I found this in the yard where I found the barber and seated dimes and the two IH cents last month. I know virtually nothing about buttons, other than in general they're a good way to connect two pieces of clothing. This does look like an Army button to me, and the rest of the items I found there might place this around WWI? Any help appreciated. (The back is gone.)
Last edited by Skamaniac; 09-04-2015 at 07:29 AM.
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That is a "Great Seal" button which was used on military uniforms starting in 1902, so your button could indeed be from the WWI era.
Lifetime totals:
10 Large Cents, 415 Indian Heads, 2 Two Cent Pieces, 1 Capped Bust Half Dime, 1 Seated Half Dime, 10 Shield Nickels, 68 V Nickels, 124 Buffalo Nickels, 31 War Nickels, 16 Seated Dimes, 131 Barber Dimes, 405 Mercury Dimes, 249 Rosies, 4 Seated Quarters, 18 Barber Quarters, 20 Standing Liberty Quarters, 89 Silver Washingtons, 1 Seated Half, 3 Barber Halves, 16 Walking Liberty Halves
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Yup. Most likely a WWI button.
Thanks, Tony. I thought it looked like what I remember from my old Army class-A uniform in the 70's. Have they changed at all?
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The "Great Seal" button was introduced in 1902. In 1910 a rim was added. Can you tell if there are any traces of black paint on your button? If there are traces of black that would date the button from 1910-1923. If it doesn't have the black finish then it would date from 1910-1917 and 1923 to present day. Since the back is missing it will be hard to narrow it down much more.
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Your information is much appreciated.Originally Posted by fyrffytr1
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nice early 20th century button
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