help me id a button found in vegetable garden

[RIwoods]

i found this button in my garden im not sure on what it is anyone know anything ?

 

[allank]

great seal collar pin , 1902 to present

 

[RIwoods]

the pin is really big is not small forgot to mention

 

[RIwoods]

i do not think its that considering the pin your talking about is small compared to this

 

[allank]

I can't tell how big it is.....might be a for a hat but I can only guess

 

[RIwoods]

hmmm thats what i thought a hat

 

[ohiochris]

Thats the big insignia that goes in front of a military hat , the round hat with the bill. 100% sure

 

[RIwoods]

alright cool thanks, any idea what branch or anything like that?

 

[ohiochris]

That part I dont know. They are all pretty similar for each branch of the military if not exactly alike , but I would guess that if the color of it now is close to what it was when it was lost , then its probably army or marine , but thats just guessing based on its subdued color. If it has darkened over time from the ground and elements then who knows. You could probably do a google search for something like " military hat insignia" or any variation of words to get you started tracking it down. I forgot if there is any technical term for the piece or not. I was in the airforce and ours were bright and shiny almost chrome. I think some older style army and marine uniforms had a subdued one on their tan/green colored hat.

 

[ohiochris]

This is what you are looking for

 

[RIwoods]

thanks for the help

 

[bakatz75]

Modern - Post 1900 Uniform

Poor Guy who lost it, probably was out of uniform that day... Post 1900 Military..