Turkey Crescent and Star Button

[Clay Lord]

I recently bought this button (see attached) identified by Record of AMERICAN UNIFORM and Historical Buttons Bicentennial Edition by Alphaeus H. Albert as an America's Civil War Louisana Crescent Regiment button. The maker's mark is A.U. Wein. I have since been told that it is actually Ottoman. Can anyone help me with an ID?

[redcross]

I'm not certain if its Ottoman

but do believe it is Turkey

have some similair

they came from europe

[Clay Lord]

I'm not certain if its Ottoman

but do believe it is Turkey

have some similair

they came from europe

Seems that you are correct. I found this web site with the same button on it. http://www.diggerhistory2.info/graveyards/...tk-uniforms.htm

I am a Civil War collector so this button is of no interest to me. Is Ebay the best way to sell something like this, or is it even worth listing?

[avsaribar]

Hi There ,

It is from the WWI , Ottoman , Also still used till late 40s ,

unfortunately , if it is single , doesnt make to much money ,

unless there is a set of different variatons.

Actullay , Not my branch but , in Turkish Market that alone

will not make more then 8 - 15 USD.

All the Best ,

Avsar Ibar