Eagle Button

[ipsilateral]

Any ideas on this brass eagle button? No manufacturer.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I meant it as a general description of the different construction types. It came from "Albert's" book.

I dont have the book but I hear Alberts is the best reference for buttons but Im surprised he has 2 piece buttons generally diagramed as muffin shaped.

It could be misleading in this thread and I just wanted to bring it to the readers attention.. 8)

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

If 2 piece authentic muffin buttons are common, forget most of what I said lol.

 

[Montana Jim]

It is absolutely identical to the button posted by fyrffytr1, shield variation and all. The back is different which seems odd, but perhaps it is Indian Wars.. I'm sure others will weigh in.

Dang, I never clicked on the link... well done.

Yes, It looks the same.

Also, it's not too uncommon for backs and buttons from two manufacturers to show up together. Looks like an Indian Wars variation.

The muffin style is LESS common but certainly not rare.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

The muffin style is LESS common but certainly not rare.

Referring to the staff officer muffin button above, MJ, the question I have are muffin style 2 piece staff officer buttons authentic? Are you saying 2 piece muffins are certainly not rare? Every one that I saw first hand were reproductions but I havent seen many and I am not sure this is always true. Just trying to verify your response. ...and learn.



button on left is 3 piece, right is 2 piece

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Can I ask where and how did you obtain this button?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

It is absolutely identical to the button posted by fyrffytr1, shield variation and all. The back is different which seems odd, but perhaps it is Indian Wars.. I'm sure others will weigh in.

I think Mtn. treasure found one too. http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,369937.0.html

I wonder if his is 2 or 3 piece?

 

[ipsilateral]

Purchased with some other buttons in a shop. The other buttons were non-military. Although one is pretty cool and is made from a coin. The one from mountain treasure also looks to be the same pattern. Thanks so much for all the attention this thread is getting. I am learning a lot from this! You folks are awesome!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Purchased with some other buttons in a shop. The other buttons were non-military. Although one is pretty cool and is made from a coin. The one from mountain treasure also looks to be the same pattern. Thanks so much for all the attention this thread is getting. I am learning a lot from this! You folks are awesome!

I purchased a tin of Great Seal buttons that had several of those mixed in. I believe they are reproductions. Ill bet Mtn.'s is 3 piece. Where are the button experts?