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What Wuz It --- Before I scrubbed too hard?

nwdetectorist

nwdetectorist

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What Wuz It --- Before I scrubbed too hard?
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I detected this military button several years ago, and am wondering what it is.
It is just under 3/4' inch in diameter.
Sorrry/no back marking because the back is completely rusted/crusted away.


Thanks,

nwdetectorist
TOO MUCH DIRT --- NOT ENOUGH TIME
 
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Vintage-Gold-Tone-US-Navy-Military-Eagle-Anchor-Star-Coat-Uniform-Button-/370618191567?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item564a90cecf
 
thanks very much
you are right on the money
I looked for several hours online/did not even think of using eBay as a way to do my research


nwdetectorist
 
I don't think its actually military. I found one just like it and couldn't ID it on any military button site. Here's the answer I got....

Your button is definitely a civilian "Fashion" imitation of an actual US Navy button. Among various other differences between the actual US Navy buttons and yours, note the shape of the wing-tops. They are VERY rounded on your Fashion button. The civillian imitations are still being manufactured and sold today. You can buy them a fabric-&-sewing-supplies stores, such as JoAnn Fabrics.

The back on the military buttons will be brass according to other responses I got.
 
Thanks lsm,

I wondered about the lack of sharp edges.
Of course, there was a lot more detail before I scrubbed it off:(
On the other hand, the eBay link response from ojm bc shows a lot of roundness too.

I have found other military buttons and they were a lot sharper in detail as well.
So, I will just have to pretend I found something cool:)


Thanks,

nwdetectorist

TOO MUCH DIRT --- NOT ENOUGH TIME

:tesoro:
 
is it intact brass with a backmark on it? This would help the ID. I think usually the tinback ones that pretty much rust away are civilian.
Neal
 
NealNoIN said:
is it intact brass with a backmark on it? This would help the ID. I think usually the tinback ones that pretty much rust away are civilian.
Neal
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The OP said 'no back marking because the back is completely rusted/crusted away.'
 
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