Newbie Requesting Help With Buttons

[mbender]

I'm trying to identify these buttons. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! Matt Bender

 

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[jt70]

Check out this link. Although your exact button is not on the page it is apparent that it is a Pennsylvania State Seal button of some sort. Could be worth some bucks by the looks.

http://www.civilwarbuttons.com/usstatelist.htm


JT

 

[omnicognic]

JT70 got it correct, here is an example in rougher condition:

from this site: http://www.relicman.com/butfpa.htm#B4057
Happy Hunting! omnicognic 8)

 

[Mental Granny]

wonder if the button is a replica-look at the backmark. It's just a little off for name Horstmann & Allien. Could be an unlisted variety.