Anyone know this button backmark?

[Hill Billy]

Dug yesterday and haven't seen this backmark before.
Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks HB

 

[searcherman]

Mine looks similar found it last fall. Has fine Quality back mark and a eagle or bird at the top. Sorry I don't know.
Nice button

 

[DCMatt]

I have also dug a few civilian flat buttons with an eagle on the back.

DCMatt

 

[Hill Billy]

This button says nothing at all on it, just 7 stars and a bird of some sort.
First I've ever found like it. was curious of it's origin and age.
Thanks for your replies, maybe someone can identify it.

HB

 

[BuckleBoy]

Early 1800s British origin. They put eagles on them to play off Americans' patriotism and sell more buttons. At least that's the story I heard.

It seems that America couldn't meet its button needs in terms of production for some time.

By the way, HB--check the box plate post. I posted photos of the type of bag your strap end came from. That is a Great find. 8)

-Buck