The Lange & Walsh MFG. Co. military button?

[TheLittleMan]

I googled the type on the back of this button to no avail. Any idea as to era? I’m thinking WWII, but I found a WWI military button in the same area of Wisconsin woods just yesterday.

 

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[Jose The Goon]

There are a few links like the one below that mention government contracts to different clothing manufacturers.
There is mention of military uniforms, police uniforms etc. & metal buttons. This link is from 1903 & The Lange & Walsh Manufacturing Co. is
highlighted in yellow at the top of the page. There are other links of similar mention. Could very well be from WW1. Good luck in your search.
NICE BUTTON !!

https://books.google.com/books?id=r...&q=the lange & walsh manufacturing co&f=false
But your button kind of looks like this Civil War button made by a different manufacturer though.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/304696731009104128/

 

[Wildcat1750]

Can't shed any light for you but nice button!

 

[fyrffytr1]

I can't help with the backmark but I can tell you your button dates from 1875 to 1902.It is a general service army button.

 

[Digger RJ]

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[TheLittleMan]

The eagle on mine has more of the Turkey neck than later Eagles has on military buttons, so I do think it is WWI or earlier. Thanks!

 

[JeffInMass]

Beautiful button- Congrats!

 

[fyrffytr1]

The eagle on mine has more of the Turkey neck than later Eagles has on military buttons, so I do think it is WWI or earlier. Thanks!

The Army button was changed in 1902 to incorporate the Great Seal of the United States. So your button has to date prior to that.