I need help identifying two buttons.

[Chrisb88]

I found these two button at a house site in Fredericksburg VA and I cannot figure out what type they are. Any idea's?

 

[creskol]

Can you post a photo showing the backs?

 

[Chrisb88]

 

[Chrisb88]

The one that says TEXMEX is all rusted and the star has writing on it but I can't read it

 

[TheBestFindsNC]

I found these two button at a house site in Fredericksburg VA and I cannot figure out what type they are. Any idea's?

<img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=794971"/>

My best guess is the Mexican American war which ended in 1848. I'm not sure about buttons but that is what I would think.

 

[TheBestFindsNC]

<img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=795134"/>

A soldier could have brought them home and then lost them. Or I could be way off. Try searching buttons from that era and see if you can figure it out. Nice find!!

 

[Chrisb88]

Thank you, I will do that. I really appreciate it.