Civil War buttons? But are they the real deal?

[Ace 350]

I found these today in Michie,TN. I have my doubts about these buttons. Pretty close to where I found them there was an Civil War re-enactment near by so I'm thinking they might have come off of an re-enactment soldiers uniform a few years ago. Any input would be great. On the front of the buttons it has the word "Excelsior" and the back of the button has the letter N inside of what looks like a shield looking thing.

 

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[Tnmountains]

Post them in the "What is it section" for all the button guys or I can move it for you. Just PM me.

 

[Ace 350]

Someone has replied and said that they aren't CW era...

 

[Fullstock]

The are made in the style of Civil War period New York militia buttons, but the backs tell me that they were made much later.

 

[Antje]

They should say Waterbury or Scovell or Boyland, although odd a re-enactor would be missing buttons without being aware of it.