New help identifying eagle with anchor

[Churchy78]

Found at a home site from 1840 to 1970. Thanks for the help

 

[mcb613]

Im not any form of an expert on Civil or Rev war items, but certainly looks US Navy to me, mabe Civil War naval? Awesome though'

 

[Churchy78]

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[GeorgeinSC]

That emblem has been in use from around 1850 to the 1940's. Hard to date without Any other information. Does it have a manufacturer on the back?

 

[Kieth-Tx]

Like George mentioned...the backmark...if there..would speed this along. Have checked my books and although a couple are close...it does not match any that I see. There are at least a dozen that are similar to yours. The vertical neck/head, the protruding knees, the right foot on top of the anchor and the anchor design are some of the identifiers though that are not matching. Although this COULD be a good thing...typically on bottons of this type it could mean 1940's blazer button. -Kieth

 

[brianc577]

I do not believe this is a button, the attachment devices seem to be part if a string of these items that formed a chain like device for decoration. Maybe. For a sword hanger or vest closure. Would like to hear what others say

 

[7centsworth]

I would post that on the civil war forum.

 

[longbone]

Really would like to see a clear pic of the makers mark and the method of attachment. Size? Thanks for sharing this unusual find.

 

[Churchy78]

Here is the back of the one posted. I also found this other button too. There is no marks on back of the buttons. Looks like they were repurposed for some reason. Thanks for the help.

 

[brianc577]

The new button looks like a Texas button, great find!! I do believe these were part of a decorative chain like device.

 

[brianc577]

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTE5NFgxNjAw/z/WCsAAOSwstxU~0qD/$_35.JPG

Here is a picture of what I believe you have