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miller6670
02-09-2010, 02:24 PM
I found this button, of all places , in Raleigh, NC. It was close to several Antebellum homes. I believe it is Union Navy, but yet again I'm not sure? :confused: The button measures 3/4 in Dia. The makers mark is Gem & Co. N.Y. or Gemsco, N.Y. My book has a few similar, but not exact.
miller6670
02-09-2010, 05:49 PM
I have found a couple in my book that are Confederate and look similar. Is there any chance this is Confederate? I would really like to find out more about this one... :yes:
sectshun8
02-10-2010, 04:28 AM
I'd say 1850's - 1875ish Union Navy.
John M
02-10-2010, 10:51 AM
I'm not familiar with those back marks.Did a search on Gemsco and the results show more modern military items circa WW II.I can't help out on this one so far.
miller6670
02-10-2010, 10:54 AM
Hey there is a chance it is WWII era. Just not sure. Thanks for looking into it :yes:
tanacat
02-10-2010, 05:00 PM
Very cool find 8) I like buttons....
miller6670
02-10-2010, 05:58 PM
Very cool find 8) I like buttons....


I do too. I have over a hundred....lol. Most are just flat buttons, but I hold on to them any way lol
coinnut
02-10-2010, 08:52 PM
I do too. I have over a hundred....lol. Most are just flat buttons, but I hold on to them any way lol


Most of the time flat buttons are not worth anything. I have lots of them too......but there is a flat button that is RARE!! It's plain on the front and on the back it says MONROE. It was a secret way to promote your political views. Not Kidding it would be a great find!! :yes:
miller6670
02-10-2010, 09:02 PM
Most of the time flat buttons are not worth anything. I have lots of them too......but there is a flat button that is RARE!! It's plain on the front and on the back it says MONROE. It was a secret way to promote your political views. Not Kidding it would be a great find!! :yes:


No kidding, I didn't know that....Looks like I'm going through all those buttons again.... lol
coinnut
02-10-2010, 09:08 PM
No kidding, I didn't know that....Looks like I'm going through all those buttons again.... lol


I went through about 200 of them - NO LUCK lol I got another 100 or so to do.
RickO
02-11-2010, 07:28 PM
Buttons are very interesting... there are many collectors out there and a lot of history around them. RickO
PioneerBob
07-11-2010, 07:50 PM
hi...

Just looked up the button manufacturer Gem Co/Ny in a button book I have American Military Button Makers And Dealers; Their backmarks and dates by McGuire and Baselon.

Gems Co was first listed as a Army and Navy miltary supplier in 1922. The company is still in business.

PB