I have been hunting for almost a year now and although I’ve found many interesting things, a military button was not one of them. Until now.
This button showed as a coin on the CZ-3D. The CZ accurately read the depth of the button; seven inches deep. The button is heavy, made of brass, with a diameter of 27mm (9/8ths of an inch),
The park where I found this button during my lunch-time hunt, McAdams park, has yielded other military– items in the past.
There is a tinge of doubt in my mind as to the nature of the button only because I see no maker’s mark on the back of the button. I will research this button to make sure. At first sight, it appears to be a Marine’s coat button from WWII.
***UPDATE***
The button is from an Army coat from WWII. The official diameter is 28mm or 1 inch and 1/8th of an inch.
No maker’s mark visible. Civilian copy?
Thank you for looking!
The Dirt Is Good To Me 
found 3″ bombierder sterling wings friday in a local wichita park. after all the research I feel it is my biggest silver find. Sometimes the research can be half the fun in the finds. Really appreciate all that you post.
Thanks Jeff!
Others have found silver wings around here but I am still looking for my first set. They sure are cool!
I am anxious to see what your research brings.. Very interesting find!
Wow, great find! I remember when I found my first button – it was a french colonial navy button. Found it years ago with my Ace 250!