INTERESTING! HELP ID THIS FLAT BUTTON. BACK MARK: STRONG IMPERIAL GILT w/EAGLE IMAGE!

[muddpuppy]

HI T-Net. I found this interesting flat button yesterday. Smooth front, but the back is well marked. All help is appriciated. I was unable to find any specific information on it.

Thanks and Keep Swinging!!

 

[CRUSADER]

One of the many varied British 'quality marks' for the early 1800s. Eagle being the symbol for the strength of the Gilt, a bit like the anchor was.

 

[park pirate]

Nice..

 

[muddpuppy]

One of the many varied British 'quality marks' for the early 1800s. Eagle being the symbol for the strength of the Gilt, a bit like the anchor was.

Thanks CRUSADER. I was just surprised that I was unable to find more information with such good back markings. Keep Swinging!!

 

[CRUSADER]

Thanks CRUSADER. I was just surprised that I was unable to find more information with such good back markings. Keep Swinging!!

We made millions of backmarks & only a small %age are on line & most of those because of your CW interest. The plain types are largely unresearched.