Military eagle button

[kingman mikey]

Dug this button today, a large coat button, 2 piece gold in color( after soaking ) it is in excellent condition.
Can someone date this button ?
Also 2 wheats 1950s & 1917s.

 

[stetam]

Nice finds. The button is WWI era.

Steve

 

[Sorthious]

It looks like an Army Button from 1875-1902, hard to give an accurate date as the design didn't change often. The C. Kenyon Company was incorporated 1893, so this narrows the date some. Yours looks like a Raise Lined Shield Button(1875-1902), not a Great Seal Button(1902-present), as it doesn't have that circular feature about the eagle's head, which is included in the Great Seal. Yours must have been an early button for the C. Kenyon Company. I don't don't any more than what I was able to research, so, someone who has access to better resources might be able to give you more information. Anyway, great find and congrats!

Here is a link where you can read a little more about US Buttons...

US Uniform Buttons

 

[kingman mikey]

I figured it was late 1800s, thnx for the info.

 

[Wolf-Dog]

Cool button & nice wheats!

 

[jack&jill]

Mike the Button does predate WW1 and looks to be a close fit to what was utilized in the late 1890's. Possibly in the Spanish-American War of 1898. Anyway great recovery and a very fine hunt. Trapper

 

[MikeyTwoTimes]

Hey KM, nice button! What did you soak it in?

 

[kingman mikey]

Hey KM, nice button! What did you soak it in?

Apple cider vinegar, 10 minutes, no more.