Please help identify

[darbbb]

I found this nautical themed button today in the woods. It looks to be old. Is this likely to be some kind of “official “nautical button, or just a decorative button? Approx age?

Any help appreciated.

 

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[Ism]

The iron back generally signifies a civilian button. AFIK, all military buttons had a brass back.