Is this a Civil War Relic?

[JC in DE]

Hi,

I found this thing today that says "US" on it, it looks like a large button a little larger than a quarter and twice as thick, it still has some leather attached to it, I've included a scan of it.? Any help would be appreciated.

 

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[Cajunme]

probably a rosette on a bridle. i have one that size but it was a two piece. Brent

 

[Cajunme]

Good save there Buckram. now it makes me wonder about the u.s. piece i have. Brent