U.S. Coast Guard button | Collectors Weekly

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Posted 13 years ago

James
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I have been told this is a U.S. Coast Guard button around Civil War era. It is in real nice shape. No dents or broken parts.

YardSaleDave, 13 years ago
If it is Coast Guard or Light House Service, it's not a variant I am familiar with.
Does it have a back mark? might be able to ID it through the maker.
Check this link for standard issue buttons.
http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=72394&st=0&p=526053&#entry526053
SMD, 13 years ago
Definitely not US Live Saving Service (which became the Coast Guard), those look like this: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg092/museum/img/Untitled12.jpg

James can you post a clearer image?
SMD, 13 years ago
I think it's Navy, perhaps from a pea coat?
YardSaleDave, 13 years ago
I agree with SMD, from a Pea coat, but i think more likely a fantasy button rather than service button.

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