Want some info on Officers Button? and "Knapsack Matches" Tin

[Coin_Saver]

Hey guys, bought these at a loacal auction today. I just want some general info on each of the items, and maybe a price. I am more of a coin man than a civil war guy thats whY i need info. I bought the button for $7.50 and the tin for $10.
Thanks in advance.
CS

[FrankTM]

Button looks different than what I have seen, maybe post? Here is a link about the match tins.

http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/...php/t-831.html

Frank

[stoney56]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-United-M...QQcmdZViewItem

[PBK]

The button appears to be a c. 1850's-70's U.S. Army General Staff button.

[Coin_Saver]

Any idea how much the button is worth? The reason that sold for so cheap is cause they didn't list it as Civil war, i should be able to get my $10 out of it. Thanks guys.

[mobrigade]

The only thing that scares me is there is no backmark on it. Its a Federal Staff Officer's button, but still should have a backmark. Not an expert with US buttons, but I do have Albert's book, could be a variant, I'm not saying its not Civil War, I'm saying I don't know since there is no backmark. If it is in fact a CW button you'll get more than 10.00 out of it, its in real nice shape. Hope this helps.

[Coin_Saver]

I am hoping to sell this on eBay and am not sure what to call it exactly, post war U.S offciers button? thanks for the info btw mobrigade.