Military button need help

[Johncoho]

Between rain showers this afternoon, I did a little detecting in my backyard and found this button, and a 53 wheat penny. I believe it is Navy, and a cuff button because of the size 5/8 ''. I would really like to know the age of it. I'm sure there are experts out there that can help. Thanks for any help in advance. Almost forgot, there are no markings on the back and the shank is still intact. I had marked it was 5/16'', but corrected it to 5/8'' in diameter.

 

[FreeBirdTim]

Might be a civilian button, but a photo of the back would help. Probably not too old (post-WWII).

 

[Trezurehunter]

I cant help, but it sure is in great shape !

 

[Johncoho]

Might be a civilian button, but a photo of the back would help. Probably not too old (post-WWII).

The back has nothing on it. I did find some images just like it online and it is listed as antique Navy cuff button, but nothing to date it.

 

[Hawks88]

Nice find and in beautiful condition. Congrats!

 

[FreeBirdTim]

Is the back iron or brass? If it's iron, it's not old.

 

[Obsessive]

Omg. I found a button of the same design today. Yours is in way better condition though. The back on mine has rusted away.

 

[Squirrel322]

I am not a button expert but I found this which seems to indicate your button could be Civil War era. The back of the button will help the experts nail down how old it is.

There were two primary types of US Navy buttons worn during the Civil War. They are listed in Albert’s book as NA112 & NA113. They are both “an eagle resting on a horizontal anchor, three cannon balls below, with 13 stars encircling, on a lined field”. The difference is that the more common one during the Civil War, the NA112, had the upper fluke of the anchor behind the left wing, whereas the NA113 had the upper fluke of the anchor in front of the left wing. These types were used right up through WWII, although the NA112 type became much less common after the Civil War.
(source: Record Of American Uniform And Historical Buttons, by Alphaeus H. Albert)

US Military Uniform Buttons Interesting Facts - MISCELLANEOUS / OTHER - U.S. Militaria Forum

 

[against the wind]

Congrats on the Navy button. I've seen a few like that one listed as Civil War Union Navy.

 

[CRUSADER]

Might be a civilian button, but a photo of the back would help. Probably not too old (post-WWII).

Agreed, looks modern blazer button to me.

 

[Johncoho]

I am not a button expert but I found this which seems to indicate your button could be Civil War era. The back of the button will help the experts nail down how old it is.



US Military Uniform Buttons Interesting Facts - MISCELLANEOUS / OTHER - U.S. Militaria Forum

I will try to get a picture of the back of the button on today. The back appears to be iron with a square shank with a hole in it. The buttons listed don't look exactly like the one I have. The left side of the anchor has a hole where the chain would attach to it with the eagles claw wrapped around right next to it.

 

[Johncoho]

Is the back iron or brass? If it's iron, it's not old.

You may be right. The back is iron with a square shank and a hole in it.

 

[Johncoho]

Between rain showers this afternoon, I did a little detecting in my backyard and found this button, and a 53 View attachment 1589353wheat penny. I believe it is Navy, and a cuff button because of the size 5/8 ''. I would really like to know the age of it. I'm sure there are experts out there that can help. Thanks for any help in advance. Almost forgot, there are no markings on the back and the shank is still intact. I had marked it was 5/16'', but corrected it to 5/8'' in diameter.

I have to conclude that this is not military and was a civilian version of a Navy button, Not worth a crap. Thanks to all who helped.