The little bronze button

Poem about veterans' lapel button imitates S. Woodworth's poem entitled The old oaken bucket. Poem about veterans' lapel button imitates S. Woodworth's poem entitled The old oaken bucket. To be sung to the tune: The old oaken bucket. Poem in three eight-line stanzas with four-line chorus beginning: The little brown button. Author's name not on item. Possible range of publication dates from date of another edition, and mention of old age of veterans suggests Civil War is well in the past.