Old pin / button?

[72cheyenne]

No writing on this one. Back appears to be missing something. Seems to be made of copper, bronze, maybe tin?? Found at a site that dates back to CW. Any ideas?

 

[Montana Jim]

U.S. Army Civil Engineers collar brass...

http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/branches/Corps of Engineers.htm

The castle has been used since about 1840... but I'm thinking this is post CW, at least after 1895ish... probebly WW I.

 

[72cheyenne]

Thanks Jim, that was quick. Would US Army Civil Engineers have anything to do with building a water supply dam for a small town, or am i getting them mixed up with the Corp of Engineers?

 

[Montana Jim]

Thanks Jim, that was quick. Would US Army Civil Engineers have anything to do with building a water supply dam for a small town, or am i getting them mixed up with the Corp of Engineers?

Same thing... yes, they could have been involved and probebly were... a little local research could get you that answer.

 

[72cheyenne]

Makes perfect sense now as to where it was found, near a damsite that was constructed in the late 20's early 30's. Site actually dates before that, as in before the lake was constructed.

Really appreciate your help.
Jason

 

[Montana Jim]

You bet