button help.

[Garabaldi]

This button says, "TREBI GILT" or "TREBLE GILT"? It also has an image of an eagle it seems. Anyone ever see a button like this? It has a hint of gold gilt on it also.

 

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[DirtyMike]

I have seen these several times. They are not military though.

 

[vayank54]

DirtyMike is right. The eagle is just part of the backmark. I have seen those buttons sell for $10 each though because of the eagle. The backmark is Treble Gilt. There is another word above the eagle along the edge of the button but I can't make it out. The button dates about 1800 to the 1830 or so.