Eagle Button Cufflink perhaps?

OConnor33 · May 10, 2014

Can any of you button gurus help me identify and/or give me a possible age on this button? Pulled it out of the ground today and originally just thought it was junk as it was so corroded. Decided to give it a quick rinse and toothbrush scrub and discovered an eagle on it. It appears to possibly be a cufflink? Any help is appreciated! :grin:

OConnor33 · May 10, 2014

Isaac43 · May 10, 2014

Looks like it's a General Service cuff link button. I think they started making these in 1854 and soldiers wore them in the Civil War... correct me if I am wrong, people! Great find!

OConnor33 · May 11, 2014

That is awesome!! Funny to think I originally put it in my junk pocket! :lol:

Detector Nut · May 11, 2014

That is awesome, congrats!

duggap · May 11, 2014

The only US General Service button made that had an iron back was the kepi button. It laid against the leather strap. Otherwise the iron back would show rust on the uniform. Nice find.

Pacivilwarluke · May 11, 2014

Nice civil war button! The iron on the back almost looks like an iron nail driven through the shank. Soldiers would sometimes do this for field repairs on their coats.. Interesting!

Dsm_mechva · May 11, 2014

Fantastic! Well done.

Eagle Button Cufflink perhaps?

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