✅ SOLVED Help with buttons

[JJ1965]

Button with eagle says Waterbury Button Co on back. The one with the Stars has more of a rivet on the back, rather than a ring. See last pic for back view. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

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[DCMatt]

The first is a pre-1902 General Services coat button. Sources say that back mark was used from 1849 - 1965. They switched to Great Seal buttons in 1902. If found in SC I'd say Civil War button. Good shape, too.

I believe the second is Korean War era fatigue jacket button. I have an OD jacket with those buttons I bought at an Army-Navy surplus store back in the 70's.

DCMatt

 

[diggummup]

I agree. The second button was used from WW2 through Vietnam. Here is an old thread - http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/57648-star-button.html

 

[JJ1965]

The first is a pre-1902 General Services coat button. Sources say that back mark was used from 1849 - 1965. They switched to Great Seal buttons in 1902. If found in SC I'd say Civil War button. Good shape, too.

I believe the second is Korean War era fatigue jacket button. I have an OD jacket with those buttons I bought at an Army-Navy surplus store back in the 70's.

DCMatt

Thanks for the info. I should have specified, but yes, both buttons were found in Sumter county SC.

 

[JJ1965]

I agree. The second button was used from WW2 through Vietnam. Here is an old thread - http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/57648-star-button.html

Thanks!