Please help id this button

[Bbchevelle]

I dug this button in my backyard a few weeks ago and was wondering what it is. Not sure what it is made of, but it is not heavy. I think a general staff officer button, but what time period? There were smaller buttons in the same general area, but I haven't cleaned them up yet. Any help would be appreciated.

 

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[Bigcypresshunter]

I think the concensus on these rusted back buttons is a non-official veterans replacement. I have a few of these and they always seem to come with WWI era stuff.

There are many variations. Yours has a lined field. Some even have brass backs. The one on the left is 3 piece, on the right 2 piece. Both are non military issue.

 

[Bbchevelle]

Thank you for the info.

 

[Gunrunner61]

Bch, Is it me or is that Eagles neck just a little off for lack of a better word, It looks more like a fighting chickens neck than an eagle's.... HH

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Bch, Is it me or is that Eagles neck just a little off for lack of a better word, It looks more like a fighting chickens neck than an eagle's.... HH

I dont know. Im only IDing it by the steel back. The real CW General Staff buttons are 3 piece all brass. It may even be a reenactor.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Green check please unless there are any questions. Thanks.