An original brass button as worn on many pre-war Federal naval uniforms, measuring approximately .75″ in diameter, featuring a spreadwinged eagle facing to its right with a lined spade shield under its left wing. The edge of the button face has a rope border interspersed with thirteen five-point stars. Stamped backmark reads “Treble Gilt, Standard Colour.” In fine condition, with a strong and tight shank. Classified as ‘NA 62-G’ in A. H. Albert’s reference volume.
