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[leddel]

found this at an old cellar site it seems to be made of pewter or pot metal , a little smaller than a dime in diameter with no apparent back-marks . the picture isn't the best but there's an eagle in the middle facing left with an olive branch in the left claw and arrows in the right and the words "cold water" above it's head and the word "army" below it's claws. any help would be greatly appreciated

 

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[FrankTM]

I found some info on a childrens periodical that was published 1841-1843 that was called Cold Water Army. The other thing I found had to do with the Mass Temperance Movement circa 1830. My guess it is related to the temperance movement on the early 1800's. Hope this helps.

Frank

 

[Mackaydon]

Here's an article that discusses the Cold Water Army and your brass button:
http://www.oldstuffnews.com/articles/as05 articles/as05_1.htm
Don........

 

[Montana Jim]

Very cool find, and even better the great text provided to explain it!

Thats an awesome piece...