✅ SOLVED Infantry button?

[Hoosier Digger]

Okay, all of you button and military experts out there. I dug this button on an Indiana homesite today. I do not know the full history of the property, but I have found an item or two from the 1860's, although most items were from the last 50-75 years. This looks like an infantry button, but it just seems off to me somehow. So I have two questions. First, is this a legitimate military button? Secondly, if it appears to be real (and not a more modern reproduction), what war would it be from? As always, I thank you in advance for your opinions and expertise.

 

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[bill from lachine]

It looks legit to me....as to age I'll leave it to the pros.

Regards + HH

Bill

 

[Retired Sarge]

It looks legit to me....as to age I'll leave it to the pros.

Regards + HH

Bill

Ditto!

 

[DigIron2]

I agree with bill it looks legit,probably 1860.nice one

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

It is a US Army Infantry Officer button. The specific version you found was manufactured from the 1850s through 1874. Earlier and later versions of "Eagle I" button exist, but the eagle's form on them is a bit different from yours... it is definitely 1850s-1874.

You asked if it could be a modern Reproduction (made for use by civil war battle re-enactors). It's always a good idea to check about that, because repro American military buttons have been found in surprising places. Good news: The form of your button's brass back and the brazed-on construction of the thread-loop show it is an Original, not a repro.

 

[Hoosier Digger]

Thank all of you, and a special thank you to TheCannonballGuy. I knew there would be someone out there with all the answers, and I definitely like the answers you gave me!

 

[DigIron2]

Pete is the man!We need cannonballguy on here 24/7

 

[Hoosier Digger]

DigIron2, I couldn't agree more!

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

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