Eagle Button....Extra Quality Backmark....

[soupie]

I have an Eagle button I am trying to ID

It is the size of a jefferson nickel approx....

The back is marked Extra Quality with three stars each side between the words...

Just trying to date this...but all info is welcome....

Thanks Soup

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

The US Army's official Regulations for the very-specific design of emblem on that buttons face say 1854-to-1875.

Prior to 1854 the eagle's shape wasn't as "symetrical" as the eagle on your button, and the shield had a letter on it. In 1875 the form of the shield was changed, to a highly-raised shield.

 

[soupie]

TY....