I need help on this one !

[cahills9]

possibly a two piece button with back missing but I'm not sure

I believe the Gothis leters are U.R.R. of NJ

thanks for any help

 

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[paleomaxx]

Pretty sure it's "MRR of NJ" which would match the Midland Railroad of New Jersey. It was a very short lived railroad that was in operation from 1880 to 1881. I can't find any other examples of the button online, but if the railroad was only in operation for a year before being absorbed by other lines it would make sense that it was an extremely rare button. Super cool find!

 

[Digger RJ]

possibly a two piece button with back missing but I'm not sure
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I believe the Gothis leters are U.R.R. of NJ

thanks for any help

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[lenmac65]

Very nice find. Interesting that it is likely railroad related. Congrats!

 

[BennyV]

Very nice!

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Cool find !

 

[Blackfoot58]

Paleomaxx may have hit the nail on the head. If so, that is going to be super-rare. Nice condition, sans the back plate.

 

[oldmxrat]

Cool and rare, congrats!