Hit a old church that I’ve done before probably early 1900 or possibly late 1800 s rain n cold left rather quickly on the way out found the find of the day anyone know it’s age ?
Too funny, I found the same thing yesterday at a late 1800's house and got super excited because I've found civil war things next door. Once I got home and cleaned it off I realized it has ballou/butterfly clutches on the back (like tie tacks have), so know it's not old. I think those type pin backs were invented around WWII so maybe it's that old but mine might be newer. Looks like yours has the pin things bent that would have had the clutches on them. Dating Metallic Insignia: Clutch Fasteners