Found Button with Gothic "B" What is It?

[BrianNY]

Any button experts that might know what button this might be? Was found on Long Island, NY. A field that has produced many relics and buttons to include military related items. Most items date from mid 1700's to mid 1800's.

 

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[DCMatt]

It's difficult to tell from your picture but it looks like a type of self-shank back to me. That would make it mid 20th C.

Clean it up a bit and you'll have a nice looking button. You know the old saying. Beauty is in the eye of the "B" holder.

 

[bradyboy]

part of a cufflink?

 

[DCMatt]

part of a cufflink?

This is a better idea than mine...

BTW I think it is "Old English" not Gothic.

 

[CRUSADER]

Looks like a steel back so very late 1800s or more likely early 1900s

 

[BrianNY]

Looks like a steel back so very late 1800s or more likely early 1900s

Makes sense since it seems like the back is rusting away.

 

[fyrffytr1]

How big is it?