Old button with .U.S on it

[Boonieguy]

My dad found this today in a field that he had found a 1839 dime in a week ago .
Probably can get better pics later .
Thanks .

 

[nhbenz]

I believe it was 1820 that this design was adopted as the federal general service button. Someone will surely fill in the details shortly

 

[Boonieguy]

Thanks !
It looks to have an eagle up on top .

 

[Boonieguy]

 

[nhbenz]

Yes, you can see more if you google "great coat button"
added; more info here: http://forums.whiteselectronics.com/showthread.php?56793-US-Army-Greatcoat-Button
fyrffytr1 who added that info is a member here as well, so give him the credit!

 

[Relicific]

Nice button