Need some help with Button ID....

[arvonian]

Went back to an old home site that has produced some nice CW relics, and found this button. It's coat size, has a rope edge, and had just enough of the back left to make out the letters "TON" Any ideas out there on age and use??

HH Steve

 

[VOL1266-X]

Re: Need some help with Buton ID....

Nice Find Steve!!! I don't recognize that button but someone here on Tnet will. WTG, Quindy.

 

[arvonian]

Re: Need some help with Buton ID....

Thanks Quindy! Hope the Trio is doing well!!
HH Steve

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Re: Need some help with Buton ID....

Need help with your spelling too...

It looks civilian to me.

 

[Dman]

Nice button. Wish I could help with the ID.
Doug

 

[arvonian]

Thanks for the Heads up on the crappy spelling I'm leaning toward civilian also.

 

[fyrffytr1]

Re: Need some help with Buton ID....

It looks like a Chief Petty Officer button listed in Albert's as NA 131B. Not sure of the age but I think it is post 1941. However, the rank of Chief Petty Officer was established on April 1st, 1893 for the Navy and May 18th, 1920 for the Coast Guard.
Can you post a picture of the back?