Button ID....Military or Patriotic?

[Mark S.]

This button was dug from an old home site. Slightly larger than a quarter. Back is totally toast. It is cleaned as good as it will get. A little of the gilt flaked off when removing the dirt. Have not found it in any of the button books I have but I do not have the newer books.

17 stars and an old style eagle. The site dates to the early 1800s.

 

[ivan salis]

well ohio joined the union as the 17th state in 1803 (you did say the house is early 1800 time frame)-- note 17 stars one for each state?

 

[Iron Patch]

I think it's military, the political ones I believe have a different style eagle, more like a GW. At least the ones I am thinking of.