Eagle button - need some help

[rab57]

Found what I think is an eagle button. Done some research and reading and I'm coming up with a raised line shield button (1875-1902). My question is the shield is different than the pics I found online - more like a badge than a shield. The back is a solid rust blob so can't read a back mark. Two questions; is this a 1875-1902 eagle button and what is a good method to try to remove the rust without damaging the button? Thanks.

 

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[Ism]

I'm not an expert by any means, but the rule of thumb is that iron backed buttons are civilian, bronze/brass back are military.

 

[rab57]

Thanks Ism. Did some searching based on your post and now I don't believe the button is military at all. I have found great seal buttons and their quality is a lot higher. Hopefully with more research will be able to find out more about this button.

 

[Ism]

Thanks Ism. Did some searching based on your post and now I don't believe the button is military at all. I have found great seal buttons and their quality is a lot higher. Hopefully with more research will be able to find out more about this button.

Glad I could help, but sorry for the bad news. Best of luck to you in your hunts.