Found an interesting button but need help

[crabstang44]

What type? Age? Alot of civil war activity in the area it was found. Also a 1939 s mint dime

 

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[GB1]

no idea on the button but really cool

 

[crabstang44]

it looks kinda like the lion on spanish coins, also looks a (B) or a 8 on the shield in the middle, please anybody

 

[A2coins]

good finds seems buttons are alot like coins different designs years I cant keeo up with all these cool buttons Well done

 

[Iron Patch]

I think it's a civilian button that probably dates with the dime.

 

[crabstang44]

I think it's a civilian button that probably dates with the dime.

unfortunately i think you might be right, i knew it looks iffy on the age, but i can be hopeful right? i have found some nice cw buttons and tons of bullets from this area though

 

[Iron Patch]

unfortunately i think you might be right, i knew it looks iffy on the age, but i can be hopeful right? i have found some nice cw buttons and tons of bullets from this area though

The shank is modern but it often fools people because it looks like an 18th century one.... but the rest of the button tells is that's clearly not the case.

 

[Whyme]

Nice finds!

 

[Traveling- Lite]

what good history

 

[Trezurehunter]

Very nice looking button.