Help identifying this

[TheButtonKing]

Hi everyone
I was wondering whether anyone knew where this button came or what kind of button this is?
Any information on this would be helpful! Thanks

 

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[creskol]

It looks like a croquet themed sport button

 

[tamrock]

Maybe mining related https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hammer_and_pick

 

[fyrffytr1]

Is there any lettering on the back? Please post a picture of the back even if it is rusted or blank.

 

[Plug N Play]

I'm seeing them as Polish miner buttons.
One site mentioned Germany, and another site has modern reproductions for sale.
Many sites were in Polish.

https://archiwum.allegro.pl/oferta/guziki-gornicze-2-sztuki-i6603236506.html

 

[TheButtonKing]

Here’s a pic of the back

 

[A2coins]

Nice relic and great ID I think you got it.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

It sure would be nice if we knew what part of the world and what the conditions were under which this was found.
When trying to identify a find it's like a game of 'Detective'... we need all the facts!

Without enough background information... we're just guessing.
Dave


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