Need help with another button ID

[joshuajbelanger]

Hey, found this today in the same spot as my early 1800's enlisted army button. This one is a bit trickier. It's not in great condition. It has a large '7' in the center, and a word along the top, that i cannot make out. It looks to be a 4 or 5 letter word, but the 7 is clearly visible. Nothing on the back. PLEASE HELP AGAIN! Thanks!

-J

 

[rocky raccoon]

is it 1 piece?does it have a shank...

 

[joshuajbelanger]

it is one piece. And although it does not have a shank, you can tell at one point, it did, on the back.

 

[fyrffytr1]

Looks like a lead bale seal to me. Is that dirt or two wire stubs sticking out of the side at the 11 and 4 o'clock positions?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Without a picture of the back, Ill also go with lead seal.

 

[CrazySlasher]

Looks like a lead bale seal to me. Is that dirt or two wire stubs sticking out of the side at the 11 and 4 o'clock positions?

That's exactly what it is, a bale sale, not a button.

 

[joshuajbelanger]

Thanks Guys! Not as cool as a button, but it's old, and has a certain unique quality coolness all of its own.
You guys never cease to amaze with your quick and accurate identification.

-J

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

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