General Service Button

[EnvoyToTheMolePeople]

I'm pretty sure this is a Civil War federal general service button. If that's the case, this is my first Civil War artifact, and I found it in North Jersey. I do want a second opinion, though, as buttons aren't really my area of expertise.

Edit: I realised that the upper left image makes it look like a flat button, but it is concave.

 

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[fyrffytr1]

I think that button pre dates the civil war by about 40-50 years. I can't tell for sure but there may be a "I" in the shield which would date it post 1820. If there is no "I" then it would date before 1820. Another factor leading to a pre 1820 date is the raised letter backmark. I can make out Superfine but the second word is not legible.

 

[PowerDubs]

Where in NNJ?

 

[Plug N Play]

This page has some information ... 1830's ?

Button backmarks, "Superior Quality".

 

[EnvoyToTheMolePeople]

Where in NNJ?

Glen Ridge

 

[EnvoyToTheMolePeople]

I think that button pre dates the civil war by about 40-50 years. I can't tell for sure but there may be a "I" in the shield which would date it post 1820. If there is no "I" then it would date before 1820. Another factor leading to a pre 1820 date is the raised letter backmark. I can make out Superfine but the second word is not legible.

I don't see a distinct I. The backmark is, I think, "Superior Colour". Is there a good way to clean it to potentially make the I more visible if it even exists.

 

[Reanm8er]

Nice find Envoy! Best wishes!

 

[fyrffytr1]

You may lose more detail if you clean the front. I see "superfine", not "superior". Superfine Colour is a generic or trademark backmark and the maker has not been determined. This is according to the Relicman's website. I still think your button dates to around 1820 give or take a few years.

Button backmarks, "Superior Quality".