U.S Button Civil War, WWI or WWII ??

[minton7]

I was hunting the same area that I found what I believe to be a large cent(worn totally smooth, but sent to Shakey to do electrolisis on) I found this button that say U.S on it.... it is about the size of a silver dollar.... the outer layer is either brass or copper... but it is very thin and layed over a pot metal underside.... it appears that there was a buckle of some sort on the side of the back of the button..... I am wondering what this is for sure.... and what era it is from.... I am sad that it is in such poor condition..... any help is GREATLY appreciated!

 

[tymcmurray]

Way CONGRATULATIONS! Great finds.

 

[randall61]

nice finds ,i'd hit that spot again

 

[Montana Jim]

Looks like a rosette. Date would be a guess but I would say WWI
Don

Yup... can make out the buckle bar on the back buried in rust...

Thats a neat find! Brass plate over iron...

 

[desertfox]

My guess is the same. Came off some horse or mule bridle dating back to WW1
Nice find. HH and good luck on cleaning that LC.

Desertfox