Eagle Button--Need ID help

[terpfan]

Started hunting a new site this week. It is an old abandoned house located behind a 40 year old church. Apparently the church founders purchased the tract of land back in the 1960's and decided not to remove the house when they built the church. As you drive by the church you can plainly see the old house, and it has been taunting me for a year saying "I have lots of goodies here". I finally took the time to stop and ask permission to metal detect and the pastor said "sure, why not!" I offered to donate the face value of any money found back to the church. On the first hunt I think church administrators were surprised when I knocked on the door, thanked them, and gave the their church a few dollars to "replace" the coins that were unearthed on the church site. In the few days since, the M6 has found nearly 100 clad coins. I'm hoping that once I clear out the surface layer of coins and junk I'll start uncovering some older things. Even the 10 wheaties uncovered to date have been realatively new, from the 40's and 50's. It was encouraging when a 1908 Indian Head popped out, the first sign that that older items may be found at the greater depths. I'm hoping there will be more to follow!

Yesterday this button came out. Other than being somewhat dented, it is in pretty nice shape. The shank reads " S. EISNER CO. RED BANK, NJ". Can anyone offer an ID on this button or give an indication of its age?

 

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[poppy in pa.]

Hi terpfan; Looks like a wwi army button, Lots of luck with more cool finds

 

[kdismuke1]

SUPER BUTTON.

 

[Ifoundit69]

Nice button , I have two of those ..from the research ive done online to ID mine around late 1880's - 1910 , was when the design changed and type of metal changed to bronze .. keep us posted on the finds ..

 

[ivan salis]

flat style great seal button started use in 1902 * -- till present --use back markings (makers) to track farther.

 

[Montana Jim]

The Sigmund Eisner Company started with only a few garments, but specialized in uniforms. With a central factory in Red Bank, New Jersey, branches were established in nearby towns Long Branch, South Amboy, and Freehold. As of 1922, the company had 2,000 employees, but during World War I the company’s roles swelled to 5,000 as the company handled contracts for the United States government as well as several foreign governments.

 

[bronco]

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,144026.0.html

Here you go.
Thanks for the post. Sounds like you had a great day. More info from Montana Jim too

 

[terpfan]

Many thanks to everyone for their help. I am amazed with the great knowledge of this TNET community. Ivan salis, is there any resource that can date this button any closer than 1902-date? The only print markings on the back of the button are "S. EISNER CO. RED BANK NJ". Apparently the Sigmund Eisner Co. (Eisner being the great grandfather of ex Disney CEO Michael Eisner) is not the only company that made great seal buttons for our government uniforms. Was this particular great seal design only used on Army uniforms?

 

[Montana Jim]

Many thanks to everyone for their help. I am amazed with the great knowledge of this TNET community. Ivan salis, is there any resource that can date this button any closer than 1902-date? The only print markings on the back of the button are "S. EISNER CO. RED BANK NJ". Apparently the Sigmund Eisner Co. (Eisner being the great grandfather of ex Disney CEO Michael Eisner) is not the only company that made great seal buttons for our government uniforms. Was this particular great seal design only used on Army uniforms?

Yes... this button is a U.S. Army "Great Seal" button. There were many many companies who made them, but they are all army buttons.

Several variations of the Great Seal are on buttons for other government agencies too... they all look a little different.

 

[terpfan]

Many thanks to everyone for their help. I am amazed with the great knowledge of this TNET community. Ivan salis, is there any resource that can date this button any closer than 1902-date? The only print markings on the back of the button are "S. EISNER CO. RED BANK NJ". Apparently the Sigmund Eisner Co. (Eisner being the great grandfather of ex Disney CEO Michael Eisner) is not the only company that made great seal buttons for our government uniforms. Was this particular great seal design only used on Army uniforms?

Yes... this button is a U.S. Army "Great Seal" button. There were many many companies who made them, but they are all army buttons.

Thanks MJ!
Several variations of the Great Seal are on buttons for other government agencies too... they all look a little different.