Found this gold piece

[Shovelbum]

It looks like it has a VS on it surrounded by two globes. I was thinking it could be part of a cockaid button. Any thoughts on age or origin would be great.

 

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[Gulf Coast Pirate]

What does the other side look like?

 

[river roamer]

Very nice find

 

[ganthercage]

great find ! congrats

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[DizzyDigger]

Awesome find....

I was thinking it could be part of a cockaid button.

Almost afraid to ask, but I'm feeling brave today....WHAT, pray tell, is a
"cockaid button"?

 

[BennyV]

Awesome find....



Almost afraid to ask, but I'm feeling brave today....WHAT, pray tell, is a
"cockaid button"?

It’s a button that was once on an old hat

 

[Red-Coat]

Awesome find....



Almost afraid to ask, but I'm feeling brave today....WHAT, pray tell, is a
"cockaid button"?

It’s a button that was once on an old hat

It's spelled "cockade". Strictly speaking it's a piece of cloth or ribbon, usually folded into a circular rosette shape, attached to a military hat for identification of rank, regiment or allegiance. It may have a button at the centre to affix it and occasionally was also worn on the lapel.

 

[Bamasteve]

Nice find!

 

[Shovelbum]

What does the other side look like?

It is missing the backing. It appears to be a two piece design.

 

[scruggs]

Beautiful gold piece!

 

[Gare]

GOLD is GREAT no matter how it is found
Thanks for sharing