Louisana Military Pelican Button

[cambria09]

Hello All. I found this yesterday at an 1880's house. I can't find quite the same one on the net. Any idea on this thing's age? Civil War? Thanks for the view and good luck. C9

 

[duggap]

Under that name, Pettibone Mfg co started in 1884. It shows your backmark being on LA15 in Alberts book. The RV on it is only a 1. The firm lasted until 1975, but they did not make buttons. I can't tie yours down any better. Maybe CBG will stop by and help us out a bit further.

 

[cambria09]

Under that name, Pettibone Mfg co started in 1884. It shows your backmark being on LA15 in Alberts book. The RV on it is only a 1. The firm lasted until 1975, but they did not make buttons. I can't tie yours down any better. Maybe CBG will stop by and help us out a bit further.

Thanks duggap for the info. I was hoping for Civil War era but on closer inspection what I thought was "NO" for New Orleans on the back may actually be "CIN" for Cincinnati making it post Civil War.

Good luck. C9

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

There is an identical one on an expired fleabay auction listed as "Antique Indian Wars Louisiana Indian Wars Coat Button Pelican Pettibone." ($13.99)