✅ SOLVED Button ID - any ideas?

[DeadElvis]

About the size of a dime, still trying to figure out the words on the banner - seems to be latin. Still has loop on back - found about 8" deep in North Alabama. I'll add the words when/if I can figure them out, my eyes aren't what they used to be

 

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[Ken in Georgia]

A hunting coat button from 1880's

 

[DeadElvis]

Thanks Ken . Here is a somewhat better image, sharpened and greyscaled. Seems to have the word "sanspeus" whatever that means on the right side. EDIT: The word seems to be "sanspeur" - meaning without fear (well, according to my Google search)

 

[Ken in Georgia]

Is there a back mark?

 

[DeadElvis]

Is there a back mark?

The back is in much worse shape - I can't discern anything...

 

[Ken in Georgia]

that's just a standard hunting button 1880's nice find

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

The rusted back and shank type would point to the mid20th century IMO.

At first glance I thought it was a wild boar but it looks more like a fish head and kangaroo? Civilian fashion button my guess but a cool one I havent seen before..

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Maybe it is a boar but its looking like some kind of serpent creature with tongue protruding.

 

[Ken in Georgia]

Maybe it is a boar but its looking like some kind of serpent creature with tongue protruding.

A Gragoyle

 

[DCMatt]

"Ne Obliviscaris" Do Not Forget "Sans Peur" Without Fear

I agree with BCH. Based on the back it is a modern blazer button.

DCMatt

 

[DCMatt]

Here is one. ebay description says 1945 - present.



DCMatt

 

[DeadElvis]

Holy cow you guys are good! Thanks!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

It is a boar.

 

[Ken in Georgia]

Cool