NJ seal button

[jerseyben]

This is a 2 piece button with the NJ state seal on the face. The back is marked WATERBURY CONN WATERBURY CO.

What is it? How old?

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

It is from sometime in the 20th-Century. Are you sure the backmark doesn't actually say "COS" instead of "CO"? It it says CO'S it is from 1943 and later.

 

[HutSiteDigger]

Post civil war. worn by State officials like police,etc. A good clear picture of the back-mark might help id the time frame. CannonBallGuy should be able to date it for you i.e. http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/361541-need-id-button.html will tell you some info on dating WaterBury back-marks. It could date from 1880s-early 20th century.

Edit me and CBG typing @ same time

 

[jerseyben]

Thank you for the helpful info. The backmark does say "COS". Ok, so post 1943.