Need Button ID: Possible U.S. Navy

[Brendan M.]

Hello,

Found this button at an old campsite set in woods that have been used from early colonial times and onward (and even saw some 1812 action). It looks like a naval button, based on the Eagle w/ anchor design, but I am not sure of it s age or authenticity. Can anyone provide some information?

Thanks in advance.

Cheers,
B

 

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[Nickel_Buff1935]

I just found the same button!!!

Trying to get a positive identification as well!!!

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,158427.0.html

Nickel_B

 

[Montana Jim]

It looks like nobody wants to commit to this one... while it looks "Navy" it's eagle is facing the wrong way from all the examples I can find.

I am undecided... Maybe someone with a button book can be of more help.

 

[RELICDUDE07]

Could you post a good pic. of the backside..Maybe i can find it in my book..I have some kinda like it.

 

[Seuban]

How many stars does it have? Is there anything on the back?

Here is one that is facing left. It says it is a rare Civil War Navy button. The wings are not quite the same though.

http://www.yankeerebelantiques.com/servlet/Detail?no=106

Here are a few similar ones that are on Ebay. No real info though regarding their origin.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Navy-5-old-mili...ryZ66533QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

This one looks a little closer to it based on the wings but it's hard to tell for sure since it's been painted.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Brass-B...ryZ41195QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Montana Jim]

The painted and the self shank buttons are not military.

That first one stated as rare CW is a london made navy button but is obviously not even close to yours.

 

[RELICDUDE07]

Jims right,Its a must to post the back for a good i.d. because you can tell the age by the shank and words ..So many made over the years.. I have one like yours if you go to best finds and look under( buttons and bling )on the right side 1 pic..

 

[kuger]

I beleive it is a Navy button from the 1840's-1850's,there is a Tongue and Wreath buckle that has a very similar character on the center piece that dates 1840's.