Help with button ID

[NJ Garrett]

Hi all!

Posted this in Today's Finds. 125 views but no replies. Thought that I'd try here.

I was metal detecting at a friend's house in Staten Island. We found a couple pennies, 2 silver quarters (1948 and 1961) and this interesting button. It has some nice design work on it, but I'm just not a button expert. Has anyone seen a button like this before or does anyone have an idea of how old it is?

Thanks!

Kevin

 

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[nhbenz]

Seeing the back may help if possible. Is it attached to the thing behind it?

 

[HAPPYCAMPER]

Kinda looks like beetle ..sacred scarab beetle -- Encyclopedia Britannica like nhbenz mentioned seeing the back be nice

 

[nova treasure]

its hard to make out alot of detail, But looks like a patriotic button. it also looks to have a back attachment which reminds me of a tunic belt support button.

 

[NJ Garrett]

Thanks all! Sadly, the back of the button is really caked with dirt. Light scrubbing with a toothbrush didn't help at all. You can see two areas around the edge where the dirt/minerals are protruding.

The silver metal in the back is just a clip I used to hold the button upright.

If you have suggestions for how to clean it up, I'll give it a try and take some more pictures!

Kevin

 

[NJ Garrett]

At the top of the button, there is a crown and dead center there is a shield. The shield may have a cross in the middle of it. Hard to tell. Very interesting little button. Hopefully someone can assist!