Need help with button ID.

[BladeRunner2019]

Hi all.

Found this today at a small 1920 home. I've got no clue what to google seach on. It doesn't look like a letter. Not even sure which way is up.

The back reads Extra Quality within a dotted ribbon and what looks like 3 spoon shaped things.

Would appreciate any insight as to what this may be.

 

[ekeisler]

The “P” stands for Police. Your button is a nice example of a police button that looks to be post civil war era judging by the backmark. I’m sure somebody can give you a better age on it but great find!

 

[vpnavy]

Always love finding other similar

member finds...

Is this a civil war button? (Oct 14, 2007, 07:22 PM)
"...It's a mid to late 1800's "stock" (generic) P-letter pattern button,
usually used on police uniforms..."



Civil War button? (Dec 18, 2009, 03:24 PM)

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[RVRoamer76]

Great old button save. That's a beauty. Congrats!

 

[Trezurehunter]

Very nice old button. Hope someone nails it down for you.

 

[Digger RJ]

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[BladeRunner2019]

Thanks for the help!

 

[Inspector]

Great button save, congratulations

Nice research vpnavy