Button

[nctrsctr]

Found this button digging in my yard. Can anyone tell me about it? Says Waterbury Button Co. On the back.

 

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[nctrsctr]

Better picture

 

[hamiddetecting]

Nice

 

[R&C jensen]

Think it's a civil war button. At least it looks like one to me. Congrats on your nice find!!

 

[jamesbibb]

Its a general service eagle button. "Indian wars" era
Post civil war

 

[nctrsctr]

I appreciate all of the input guys. Found it near the surface with tons of bottles below. Got about a 4'x4' hole dug so far.

 

[Dug]

Jamesbibb is right on the mark. The raised shield is the quickest indicator.