Older Navy Button...

[denny2w]

I'm not button expert, any help appreciated. It appears to be a Navy button, Silver on front and tin on back. 13 Stars, and the eagle looking to it's left holding the anchor in claws. From a little research the "looking left" means pre WWII back to Civil War...

[OxShoeDrew]

Sweet Find! Does it have a London back mark? Mine does-
http://www.americandetectorist.com/forum/album.php?albumid=58&attachmentid=45841
Yours has a bigger chest than mine though. :clapping:

[denny2w]

The back side is in too poor condition to tell if there are any markings. Yours maybe older than mine... Thanks

[Tony Two-Cent]

That's a nice looking button, Denny! :yes:

Is the back rusted? If so, it may be a modern replica made for a civilian pea coat. I'm not sure, maybe del can chime in.

[denny2w]

Yes, Tony is totally rusted on the back side...

[del]

Denny its a beautiful button and would look great in any display . the two things that stick out to me about it are the newer iron "turret" style loop or shank which suggests early 1900's to 1940's time period. Also the silver gilt when all navy officer buttons i have seen are gold , again suggesting a civilian sport or fashion type button. its still a cool and sharp looking button and I would be proud to have it in one of my displays .

Dan

[denny2w]

Thanks Del... Good to know the facts.......

[Bell-Two]

Sharp looking button!

[MangoAve]

Nice find. I was thinking being civilian replica and silver might make the front better coming out of the ground... but I actually think these usually have the gilt.