need help on a button

[bulltab]

found a button this am, just a hair bigger than a penny, has an eagle on it, not like the air force buttons,appears to be flying, has 3 spears in claw and a branch in the other claw,the middle of the eagle is a shield with an"R" on it. can anyone help??thanks mark

 

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[divedigger]

what you have is a rifleman's button,early 1800'sto civil war.rifleman buttons are scarce and desirable

 

[bulltab]

are you serious?

 

[bulltab]

whats it worth, approximately?

 

[divedigger]

I can't give you a price, depending on condition and which one it is, it could run from $30 to $100,I would guess.

 

[bulltab]

very cool thank you

 

[geatley]

Button

Is this your Button?
If so, I've seen them sell for $45 to $50.
Thats a super find.

 

[bulltab]

not exactly but kinda close...the eagle is different on mine but has the "R" like yours kinda hard to explain,,,, INEED A DIG. CAMERA!!!!!