Possibly my best U.S. Button?

[Gridwalker306]

I hit a BRUTAL farmyard after work today. Wow it was bleak! I nabbed a few modern pennies and the tag with a 6 on it.

I had enough of that and headed home. I stopped at an old faithful spot and dug this really nice old button. I've been trying to determine exactly what it is. It does not have a shank, would have been attached with thread through the two small holes on the back. It's a two piece button, and there are no back marks.

I've found several exactly the same online listed as Indian Wars era, and then I've also seen the possibility of being later repros made for veterans who were missing buttons. Also heard the possibility of military style fashion button.

As much as I'd like to think this is my first U.S. Indian Wars button, I really would like to be sure. Any button heads out there have an idea?

 

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[btjbtj]

J, that button is gorgeous! Congrats! I'll leave the IDing to the many experts on here. -Lisa & John

 

[PBR]

Nice looking button. Most buttons that say excelsior are new york. Without looking at a book, id say indian wars. The back is a little odd. Looking forward to seeing what others say

 

[bill from lachine]

Sweet looking button and in great shape...here's hoping it's the real deal.

Regards + HH

Bill

 

[Tradertom]

Super button. Great find!!

 

[texjim]

I think i might have found it.. Post revolution Button New York. Awesome button

 

[Evolution]

That's a nice one right there. Not sure what it means by not having lettering on the back. Nice find!

 

[Squirrel322]

AWESOME FIND!!!

 

[ShortbusElite]

Great find. I bet you are stoked for finding it. Keep it up!

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[cjon455]

Well that's just awesome!, good job brother

 

[Aureus]

Beautiful button! Congratulations!

 

[against the wind]

Very clear details on that button.
Congratulations

 

[Gridwalker306]

Nice looking button. Most buttons that say excelsior are new york. Without looking at a book, id say indian wars. The back is a little odd. Looking forward to seeing what others say

Thanks, and I hope you're right about it being Indian Wars.

 

[Gridwalker306]

I think i might have found it..View attachment 1365310 Post revolution Button New York. Awesome button

Thanks Tex! It certainly resembles the 28 C, however mine has no back marks. This is making me curious.

 

[FreeBirdTim]

I'm not an expert, but I'd be shocked if that button wasn't from the 1800's. Most two piece buttons I find from the 1900's have a lot of guilt on them and the patina looks different compared to the pre-1900 buttons. Just my opinion...

 

[dirtdigginfool]

Cache, great button! Congrats...ddf

 

[CRUSADER]

I'm with you the back worries me. No books on these, just a bad gut feeling its just post 1900. Hope I'm wrong, would love to hear from those that know.

 

[trapperart]

Congrats on a nice find

 

[FreeBirdTim]

Here's a very similar one that was posted on TNet over 9 years ago. Not much info, but some "Crusader" guy replied back then as well! LOL!

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/47761-button-buckles.html

 

[villagenut]

Beauty of a button but it looks like a more modern self shank which may indicate post 1900.