1800's Anhueser Busch button?
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TrashMasterCCS
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For some reason it wouldn't let me upload multiple pics and then I had to leave. Here is a pic.
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TrashMasterCCS
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Another look
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dlax
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Cool!
From the Anheuser Busch website (link here):
The A & Eagle trademark is the most widely recognized symbol of Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. and Anheuser-Busch, Inc. First used on the company’s beer products in 1872, the symbol was not registered with U.S. Patent Office until 1877. The trademark (No. 4623) soon became widely recognized as a symbol of quality throughout the world.
No record remains of the symbol’s original designer or its exact meaning. The “A” is believed to stand for Eberhard Anheuser, while there are several interpretations for the eagle. Some see the eagle as a representation of the unlimited vision of Adolphus Busch, while others believe it was included as a mark of respect for the United States, the adopted country of the brewery’s founders. Whatever the original meaning, the A and Eagle has come to symbolize Anheuser-Busch’s century and half old heritage of pride, quality and innovation.
From the Anheuser Busch website (link here):
The A & Eagle trademark is the most widely recognized symbol of Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. and Anheuser-Busch, Inc. First used on the company’s beer products in 1872, the symbol was not registered with U.S. Patent Office until 1877. The trademark (No. 4623) soon became widely recognized as a symbol of quality throughout the world.
No record remains of the symbol’s original designer or its exact meaning. The “A” is believed to stand for Eberhard Anheuser, while there are several interpretations for the eagle. Some see the eagle as a representation of the unlimited vision of Adolphus Busch, while others believe it was included as a mark of respect for the United States, the adopted country of the brewery’s founders. Whatever the original meaning, the A and Eagle has come to symbolize Anheuser-Busch’s century and half old heritage of pride, quality and innovation.
crabtracker
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the eagle on the button is standing in front of the A, in the Anheuser logo the eagle is inside the A. could that mean that it predates the examples? HH Steve
zymurgyathome
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TrashMasterCCS
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Wow! That is the closest match I have seen. It might be the first cool thing I found metal detecting.
It's definitely cool, no doubt about that! I've looked a little bit more, but haven't been able to find any more worthwhile info.
TrashMasterCCS
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Thanks for trying. If I ever find out what it is I will follow up and let you guys know.
GroundSweeper
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Awesome find! I wonder if it's Clydesdale tack? WAG!
cellrdwellr
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I don't know why but it screams military to me, very nice find!
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Digger-Dave
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This is extra cool!! 
That's what I was thinking.
Look at that button gap. I looks like it could have been a rosette type of decoration attacked to leather work.
That's what I was thinking.
Look at that button gap. I looks like it could have been a rosette type of decoration attacked to leather work.
Beach Bum
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looks like a 1979 quarter to me, but I am not very good at this
TrashMasterCCS
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What would Anheuser Clydes be doing in Calaveras late 1800's? Or is this more modern? It has gold plating still on it. Maybe it is military? Some civil war gold miner?
TrashMasterCCS
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I should mention there are 2 thread holes in the back and the back swivels a little
qarl
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I'm sure you could get AB to look at it for you. I bet they have a corporate historian on staff that could verify what it is.
Here is corporate headquarter's main number. Ask for corporate historian.
1-800-342-5283
Here is corporate headquarter's main number. Ask for corporate historian.
1-800-342-5283
TrashMasterCCS
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Thanks! I emailed them Friday. I'll try calling Monday. Thanks for the input
TrashMasterCCS
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Update: Anhueser Busch Cuff Link 1880-1890's.
Hi guys, Anhueser Busch finally got back to me about my "button". Turns out it is a cuff link from the 1880's-1890's. For some reason I can't edit this post so this is the best I can do.
This is extra cool!!
That's what I was thinking.
Look at that button gap. I looks like it could have been a rosette type of decoration attacked to leather work.
Hi guys, Anhueser Busch finally got back to me about my "button". Turns out it is a cuff link from the 1880's-1890's. For some reason I can't edit this post so this is the best I can do.
dlax
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Cool! The update is much appreciated! Did they have any idea if there was value to it\?
