Street Railway Company Uniform Button???

[Limitool]

I went up North from TN. to get my grandson and spent the day MD'ing an old home in Hasting's MI. We had a blast. We only covered about 1/3 of small lawn. We found 15 coins which none were real old (1944 wheatie oldest). Then we found this "Cracker Jack Mystery Club" token. It was the 29th President Warren Harding one. If I'm right here it's from the 1933-34 time period. Then we dug up an old button. CINCINNATI (across middle) Street Railway Company around button. I found some info on the company but NOT this button. I see it was in "business" from 1859-1952. And if I'm right (not sure) it was called this name from 1880--1920. So does anyone know anything more about this button, it's time period and/or it's dollar worth. I see some similar for $4.00 - $50.00. I have not attempted to clean it except through running water. The best part was the excitement of having the young guy get geeked up. Thanks for any info on button.... (back to my cave on Thursday).... Brad

 

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[JimDon]

I love the button. I used to be a motorman on an historic streetcar in Charlotte. It is a rare find. Congrats.

 

[wkrp43]

I recently dug the James Madison token. Good job.

 

[Missouri_John]

what's on the backmark is gonna be a huge clue to figuring out time period

 

[Limitool]

what's on the backmark is gonna be a huge clue to figuring out time period

I honestly can't tell what kind of metal this button is. I believe I could read the back if it was cleaned better. SO... HOW DO I PROPERLY CLEAN IT? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks, Brad

 

[Limitool]

I recently dug the James Madison token. Good job.

Thanks guy.... how did you clean yours? This one is in GREAT shape but it appears tarnished. Got to be a way to "shine it up".... maybe? I see some cleaned up ones going for about $8-10 dollars. I didn't find a "Warren Harding" one for sale however.