I think I know what this button represents but I cant find an example. Help!

[BioProfessor]

I think I know what this button represents but I can't find an example. Help!

The more I clean up the pile of buttons I found around Charleston, the more "Odd" ones I find. This button is 7/8" in diameter. It has a crown at the "top" of the design inside a circular inscription. It seems to have a tudor rose in the middle and then four quadrants with pellets, rampant lions, etc. It has the word "Packet" in large letters between the circular inscription and the edge. I believe this indicates it was a button worn by someone in the British service whose unit delivered the mail, parcels, etc. I can find examples of buttons with the word "Packet" inside the circular inscription but I can't find any with "Packet" between the circle and the edge. The back is completely plain. Just a nub where the shank was. No back mark. No design.

Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Daryl

 

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[trikikiwi]

Re: I think I know what this button represents but I can't find an example. Help!

I don't know, but I'm interested in knowing
Mike

 

[BioProfessor]

Re: I think I know what this button represents but I can't find an example. Help!

I think this may be it.

Daryl

 

[Montana Jim]

Re: I think I know what this button represents but I can't find an example. Help!

Comparing the two - I believe you are right.

 

[BioProfessor]

Re: I think I know what this button represents but I can't find an example. Help!

I've cleaned it quite a bit more and they seem the same. I'll post a photo tomorrow when there is enough sun.

Thanks,

Daryl

 

[IronSpike]

Re: I think I know what this button represents but I can't find an example. Help!

I agree it's a match. Green check please