Got a chance to get out for a bit yesterday and came across this interesting button. It shows a camel with palm trees and a pyramid in the background. I found it in an area that produced a couple civil war mini balls and one eagle general service two piece button. I've never seen a button like this before. I'd guess it's a variation of a civilian flat button, as it's a one piece button. There are no marks on the back to help identify it, so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your help, and hope I can get an ID!

Happy Hunting!

-Nate

Cool find!

Could be the way it was worn, lighting or something, but it sure looks like that there camel is expecting!
LOL!

ironsight wrote:
Good observation...I hadn't even noticed that. I was more concerned initially with trying to figure out what it was. Could be a baby camel on the way.

Neat looking button. I don't know much about buttons, is a 1 piece design the old design?

Rottonr wrote:
Well, through the help of others I was able to determine that this button is considered to be a Victorian Picture buton. They were made during the Victorian era(1880s-early 1900's). It is a one piece button, and a first of that style for me. Thanks for looking!