Dating an old Marines button

[Nick79]

Hi all, found this one today but having a tough time dating it. Pretty sure pre 1900. Found in California
Thanks
Nick

 

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[fyrffytr1]

Can you make out the backmark?

 

[Nick79]

Definitely says Philadelphia, might say Hostman?

 

[Spats]

Definitely says Philadelphia, might say Hostman?

Could it be W H HORTSMANN & CO?

 

[Nick79]

Looks like HORTSMANN / Philadelphia, but hard to completely make out. Do you know the date range for that mark?

 

[Nick79]

Thanks again

 

[tokens70]

The closest Horstmann variant that I could find with Philadelphia spelled out dates between 1893 and 1947