Early pewter eagle button or cufflink?

[Stoneworx]

So i found this the other day and cant id it. Its an older eagle type button or link with what appears to be a R or an F or maybe im just seeing things. its pewter has what looks like an older rev war type eagle and ive not seen this type shank/bar. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

 

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[DCMatt]

Cool! Never seen anything like that! It looks like lead.

Possibly made by a soldier in the field?

Maybe cuff link or a collar button?

 

[Stoneworx]

Cool! Never seen anything like that! It looks like lead.

Possibly made by a soldier in the field?

Maybe cuff link or a collar button?

I thought lead at first but it has a spot that flaked off and it appears to be pewter.

 

[DCMatt]

I can't see it in your pic, but 'R' would be for Rifleman. I believe they used that designation until the early Civil War. I = Infantry. C = Cavalry. D = Dragoon. R = Rifleman... I don't know the distinction between Rifleman and Infantry...

 

[Stoneworx]

Thanks dc matt

 

[DCMatt]

Here is a lead one found recently:

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/today-s-finds/524513-civil-war-soldier-cast-lead-eagle-button.html

 

[Stoneworx]

It looks to me like a waynes legion or Gw inaugural button but it is high convex. Everything i see of them types are flat buttons? Im stumped. And the attachment is different than any ive seen. Possibly for an ammo pouch?

 

[DCMatt]

It looks to me like a waynes legion or Gw inaugural button but it is high convex. Everything i see of them types are flat buttons? Im stumped. And the attachment is different than any ive seen. Possibly for an ammo pouch?

Agree. Never seen anything like it.

I doubt it is for a cartridge box as it would be cumbersome. I'm a CW reenactor and cartridge box fasteners are made for quick opening and closing. Could be for a haversack. Possibly a knapsack. But I don't think pewter or lead would be strong enough for a knapsack fastener.

 

[Stoneworx]

Agree. Never seen anything like it.

I doubt it is for a cartridge box as it would be cumbersome. I'm a CW reenactor and cartridge box fasteners are made for quick opening and closing. Could be for a haversack. Possibly a knapsack. But I don't think pewter or lead would be strong enough for a knapsack fastener.

Yeah i have no clue. Its definitely pre 1812. Maybe someone will know... thanks

 

[Stoneworx]

 

[Stoneworx]

DC Matt are these better?

 

[DCMatt]

Still can't see much detail. Does it look like these?



CSA Pewter buttons

 

[DCMatt]

I can almost see a rim around yours. Like another button was used to make the mold for it...

Still, I've never seen a fastener even remotely close to that. I'm guessing it was a field-made replacement for something but it didn't work well and was either lost or discarded.

Sorry man, that's all I've got. Good luck.

DCMatt