Ny Excelsior Button

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

Hi,
Found This Today Along A River Bank Here In Ct.i Beleive It's A Ny Excelsior Button? Has A Eagle Sittin On Top Of A Crest.says Exselsior Along The Bottom.says Waterbury Button On The Back.shank Still Intact.
I Am New To This Relic Aspect Of Detecting And Was Wondering If You Guys Can Comment On This Button.OTHER FINDS FROM THIS SITE INCLUDES POTTERY PIECES AND GLASS FRAGMENTS..THE OTHER BUTTON IN THE FINDS PIC IS PLAIN GOLD GILTED ON FRONT AND ALSO READS WATERBURY BUTTON ON BACK.IS THE BRASS THING ON THE BOTTOM SOMETHING THAT WOULD GO ON THE BACK OF A BOOT HEEL?IT LOOKS LIKE THAT IS WHAT IT COULD BE.CAN THIS BE A CIVIL WAR ARTIFACT AS WELL?
Thanks,
Dave In Ct

[raw-war-digger]

Hey Dave,
I need to know the exact letters and symbols on the backmark.
This type button was used during the Civil War through the Indian War period. The backmark will determine the date of manufacture.

Thanks, Roger