Help with button I.D.

[doublet2a]

I tried doing a search on "GEMSCO NEW YORK",
But It kept coming up with "GEMSCO CONNETICUT"
It's 24mm or 7/8 Inch. Ant help from you button experts out there


Thanks

Tim

 

[nhbenz]

The eagle is very much like that of the Civil Air Patrol. The lightning bolts usually mean radar or radio communications technician. That's all I've got.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

The eagle is very much like that of the Civil Air Patrol. The lightning bolts usually mean radar or radio communications technician. That's all I've got.

Yes its very similar to Civil Air Patrol but with what looks like a bumblebee and not the propeller. Nice find.

 

[trikikiwi]

NY or CT it might be the same company. It's registered in New York and been around a while....

Business InformationThis company profile is for the private company Gemsco Inc , located in Milford, CT. Gemsco Inc's line of business is mfg fabricated textile products whol women's/child's clothing.
Company Name: Gemsco IncIs This Your Company?
Address: 262 Quarry Rd, Milford, CT 06460-8504 (Map)
Alt Business Name:
Location Type: Single Location
Est. Annual Sales: $970,000
Est. # of Employees: 20
Est. Empl. at Loc.: 20
Year Started: 1881
State of Incorp: NY
SIC #Code: 2399
Contact's Name: Leonard J Elkies
Contact's Title: President
NAICS: All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills

http://www.manta.com/company/mmf5yn8

Mike

 

[Ramitt]

The inner part with the wings reminds me of the ROTC.

Perhaps related?

 

[Ramitt]

It seems to be a US airforce button 1949 - 1965, maybe latter i have not looked for a ,more moderen reference.
http://usafflagranks.com/usaf_service_dress_coat_uniform.html

 

[PBK]

Good call!

It is indeed the old pattern U.S. Air Force button, which remained in use until around 1993-95.

http://www.waterburybutton.com/cart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=0&idproduct=21517

 

[doublet2a]

Thanks All!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You guys are the best by far


Tim