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I found this info on another forum when searching for the button. Interesting story about a murder investigation and that button. Sounds like they one the found was a reproduction:
Button Photo May Provide Lead in Skeletal Remains Investigation
10/27/2004
Photo of Button can be found at http://www.nevadasurveyor.com/button.htm
Investigators looking into the discovery of human skeletal remains in rural Tillamook County last week hope that buttons found in the area will help lead to an identification of the individual.
On October 20, 2004, an elk hunter reported the discovery to law enforcement authorities. The unidentified partial skeletal remains were located in a wooded area off Highway 26 near milepost 30.5 near Section 10 Road. A search of the area with the assistance of Oregon State Police Crime Lab personnel and 38 recruit officers from the State Police Recruit School located the remains, including the skull and lower jaw with teeth present. This should allow investigators to compare dental records in their attempt to confirm the identity.
On the front of the found buttons is the image of a 3-legged eagle surrounded around the rim with the words "ES DEVS SPES NOSTRA". Research reveals the origin is Latin and means, "GOD IS OUR HOPE". The buttons may be a reproduction / remake of buttons worn by Hessian soldiers during the Revolutionary War.
Investigators believe the skeletal remains may have been at the scene for at least one year. A forensic examination indicates the deceased is a Caucasian male, over 6 feet tall, and in an age group between late 20?s and mid 30?s.
Button Photo May Provide Lead in Skeletal Remains Investigation
10/27/2004
Photo of Button can be found at http://www.nevadasurveyor.com/button.htm
Investigators looking into the discovery of human skeletal remains in rural Tillamook County last week hope that buttons found in the area will help lead to an identification of the individual.
On October 20, 2004, an elk hunter reported the discovery to law enforcement authorities. The unidentified partial skeletal remains were located in a wooded area off Highway 26 near milepost 30.5 near Section 10 Road. A search of the area with the assistance of Oregon State Police Crime Lab personnel and 38 recruit officers from the State Police Recruit School located the remains, including the skull and lower jaw with teeth present. This should allow investigators to compare dental records in their attempt to confirm the identity.
On the front of the found buttons is the image of a 3-legged eagle surrounded around the rim with the words "ES DEVS SPES NOSTRA". Research reveals the origin is Latin and means, "GOD IS OUR HOPE". The buttons may be a reproduction / remake of buttons worn by Hessian soldiers during the Revolutionary War.
Investigators believe the skeletal remains may have been at the scene for at least one year. A forensic examination indicates the deceased is a Caucasian male, over 6 feet tall, and in an age group between late 20?s and mid 30?s.
cellrdwellr
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Wow really interesting! I do believe this one is also a reproduction because the back does not support button work from the revolutionary war. That's the exact button though, I wonder if I should send it to them? Or just let it sit lol thanks for the info!
Iron_Patch
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No connection to the Revolutionary War in any way, including being a reproduction. Not sure where the writer of that articular got such an idea.
