Iteresting button found in Hoosier state.........

[Fred (S.Indiana)]

Found this after work today at an 1860's home site (demolition) I am vaguely familiar with military/civil war buttons, and I am inclined to think this could be both, who are the experts here, no use showing the back, it has thick encrustation, any input would be generously appreciated...........fred

 

[allen]

i cant help with the id,
but that is a really cool button !

 

[vayank54]

It's a civilian coat button probably 1950's or so. All the ones I've seen have a self shank. In case you don't know A self shank is a hump raised from the back with a hole on each side.

 

[crazyjarhead]

What's the back look like??

 

[Brian(upstateNY-Central Fla.)]

Hope ya get some Id on the botton Fred

 

[Fred (S.Indiana)]

It does have a wire loop shank on the back

It does have a wire loop shank on the back

 

[gxray]

This button could be a rare variety of Mississippi or Texas Staff officer button...if so, worth big bucks!!...but might just be a decorative civilian button...maybe some of our button experts will chime in. Research that button.

 

[IronSpike]

Civilian or Military it's a very nice button Maybe post in whatisit?

 

[Kieth-Tx]

Found one like it also awhile back...could find no info on it. Good luck.

 

[Fred (S.Indiana)]

Picture of the back..........

Here is a picture of the back, looks to be of the CW period..................