First military button

[Jim in Idaho]

Chris and I got out for a couple of hours the other day. Searching along an old two-track in the sagebrush. Got a decent target, and out popped this button. I'm not a button guy, but it was in such great condition I was pretty happy with it.
Jim

 

[JCR TX]

Very nice. You might want to swab it with a little lemon juice to bring out any guilt that might be left.

 

[fwcrawford]

Nice find…
I tried looking up the backmark to help date it for you.
I found S.N. MEYER, and that backmark dates from 1890-1925.
Since yours has a N.S. MEYER NEW YORK backmark, it may date later.

 

[Jim in Idaho]

Very nice. You might want to swab it with a little lemon juice to bring out any guilt that might be left.

Good idea! it didn't bring out any gilt, but did remove some of the tarnish from the copper. I appreciate the tip.
Jim