Civil War Rosette?

[SouthCarolinaTeacher]

Hey Guys,

Found this in Tennessee in a Civil War Camping area. I think it's too large to be a button as it is 29MM is diameter. Is it a Rosette to something like a Horse's Bridal?

Any help please?

Thank you very much,
Ian

 

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[PBK]

Hi, Ian—

Looks like the front shell of a large "blazer" or "fashion" coat button. A lot of these have ornate crests or coats of arms, and some also bear Latin or pseudo-Latin mottoes. Construction is typically thin, die-stamped copper or brass (generally gilt), with a tinned iron/steel back (often missing on dug ones). A rosette would likely be larger, less highly detailed, and backfilled with lead.

 

[SouthCarolinaTeacher]

Thanks PBK,

Would this piece maybe be from the Civil War era?

Ian

 

[PBK]

Thanks PBK,

Would this piece maybe be from the Civil War era?

Ian

Of course, there were many civilian two-piece gilt fashion buttons in the Civil War period. But the overall appearance of this button makes me think it's a "blazer," and those are generally of 20th century vintage.