What is this button?

kimonswanson643 · Jul 30, 2014

I found these buttons at a fairly old house. I think they are army and navy because one has an anchor. The anchor one has two holes and not a back. The eagle one has a slash threw it. I accidentally did that sorry. Can anyone help with the war they are from and the date.

HutSiteDigger · Jul 30, 2014

fashion civilian naval button and us great seal button

fyrffytr1 · Jul 30, 2014

The holes were probably added to the anchor button to use it after the back came off. This button looks like yours before the holes.
http://www.waterburybutton.com/cart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=46&idproduct=29019

nhbenz · Jul 31, 2014

I believe the anchor button was made this way, based on how many are available for sale online. For example: Antique vint Military Uniform Button Early Navy Brass Anchor Rope Edge Set of 4 | eBay
I'm pretty sure though that they are 20th century fashion buttons, like Hut mentioned.
The "Great Seal" button is also 20th century, having been introduced in 1902 and the raised rim (like on yours) added in 1910. There are traces of the gold colored finish remaining which suggests its probably after 1923 when the black finished buttons ceased being made.