Mid 1800's army eagle button

Kayd311 · Aug 21, 2017

Hey all,
This is my first post here and I've just started hunting this year. I found an eagle button in a yard in Northwest Ohio that as far as I can tell through my research is from prior to 1854. From what I've been able to find the shield on the eagle buttons from 1854 to 1875 were raised rather than indented in the eagles body. I dont know for sure though. any info would be great, thanks everyone.

pepperj · Aug 21, 2017

Nice button, I'm sure somebody will ID the buttons date. What does the maker's mark on the back read? Welcome to TNet

Kayd311 · Aug 21, 2017

on the back it says EXTRA * QUALITY *
no date unfortunately

trapperart · Aug 21, 2017

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your find

A2coins · Aug 21, 2017

Cant Id it but that is freakin sweet. Id love that in my display case LOL Thanks for sharing it

Kayd311 · Aug 21, 2017

Thanks! I was pretty excited! Wish I knew more about it though!

btjbtj · Aug 21, 2017

Looks like a Civil War button. Very nice detail and full shank. Gorgeous! Congrats, and welcome to TNet. -Lisa & John

Javadroid · Aug 21, 2017

Love to find quality buttons, and you've got a great one there! Congrats! :occasion14:

relic nut · Aug 21, 2017

Sweet button!
Looks just like the general service buttons we find in CW camps. An expert will chime in soon with a date range I'm sure. Congratulations!

HH, RN

Kayd311 · Aug 21, 2017

Thanks everyone!

JamesR1964 · Aug 22, 2017

Nice find! Welcome to your new addiction!

Kayd311 · Aug 22, 2017

For sure the best thing I've found since I started!

relic nut · Aug 22, 2017

Kayd311 said:
For sure the best thing I've found since I started!

My first CW relic other than bullets was an Eagle button. I'll never forget it. I was shaking so bad my buddy was making fun of me.
You'll never forget your first of anything and you have many more great finds too look forward to.
Welcome to the addiction and good luck. [emoji256]

HH, RN