Eagle button -Need help identifying

[Twin Picks]

Here is a button from the Watermelon Patch that has been soaking in olive oil for more than a month. This one was SUPER crusty but the soak revealed a small bit of detail. I had to put it through electralosys for a few hours but managed to get the crust off. It's an eagle button with no tail feathers, a small head, and no stars. The back says Scoville ... Can't read the rest.
I guess I need to buy a few button books now that I am in the low country and finding buttons...

Thanks for any info!!

HH
-Darin

 

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[trapperart]

I can't help with ID but congrats on a nice button

 

[collector01]

Can't find the exact button. Looks like late 1820s-40s. Nice button

 

[Twin Picks]

Thanks Trapper and Thanks collector. That's about the time period I was thinking but also could not find a match.

 

[coltdavis]

I have no help on the id but congrats absolutely awesome find!

 

[Patriot Relics]

Looks like a pre war General Service to me

 

[Johncoho]

Looks like pre Civil War to me.

 

[texjim]

Good job on the button

 

[Twin Picks]

Thanks for the insight!