Eagle Button of Some Variety

[SaginawIan]

I found this at wooded home foundation where the newest items I've found are from 1890's. The site dates to probably 1830-1850. The Button says " Waterbury Button Co." and is smaller in diameter than a dime. It was 5" deep, which is deep for this site. Is this Civil War associated?


Ian

 

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[Merf]

I think that is a civil war button.

Congrats on a great find.

 

[SaginawIan]

I'd love to think it is civil war but I'm in Michigan. I looked it up and it seems like it could be a Union button but it's not quite exact.

 

[randall61]

i think thats a civil war eagle button!

 

[Montana Jim]

"WATERBURY BUTTON CO." 1849-1965


Nice Union General Service Eagle button...

 

[SaginawIan]

SWEET! Can't wait to show this one off,

Ian

 

[goldencoin]

Its Indian wars this is mine, i found it by la port Indiana I CAN date to the civil war, but it is decidedly Indian wars Neat Find!

 

[MODIGGER]

Alas, i also have found this same button at a late 1800's house that is still intact. But i live in Missouri. I never assumed it to be of any real value or particularly old enough to be of any war. IF anyone has any real info on this i would love to hear more. Thanks for the post. Wish i could post mine, but my camera cord got eaten by my new pup, got one on order though

 

[Montana Jim]

Alas, i also have found this same button at a late 1800's house that is still intact. But i live in Missouri. I never assumed it to be of any real value or particularly old enough to be of any war. IF anyone has any real info on this i would love to hear more. Thanks for the post. Wish i could post mine, but my camera cord got eaten by my new pup, got one on order though

What is the back mark say... exactly?

 

[SaginawIan]

Best I can tell, the back says "WATERBURY BUTTON CO."

ian

 

[Hill City Rebel]

Union general issue cuff button, I'd say. Probably dates to the War for Southern Independence, or immediately thereafter. Regards, HCR

 

[Montana Jim]

Best I can tell, the back says "WATERBURY BUTTON CO."

ian

Sorry Ian... I was not very clear... I was asking MODigger what was on the back of his coin?