Cow head inside laurel wreath, circular brass insignia? Any clues?

[OhioTrevor]

I found this circular brass relic near a civil war encampment that is also a farm. I wonder if it is a livestock medallion- like something you would hand someone at a 4-H competition? Anyone have any idea what this might be? Just not sure what to make of it?

 

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[bowwinkles]

Not an exact match but close https://www.dreamstime.com/stock-illustration-cow-head-laurel-wreath-vector-image71575123

 

[OhioTrevor]

Yes, I found that too!

 

[Diggin' History]

I found this circular brass relic near a civil war encampment. Anyone have any idea what this might be? I thought maybe the lid off a jar? Just not sure what to make of it?

Anything on the back? If so could we see a pic of it?
-DH-

 

[OhioTrevor]

No. No discernible pin or anything. I'll take a photograph and upload it later today.

 

[DCMatt]

Looks like a livery button to me. Based on size and construction I would guess pre-Civil War.

 

[OhioTrevor]

I am not familiar with livery buttons (new to the hobby) but I suppose that is a good possibility. Thanks for the suggestion.