1866 Indian ans a flat button with eagle and shiels reverse

[dutchtoga]

Went to a pounded out cellar hole no good targets just nails the IHP was found on the wagon road fifty yards from the site. Button found in a woods near same site. I've found a few of this type of button over the years. What's the deal with the shank in the middle of the eagle with shield?

 

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[mattysee]

they reused military buttons, just reversed the shank

 

[dutchtoga]

they reused military buttons, just reversed the shank

where did you read this? how was this information obtained?

 

[mattysee]

its internet law