Army Uniform Button Appraisal

U.S. Army Great Seal Uniform Button

This is a circular brass uniform button featuring the 'Great Seal' of the United States, typically utilized by the U.S. Army on Service Union dress uniforms. The button is constructed from two pieces of metal (a front shell and a back plate) with a brass or gold-toned finish. The central relief depicts an eagle with wings outspread, clutching an olive branch and arrows, with a shield on its chest and an arc of thirteen stars above. The eagle's head is turned to its right. Physically, the button appears to be roughly 15mm to 20mm in diameter. The surface shows a significant aged patina with darkening in the recessed areas of the design, which is characteristic of genuine vintage or antique military hardware. There is minor surface wear and small scratches consistent with use and age, but the high-relief details remain sharp and legible. This specific design pattern was adopted in 1902 and remains in use, though the craftsmanship and materials suggest a mid-20th-century production, likely from the WWII to Korean War era. The craftsmanship is high-quality, typical of government-contracted military regalia.