✅ SOLVED Anchor Button ID Help

[Chris717]

Hello - my son and I found this button at an 18th century homesite in central PA that had continued occupation until the present. It's a two-piece button and the back has rusted out. I am unable to ID this button and am curious if anyone has any ideas. I greatly appreciate any input!

-Chris

 

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[fyrffytr1]

In my humble opinion it is a civilian fashion button from the mid 1900s. The rusted out back is the main clue.

 

[Chris717]

In my humble opinion it is a civilian fashion button from the mid 1900s. The rusted out back is the main clue.

I appreciate that opinion - it would make sense as I could not find a military button online that matched. Thanks!

 

[fyrffytr1]

here is a link to the Waterbury Button website. I start by clicking on the "Browse our Products" in the yellow box. Then I can choose one of four sections. When I click on one it will bring up a list on the left side that gives options of button designs.
Try Fashion buttons then hit anchors. It will bring up some similar to yours.

Waterbury Button Company – 200 Years of Experience

waterburybutton.com

 

[Chris717]

You nailed it fyrffytr1, I think one of those is the exact button. Too bad it's not military but I'll take a good ID any day. Thanks again!

This one (and a few others) are super close.