My sister asked me to go through a bag of change of hers, because like the title says.. im a coin guy, not a button guy. I found this inside of it, a little research later and new account creation later.. and I present to to you a
Civil war (Union?) General Service Button Dated (1830-1860s)?
Back says “SCOVILLS & C° • Extras •”
Front has an eagle, the shield has vertical lines in the bottom portion and a blank top portion (potentially stars which have rusted away?)
Civil war (Union?) General Service Button Dated (1830-1860s)?
Back says “SCOVILLS & C° • Extras •”
Front has an eagle, the shield has vertical lines in the bottom portion and a blank top portion (potentially stars which have rusted away?)
Anyway, my research tells…