Button or no button?

[Rich in Houston]

I was told this is not a civil war button. Concaved, solid cast. Heavy. Copper or brass.

Any thoughts?


Rich

 

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[Rich in Houston]

I was told it’s possible a decorative piece for saddle or something.

 

[fyrffytr1]

Clean the back and show us a clear picture of it.

 

[Rich in Houston]

Nothing. Maybe a U or I’m seeing things.

 

[Rich in Houston]

I don’t think it’s a button

 

[fyrffytr1]

I don't think so either. Maybe part of horse tack hardware. Looks like the attaching pin may be broke.

 

[Rich in Houston]

Agreed. Thanks

 

[Rich in Houston]

Maybe part of a rosette.

 

[civil_war22]

Is the front plain or is that a heart?

 

[creskol]

Maybe part of a rosette.

Correct .. a screw back rosette.

 

[Rich in Houston]

Plain but could have been threaded. Thanks creskol for your insight.

 

[Rich in Houston]

Correct .. a screw back rosette.

Dug in a Civil war encampment but I'm assuming it's civilian. Do you concur?

 

[creskol]

Dug in a Civil war encampment but I'm assuming it's civilian. Do you concur?

Yes.. I think so, too.