Two old buttons. One with an eagle!!!

[MackDigger]

Got out today and had a fantastic hunt. I had never found any old buttons before in three years of hunting but today I found two. The first one (the eagle) rang up like a quarter on my AT pro and the second about a half mile away rang up like a penny. The eagle button has writing on the back but I can't make it out yet. Both have the shanks in tact. I'm very excited about these firsts for me. If anyone can offer any info about age or anything else I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks for looking.

 

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[qaela4]

Sorry can't help with info, but I like the buttons...congrats on your firsts!

 

[creade]

To me , it looks like a early 1800 diplomatic button. What does it say on the back? Nice find

 

[BARKER]

HI; The Eagle Button is WW1 Enlisted mans coa button. Value: $2. The second is a nice decorative coat button from 1890 - 1920. Value $0 ok. Hope this helps. PEACE:RONB

 

[MackDigger]

The army button says am button co Newark NJ on it and from what I can tell dates from 1902-1917. The other button has no marking I can make out which is frustrating because I would love to positively date it. Thanks for the help everyone.

 

[MackDigger]

Whats a early 1800s diplomatic button? If you can find a pic of any that look similar to myn Please share. I have yet to find anything online that looks close.

 

[fyrffytr1]

Your eagle button is a "Great Seal" first issued in 1902. The early style button did not have a rim. It was added in 1910 so, according to the backmark your button would date between 1910 and 1917.

 

[MackDigger]

Cool. Would it be rare then since they only produced this particular version for 7 years? Anyone have any idea of value? I can't find the exact one anywhere online.