Civil war button?

mtdewman

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Worm-Slicer

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Pretty sure it's pre-war*being a one piece*, but soldiers would use pre-war items, especially Confederates. Great find!
 

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That might be 1820s
 

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Is there an I in the shield? And, can you see any type of back mark? Either lettering or rows of stars? It may be from the mid 1830s so a backmark would help confirm the age.
 

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HEY DEW , NICE BUTTON FIND AND A GOOD ONE TOO .....
 

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Probably was used in the civil war. I have also found that button in confederate areas. I think they brought them with them... Nice dig!
 

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No backmark. Nothing in shield either. The eagle head faces to the right as you look at button. Not many face to right.
 

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mtdewman

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Also it is concave
 

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Nice one piece Infantry Officer's cuff button! Might be a scarce one with the right facing eagle.

Steve
 

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mtdewman

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Thank you everyone for your inputs.
 

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Great button!
 

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