military button help

[dw171]

Trying to figure out some buttons at an upcoming auction. I don't know anything about buttons to begin with. Any help is appreciated. Also if you could point me in a direction for starting to learn a little more about them that would be great too.

 

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[villagenut]

Most military buttons you got there are "Great Seal" buttons from WW1 or WW2. But the one eagle button is an Infantry button and looks like it may be older, possibly Civil War period. It has a bit of a shine to it, maybe leftover gilding...or a later button altogether, can't really tell. Give us a back photo of that one and a close up of the front as well.

 

[fyrffytr1]

I believe they are collar insignia. Here's a link to a page that may help you.
Dating Metallic Insignia: Collar Disks

 

[dw171]

Sadly I don't have anymore pictures of it and won't be able to get more. What should the back look like? By time I get to handle it again, it will be getting auctioned off.

 

[villagenut]

Even if the "one" eagle button was Civil War period or post war..the value of that button would only be 20 to 30 bucks. The other collar buttons and great seal buttons are even more common.