What's this?

[mozzie1957]

Is someone able to tell me what this is? About the size of a 5c coin. Like a tiny dish. Found it with my detector today. Thanks for any assistance.

 

[willo1]

looks like a button off an old Police uniform. I know that they have the crown on their buttons. They usually have a backing on them which looks to be missing.
Jason.

 

[Shane]

Where did you find it?

 

[mozzie1957]

Where did you find it?

Found amongst old diggings near Bendigo.

 

[headbut]

Google images for Colonial buttons , most have crown but usually some inscription also

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=...al+australian+police+uniform+buttons&tbm=isch

 

[mozzie1957]

Was told this could be - quote: Its an officers apparel Lapel stud cap...king George VI & Queen Mary era.

 

[Dutchy]

A key to its date would be what it is made of? Doesn't look brass or copper as this was what the majority of 1800 era buttons were made from. Cool find and hope we find out what it is. If its made from silver then you will have a very special find.

 

[Nightjar]

Mozzie,
Originally this button probably had a backing plate with a loop to attach it to a uniform.
Maybe you can find a likeness here?

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=...oEcbpiAfVsIDAAQ&ved=0CGAQsAQ&biw=1920&bih=962

 

[Dutchy]

This link above has a few of my posted buttons on it?!

Would agree that the button could be the top half.

Seen a few of the goldfield era police buttons with only the 'Queens' crown on it as yours has. These were brass with silver gilt.

 

[mozzie1957]

Thanks all for the input. Much appreciated.