A Nice suspender clip

[DrumnDetect]

Since all my fields are in plant, I've been doing more hunting at a local park. This came up sunday, and I can't find another example anywhere. My guess is around the 1900 mark. Would love any help with the date.
Tc and happy hunting my friends

 

[laplander]

Nice civil war button! The suspender reminds me of an iron cross, cool digs!
HH Jeff

 

[DrumnDetect]

Thanks Jeff,
The button was dug about 10 feet away. To to me this is deff. a firemans clip. The Maltes cross was introduced as a fireman symbol in 1865 by the FDNY. I've dug suspender clips before at cellar holes, but this one is special to me. I just can't find it. I feel like I've looked at every late 19th century early 20th fireman pics on the web. Unfortunately they usually have their coats on. Thanks for the kind words.
HH Joel

 

[WaterScoopPNW]

Sweet find!

 

[DrumnDetect]

Waterscoop, Thank you! For me some relics are much better that old silver even. The history behind who made it and who wore it and how I ended up with it is what I love about this hobby.
Tc and happy hunting my friend

 

[Ronstar]

Might consider it maybe being a clip on a band uniform???? City/High School bands back in the day had fairly ornate uniforms......

 

[DrumnDetect]

Thanks Ron, I'll look anywhere at this point. Good call.