Possible Civil War Button?

[Coonewah Creek]

A friend of mine's son found this button outside in a pile of freshly excavated dirt along a fence near a field in Southern Ohio. I'm no expert, but I thought it might have a Civil War connection either as an original item or a reproduction of an original. Does anyone have an idea what it might be or where it could have come from. I'm sorry, I don't have the actual dimensions but it is "smaller than a quarter" across. I can get additional info if anyone has an idea.

Thanks!

 

[rebed19th]

I would say it is a navy button I looked it up in Alberts buttton book and there are some that look similar but not exactly. There were many variations made by different makers. Is there a makers make on the back that would help. Add another pic

 

[Coonewah Creek]

I would say it is a navy button I looked it up in Alberts buttton book and there are some that look similar but not exactly. There were many variations made by different makers. Is there a makers make on the back that would help. Add another pic

I'll check and see if I can get more info. Thanks for the help!

 

[Coonewah Creek]

It would be great if it was authentic. Their town is on the route of Morgan's Raid, but a naval button is curious.

 

[2nd Dragoon]

Is this a better picture of the 13 stars, 3 cannon balls, and anchor.

 

[Coonewah Creek]

Is this a better picture of the 13 stars, 3 cannon balls, and anchor.

Yes, as far as I can tell, that one looks identical, but "cleaner."

 

[UCVRelics]

These buttons were used by the Navy for many years. Can you post a photo of the back-mark? That will give a date.

 

[2nd Dragoon]

Sorry not much to see on the back. All US Buttons changed I believe during WWII, the Eagle faces the other direction. The reason or myth I was told was so the US eagle did not want to be looking the same direction as the German eagle.

 

[Coonewah Creek]

I'll have to ask for a photo of the back. I have no idea what the back really looks like.

 

[Coonewah Creek]

I know it's been awhile, but I finally received some more photos of the button, posted below. I don't know if they will lead to a more concrete conclusion as to its origins or not...

 

[UCVRelics]

Way Post War Navy button.

 

[Coonewah Creek]

Way Post War Navy button.

Thanks!

 

[Borderruffian]

https://goo.gl/images/j3KjtE

Loooks like a Marine Corps Dress Blue Button,