This is a large Eagle C button worn by the Union Cavalry during the Civil War. This two piece button was manufactured by Scovill and back marked SCOVILL MF'G CO. WATERBURY. The shank is still standing tall! The face of the button shows the a spread winged eagle facing to the right. In the left talon it clutches three arrows, while a laurel bough is in the right talon. A shield is on the eagle's chest with the letter C in the center. The letter C denotes the Cavalry branch of arms. The face of the button retains almost all of the gold wash. This will make a very nice addition to your button collection.

Item # AA765

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