ID. Help please

[digordie]

Found both of these about a foot apart from each other. The button is silver. I believe the one is a hem weight but not sure. If it is, does anyone know the time period. Etc

 

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[bobsphotogallery]

Found both of these about a foot apart from each other. The button is silver. I believe the one is a hem weight but not sure. If it is, does anyone know the time period. Etc

It would appear you have found a Early Union Navy Button Civil War era ...

Bob

 

[digordie]

It would appear you have found a Early Union Navy Button Civil War era ...

Bob

Thanks Bob!! Thats what I was hoping!! Do you know what the weight thing is for sure?

 

[MarkDz]

Hi... I suggest showing that button in the Civil War forum and seeing what information you can get. (Be sure to include any words or markings on the back.) I know there are many civilian blazer buttons (some older, some modern) that look a lot like that.
What material is the other item made of? It looks like lead. That might be a weight of some sort.