Cool US button, maybe WWI? Need help!

[Olentangy]

Hi all,

I was at one of my favorite parks a few days ago and I found this button. It appears to have a similar back to one I posted a few months ago, but I can't find the design anywhere online. I also found two wheat cents. If you know anything, please chime in, because I'm stumped! Thanks for looking and good luck.

 

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[olekyground]

That's a really neat button! I have never seen one like this. Congratulations on finding such a unique one! Hope you find some info on it!

 

[crazyjarhead]

Some better pics are in store.........the back too. By the name Olentangy you may be from Ohio Welcome to TNET and hope you get it id'd

 

[fyrffytr1]

My first impression is something related to the US Marshals.

 

[desertfox]

What you have is either a lapel pin or a tie tack. I doubt it's from the military, tho. Good luck.

 

[Olentangy]

Thanks for all your replies! Desertfox, I will have to expand my search to non-military items.

Crazyjarhead, I am from Ohio. You may have seen my posts on the Ohio forum. I enjoy reading your posts! Didn't you just move out west?

 

[BosnMate]

First glance I thought American Legion lapel pin, looking closer I don't think so, except maybe it could of been an early one, but I don't know if they changed things. American Legion was founded after WWI, 1918 i think. Is there any printing you can read on the face?

 

[jewelerguy]

it is an American Legion lapel or tie pin. looks like a 'bronze' version... from what I understand, silver versions were for those who were wounded. Other styles included the words "American Legion" around the star.

 

[crazyjarhead]

Thanks for all your replies! Desertfox, I will have to expand my search to non-military items.

Crazyjarhead, I am from Ohio. You may have seen my posts on the Ohio forum. I enjoy reading your posts! Didn't you just move out west?

Back In May but Terry Everly and I hunt when I make runs to Ohio. Hope you get the button/thingy Id'd. Looks like you are going to be near record high's in Ohio today. Near 60

 

[Matt872]

Its A Discharge Lapel pin from ww1 era and as stated in prior posts the silver is for wonded soldiers returning and brass was for standard discharge

Matt872