Civil war or Post-Civil War Button?

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Posted 4 years ago

I need help identifying this button. I think its either civil war or post civil war Era. Thank you in advance!

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dav2no1, 4 years ago
Not sure...here's a similar button..these guys would know. I'm curious now..

https://www.kellybadges.co.uk/uniform-buttons-merchant-navy-and-shipping-buttons/8899-booth-steamship-company---shipping-button---roped-17mm--gilt-merchant-navy-or-shipping-uniform-button.html
blunderbuss2, 4 years ago
I think it is a shipping company too, but lets see that others come up with.
scottvez, 4 years ago
Not a military button nor is it Civil War.

Photo of the back may be helpful.

scott
flashlarue, 4 years ago
You tell the age by the backs on metal buttons. The company name, the style, and material used tell the tell.

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