✅ SOLVED Civil War Or Veterans Medal???

[Spats]

This portion of a medal was found in a Civil War camp that was used by both Union and Confederate troops. This camp is in a wooded area with no modern finds other than shotgun shells. The white material on the front may be mother of pearl, wood, or other. It was held on by two small brass pins, one of which remains. The shiny or wet looking area next to the white material is from a poor job of gluing on of the white stuff after it fell off when dug. I can't find a similar medal anywhere. Any ideas on age or origin based on the design and the type attachment? Thanks.

 

[nhbenz]

I believe it's part of an early 1900's "delegate" badge... delegate in quotes, as the title varies. But basically for a conference or reunion type thing. Many were veterans related, but I have seen the same badge top on veteran and non-veteran group gatherings, so I don't think any specific group could be a certain attribution. antique delegate badge - Google Search

 

[NOLA_Ken]

I'd agree with nhbenz, veterans badge or possibly another civic or fraternal group.

 

[Spats]

Thanks guys. I see a lot of similar badges when searching. I had searched medals (wishful thinking) and had not thought to search badges. I'll probably never know if it is veteran related, but it appears the vast majority were for club conventions. So unless other information comes through, I'm going to assume it is from an organization.

 

[sutphin]

I SAY SO MYSELF. BUT ITS A NEAT PIN.