HELP WITH BUTTON

[moose]

Hunted local park that in the early 1800's was a cemetary and dug this beautiful button from 8". I see several civil war buttons posted and wouldn't know one if I held it. What do I look for if I were to tell a war button from a cosmetic button? This one has Horstmann Phila. on the back. Very good condition, but not sure of it's date.. Also pulled two 1912 wheats and a 5 cent trade token that if anyone knows where to look for more info would be awesome. The token has ( Good For 5c in trade on one side and At A.H.K on the other) Had a riot with this hunt, glad to see the snow disappear.

Thank you for your help,
Moose

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Nice finds !

Here's two links to Token sites >>> http://tokencatalog.com/ --- and --- http://www.civilwartokens.com/

Here's two links to old Button sites >>> http://pw1.netcom.com/~jimyce/bm.html --- and --- http://www.oldcopper.org/Marks%20S-Z.htm

Good Luck !

 

[moose]

Thank you E-trac-Ohio, will check it out.

Moose

 

[iskirkra]

Moose, I think your button is a "WW1 great seal button" very nice find. - Randy