trying to narrow down the NS. Meyer Fire Gilt button

[gpspartans]

have eagle face right navy button 3/4" - 19mm with solid border

 

I can't fix this to anything in Albert

 

according to backmark on this forum could be late 50's

 

any help will be greatly appreciated

[dag]

Definitely an NA-113 type - probably late 1800's/early 1900's. Definitely post Civil War but pre-WWII due to the variety and manufacturer. Varies from the pictures in Albert's both due to size and maker (die).

Don't have my books in front of me, will check later to see if I can narrow down the date a bit more.

 

David

[dag]

Per Tice's book, "first third of twentieth century." McGuinn/Bazelon backmark book lists several different backmarks (excluding this one) for NA-113 US Navy buttons.

[gpspartans]

just fishing through pile of buttons and have one of these

[JohnK83882]

The 19mm (3/4 inch) buttons might be for the dinner dress uniform. I have WW1 paired buttons used for the mess dress. 

[JohnK83882]

Here's some WW2 examples with toggles.