Zouave ???

[Breezie]

I took an hour this afternoon and went back to the same place I found the NC Staff button Indian War, and dug what I 'think' is a Zouave button. It measures about 12mm. As I was cleaning the dirt out of the back of it, the shank loop fell out with the dirt. From what I understand the Zouave soldiers were here from around 1700 to the end of the Civil War. Any information or confirmation on this button would be appreciated. Breezie

 

[Bunker]

Can't help you on the button info, but I wish you luck with a positive ID!
HH,
Bunker

 

[Roger Mn.]

Hi Breezie
The thing in the middle looks like lead shot gun slug.
Is it lead ?
roger

 

[fyrffytr1]

Breezie,
It could be a Zouave or a Cadet button. Check this link:

http://www.relicman.com/buttons/zArchiveButtonFedGovZouave.htm

 

[Breezie]

Hi Breezie
The thing in the middle looks like lead shot gun slug.
Is it lead ?
roger

Hello Roger, The round object in the middle is what I think is a Zouave button, and the shank was inside of the button along with dirt. It is made of brass. Thanks for your post and thank you BUNKER for your reply too. Breezie

 

[Breezie]

Breezie,
It could be a Zouave or a Cadet button. Check this link:

http://www.relicman.com/buttons/zArchiveButtonFedGovZouave.htm

fyrffytr1, thanks for the link. Even though there is no back on my button, I think you're right; it does look like the Zouaves on that page. Breezie

 

[DevilDog812]

Breezie,
It could be a Zouave or a Cadet button. Check this link:

http://www.relicman.com/buttons/zArchiveButtonFedGovZouave.htm

fyrffytr1, thanks for the link. Even though there is no back on my button, I think you're right; it does look like the Zouaves on that page. Breezie

think you are right. maybe the backing was iron and just rusted away leaving the shank inside?

 

[DirtyMike]

I have found lots of these in about a dozen sizes of these round (ball) buttons. Some from civil war camps and sites and some from house sites. Although these buttons are commonly known as Zouave buttons they had many uses. Being that there were Zouaves in your area it could very well be from one of them. But these buttons were used for many things. They were also sold for civilian wear. I have seen small sizes like yours on old button up shirts, cuffs, dresses, kids clothes, even on hats. Either way its old and is a cool find. I always like seeing those buttons pop up out of a plug. Congrats on your find. Mike

 

[HUNTER12]

Hard to say what kind of button it is. Zouave units were popular from about mid 1840,s to end of civil war in the U.S..
They were copied from the french algerian troops under Napoleon the 2nd. They were allways stat malita units which means they had mostly state seal button on there uniforms. They were elite units both north and south. See 5th New York volunteer inf.

 

[Breezie]

Thanks to all who posted I can green check this one as a Zouave or Zouave-like Round button. Breezie

 

[wstgo]

I think you hit the nail on the head, even the shank looks right nice job!