Federal Navy Button - Inventory Number: BUT 028 / SOLD
Eagle over horizontal anchor, Scovill Mfg Co, dm. Button depicts eagle over horizontal anchor surrounded by 13 stars, pattern prevalent from the 1850's onward, generally intended for US Navy officers. Backmark: "SCOVILL MFG Co / (dot) WATERBURY (dot)" dm, no rings. Two part convex button, vest size.
Reference: Albert NA112, Tice NA227As&Am29
Inventory Number: BUT 028 / SOLD