Need help with these two buttons

[Dennis 2]

I found the anchor button in a field next to an old farm house .the eagle button found next to a cellar-hole in W. Mass.I couldn't find ether one in the Albert's button book . The eagle button looks similar to the 1812 GI63BV button . But the wings are higher on the one I found . The eagle is facing left with the wheat branch is on the left. The eagle is on a cross-section field with a raised border. there is a raised shield on the eagles chest with a letter in the middle of it, but I can't make it out.Both bottons are 2 piece. Hope one of you might know what they are.
Thanks for looking
Dennis 2

 

[Erik in NJ]

"When you're trying to bring out detail in an impressed design, put a little baby powder on (in this case) the impression. Spread the powder about until it highlights the deign in your piece."

You might want to try this on your eagle button as I can barely make out a design. I'll bet it's a nice button though....

Regards, Erik

 

[Dennis 2]

Thanks Erik I'll try it , But its really worn.

 

[Dennis 2]

n/t

 

[Erik in NJ]

Hi Dennis, This technique has worked for me in the past. Wet the item. As the water is just barely starting to evaporate off the face of the button hold it at just the right angle to the light such that you can see some contrast. As the water evaporates entirely off the button you may see detail that is much more difficult to see when it's dry. The beauty of this technique is that you can keep trying it until you get it right and/or see the detail that you're looking for.

Richard Walker (relicdigger1) over on the Relic forum may have some additional tricks for bringing out some more detail. Let me know how it goes.....Best, Erik

 

[Dennis 2]

Thanks ,I'll try it again and see if I can't get more detail out of it.