Dropped Anchor but when?

[Walldow]

I've found the same button online but no dates. 1860s home site in the corn field Any ideas on date range?

 

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[zombieraccoon]

US Military Uniform Buttons Interesting Facts - MISCELLANEOUS / OTHER - U.S. Militaria Forum

this was on my bookmarks from the last one i tried to date.

 

[vpnavy]

While you are waiting - I pulled this from a TN thread...

Dating buttons... (Feb 13, 2015)

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[GaRebel1861]

I'm not sure if that is a military button or not. It is to my understanding that most all military buttons had brass backs to prevent them from rusting after being exposed to damp conditions encountered in the field. It's a good looking button either way.