First civil war button eagle

[borntohunt460]

Realize that this can be from other wars depending on design but I'm looking for that input here. Got permission at a house built in 1852 today over the phone and went there after work. I was really frustrated because the only signals were mid tones and lower which we all know what that means Any ways I went next to a tree and loud and clear I found this button. The reverse says something along the lines of "Hokstmann & Allpemnn" in all caps. The letters are close and old so hard to read Any info is appreciated.

 

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[rmbutcher4]

Could it be Horstmann and Liebmann? Maybe you can start researching there.

 

[silversweeper]

Sweeeeeeet button score. Looks like a Civil war infantry to me. I'm sure someone will chime in soon with positive id.

 

[rmbutcher4]

Looks a lot like an "A" civil war era, 2 piece, jacket button I found a couple years ago. Mine was a Horstmann Bros. button made in Philadelphia. Nice Infantry button you got there! May still be some gilt under the dirt on it too.

 

[joeyfresh]

mid tones and lower could mean gold, spanish silver, tombac buttons.........

 

[vpnavy]

Great find! Thanks for sharing...