Is this a button?

[clf_02]

Found this where I have been finding civil war relics. Is it a button. If not what is it?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

The pic is blurry. Is it just a dimple? Is something broken off?


http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/118755-e-button-pin.html

 

[clf_02]

It's just a dimple but a little larger dimple than the one in ironspike's photo. But the front of both are identical

 

[clf_02]

I have another with the same "E" on it my father found but the item is a little larger and a completely different shape. I will try to post a pic ASAP of it.

 

[Reed Lukens]

I did look for the picture before I posted but the valve is very old, heck it was 30 years ago when I worked on them. After that everyone started going to throw aways. I do have this though ¬¬
These are the caps to my salt & pepper shakers. Almost a perfect match for size.

 

[nhbenz]

I'm thinking perhaps a push button for starting an engine (E), which wasn't an uncommon thing to find in old tractors, cars, and I know vintage motorcycles noted the starter button with an E, but these are larger than those. I think this truck is in need of one; http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attac...1210e-semi-forward-1613tc-10-start-button.jpg

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I'm thinking perhaps a push button for starting an engine (E), which wasn't an uncommon thing to find in old tractors, cars, and I know vintage motorcycles noted the starter button with an E, but these are larger than those. I think this truck is in need of one; http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attac...1210e-semi-forward-1613tc-10-start-button.jpg

Sounds good to me. Thats better than elevator or typewriters that keep losing E's.

 

[JulianCook]

After reading the thread I see that this plain block lettering could be Indian War era but not Civil War. I dont think it could possibly be CW or earlier with such a modern letter E even though most were found in older sites..