Button help, civil war period?

[Rmeav8r]

I dug this large button here in Lower Alabama. I came out of 6 inches of hard clay! The button is in pretty good condition, the eagle has what appears to be an anchor and cannon balls at his feet. The size is 1 1/16 inch. Any ideas? This is my first old button I've had any interest in. Thanks!

 

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[nhbenz]

Hi Joe, that could be a really good button...could you post a shot of the back? Thanks -Ben

 

[Daniel in Ak]

your has the look of the civil war navy button,but this variety was carried over till now on blazers.I hope it has a backmark and not an iron back.

 

[omnicognic]

This site has many similar buttons:http://www.civilwarbuttons.com/infantry.htm Good luck! 8)