Is this civil war era?

[wayfas4u]

Found this little guy a couple weeks ago near known civil war area. One friend suggested a child's 'clicker' toy....Any help is greatly appreciated!

 

[DCMatt]

Interesting item. My first thought was epaulette fastener. But I've never seen one quite that big or fancy.

DCMatt

 

[wayfas4u]

Interesting thought DCMatt.......you just taught me something new!

 

[HutSiteDigger]

It's got a victorian era look to it.. I'd say it could be civil warish

 

[wayfas4u]

i noticed the detail also...... I like the phrase you used "Civil warish"...

 

[nhbenz]

Maybe a late Victorian retractable watch fob?

 

[wayfas4u]

Good idea nhbenz....I'll start searching for vintage watch fobs now that you mentioned it..