gpspartans Posted December 23, 2015 Share #1 Posted December 23, 2015 attached pin looks copper or bronze & marked U.S.V. on top with 1898 on bottom. No marks. Pin catch does not unscrew so should be button pin or what ever they are called. have no idea of maker or date. any help will be appreciated greatly. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted December 23, 2015 Share #2 Posted December 23, 2015 I think lapel button might be the right term. U.S.V. would be for US Volunteers. 1898 was the year they were recognized by the US Congress. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Volunteers Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders were technically US Volunteers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakethetrees Posted December 23, 2015 Share #3 Posted December 23, 2015 I suspect this lapel button was made for a veterans association or reunion. It's not an insignia, but a good looking piece nevertheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpspartans Posted December 23, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted December 23, 2015 many, many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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