Help with button ID

[jlewisk]

I found this yesterday, I could use some help in ID'ing it. On the back I think it reads "PAILA" and the other I cannot make out maybe it starts off "HOR...." or "HOB....". Thanks.

 

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[creskol]

Can you post a better photo of the back?

 

[duggap]

I am guessing your backmark says Horstman Philidephia. It looks to be the model that was used from 1876 to 1902. Nice button and nice find.

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

I am guessing your backmark says Horstman Philidephia. It looks to be the model that was used from 1876 to 1902. Nice button and nice find.

It is a General Service button. HORSTMAN, PHILA. I don't see the specific backmark listed in Albert's the book but it appears to be simlar to Albert's GI 98 (1875-1902)

Nice find!

 

[Nana40]

Great button find! It's a beauty!

Nana