GWI 23 George Washington inaugural button help

[dfscott23]

I am having trouble finding information about this button I found. I think it may be rare but I am not sure.

 

[villagenut]

No idea here but I like it....not seen that variant yet but I am sure someone will tell you more.

 

[Rookster]

Welcome to Tnet from Mississippi.

 

[creskol]

It is listed on page 396 in Alberts book as WI 23.

 

[dfscott23]

Thanks, does it say anything about rarity?

 

[Whyme]

Nice find!

 

[creskol]

Thanks, does it say anything about rarity?

It gives it an R value of 6 which .. according to the book at the time of publication, means it is very rare with only 3-5 known specimens.

 

[Truth]

If it’s that rare I’m voting BANNER!!! Incredible find. Congratulations

 

[Silver Tree Chaser]

Yes, I see the GW initials. Wow! I've never seen that variety posted before. Congrats.

 

[A2coins]

Banner find well done

 

[A2coins]

Welcome also

 

[Mr. B]

I can not locate this particular button in the RECORD OF AMERICAN UNIFORM AND HISTORICAL BUTTONS BICENTENNIAL EDITION, BY Alphaeus H. Albert. Are you sure that it a GW button? More buttons were produced in 1879 for the centennial. In 1902 the army had several buttons that look very similar, but the shield seems to be a little longer before the V.

 

[FreeBirdTim]

I believe this is your GW button. Better pics would help, though.

*GWI 23 *The GW MonogramWith Eagle & Liberty Cap ? George Washington Inaugural Buttons

 

[FreeBirdTim]

 

[dfscott23]

 

[dfscott23]

 

[dfscott23]

 

[dfscott23]

it's around 22-23 mm in diameter or 9/10 of an inch. It is around .075 inch thick (1-2MM). Thanks for the help so far!

 

[dfscott23]

I can not locate this particular button in the RECORD OF AMERICAN UNIFORM AND HISTORICAL BUTTONS BICENTENNIAL EDITION, BY Alphaeus H. Albert. Are you sure that it a GW button? More buttons were produced in 1879 for the centennial. In 1902 the army had several buttons that look very similar, but the shield seems to be a little longer before the V.

Can you look on page 396? Creskol mentioned it was on that page.

 

[Steve in PA]

Congrats on digging that bucket list button