I have dug up what appears to be a U.S. military button. I am still letting it soak to remove the loose dirt (hence no pic), but a this point, I can say:
- It was found in Palo Alto, CA
- It has a diameter slightly larger than a quarter (still too much encrustation to measure exactly)
- It appears to be made of brass or a brass jacket covering another metal
- on the face is an eagle with words above each wing (I can make out pluribus over the left wing)
- above the eagle is a raised circle with stars
- on the reverse are the words .......Swann Philadelphia
Any help to point me in right direction (websites, etc.) would be appreciated.
Thanks a lot!
-Dave
- It was found in Palo Alto, CA
- It has a diameter slightly larger than a quarter (still too much encrustation to measure exactly)
- It appears to be made of brass or a brass jacket covering another metal
- on the face is an eagle with words above each wing (I can make out pluribus over the left wing)
- above the eagle is a raised circle with stars
- on the reverse are the words .......Swann Philadelphia
Any help to point me in right direction (websites, etc.) would be appreciated.
Thanks a lot!
-Dave