Military Button...

[Swartzie]

I think I may have dug a military button, but don't know anything about it. Can somebody ID this button for me. It was dug on a site that has finds from early 1800's up to early 1900's in Ohio. The back has no markings on it that I can see.

Thanks.
-Swartzie

 

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[Montana Jim]

It's exactly what you think it is... a non-descript U.S. Army general service (non-officer) uniform button. 1800s... not newer than 1902.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Civil War ERA cuff button. I'm not sure if the style of shield changed for cuffs during the Indian Wars Era--but if not, it could be post-war. It is certainly pre-1902.

Regards,


Buckleboy

 

[Montana Jim]

Civil War ERA cuff button. I'm not sure if the style of shield changed for cuffs during the Indian Wars Era--but if not, it could be post-war. It is certainly pre-1902.

Regards,


Buckleboy

Agree'd - Cuff, givin it's size.