South Carolina button

[mapper123]

I dug this recently in upstate South Carolina. I know next to nothing about buttons & I am hoping someone can give me some insight as to age & potential use ( other than buttoning a jacket) ,I e office ,military ,etc.

 

[ekeisler]

That's a SC button from the civil war, issued to most SC troops during the Civil War.

 

[rovnrbl53]

many variants on CW South Carolina buttons and some are post war. Back mark is generally key. Try www.relicman.com for a good guide to CW buttons.