Civil War Button from Battlefield

[Cold Digger]

Sorry for the low quality photos. Most of the gold was gone but it still cleaned up nice. From a Louisiana battle, found with a .69 round ball and a buck ball. Found several other fired and dropped bottles close by. Its cuff size and best I can tell the back has V & G Paris on it.

 

[nhbenz]

Well, I agree on the backmark. Here's a clearer example: Google Translate
-not that it helps much.

 

[alabama11]

Great finds. Keep hunting. Cool button. Check relicman website for backmark.

 

[Dug]

Viette (Louis T) & Gourdin (Louis P) , Paris. Made buttons for US and Republic of Texas. Began in 1840 and again in 1843. Also produced buttons for Boston Indep. Corps of Cadets.

Ref McGuinn & Bazelon.