Unidentified buttons

[Rdod88]

I have several civilian buttons that were found in and near the sites of Union camps. However there are 2 that I bought with a lot that included a cdv (which I'll eventually post as well) and some G.A.R. pins and cufflinks. I have searched high and low and cannot find anyone who can help me identify them. If anyone knows anything about them or where I can find some info it would be greatly appreciated. Especially about the flat one.

 

[major bill]

Thank you for posting these. I hope one of our forum members who know about civilian button will come along and give us some information on these.

 

[Seduzal]

Sorry but I have no clue! But just wait for a little while and someone will be along to answer your questions. Paging @ucvrelics

 

[1867crete]

The top button appears to be a coverall button. Does the button on the bottom have a backmark? What does its shank look like? None the less very cool finds!

 

[UCVRelics]

They are just plain ole civilian buttons. You might be able to google the name on the flat button. I can't read it. If the other one has a back-mark it may give some light but they more or less just civilian buttons.

 

[Rdod88]

Thanks everyone. The flat one i contacted the Baltimore historical society about a few minutes ago and hopefully they can help with that one. The other is just what is in the image, the back is completely gone.

 

[bobinwmass]

John Wiekel is listed as a tailor on East German Street on the south side of Baltimore in the February 11, 1904 copy of the "Manufacturer's Record", a weekly financial newspaper. In the February 24, 1899 edition of the "Baltimore Sun", he is shown as donating 2 tons of coal towards a fund for the poor and destitute.

 

[bobinwmass]

Apparently Weikel's business was one of some 1500 buildings destroyed in the Great Baltimore Fire February 7-8, 1904.

 

[Rdod88]

Awesome thank you!

 

[Package4]

I have several civilian buttons that were found in and near the sites of Union camps. However there are 2 that I bought with a lot that included a cdv (which I'll eventually post as well) and some G.A.R. pins and cufflinks. I have searched high and low and cannot find anyone who can help me identify them. If anyone knows anything about them or where I can find some info it would be greatly appreciated. Especially about the flat one. View attachment 404077View attachment 404078

From what I have been able to quickly research, John Weikel was the son of Peter Weikel and had a tailors establishment on Light Street in Baltimore. By the time John was part of the business it was well post war, that this was found in a Union camp could be simply a farmer's button or a visiting veteran who wanted to retrace his steps of years ago.