. Don't hold me to this but it looks ww1 ww2 era. Some one will know on here.

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[jwbro]

Kinda reminds me of the US badge on the "Class A" uniform saucer hat. But I haven't seen one with VA on it either.

 

[rodarian]

Super interesting button. I can't wait to read what it's actually from

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

It is a collar-disc insignia (not a button) representing the 1st Virginia Regiment of the US National Guard. Note that the background around the emblem is a diagonal checkerboard, with a small dot (actually, a tiny acorn) inside each square. That means your US collar-disc insignia (with screw-post on the back) dates from approximately 1920/21 through 1937. For more info on time-dating US collar-disc insignia, go here:
Dating Metallic Insignia: Collar Disks

 

[3 of 6 GMG's]

Thanks Cannonball Guy I knew it wasn't a button when I posted it, I just had a brain fart and couldn't think straight. I guess from the heat today, it was so hot today I saw tree's arguing over who the lucky one was the dog was going to have to pee on. Lol

Thanks again,

And HH to everyone and stay safe!!!

Matt

 

[vpnavy]

Nice finds! Thanks for sharing...