Navy Button? Civil War?

[Merf]

I dug this today,,, It was crusty so I tumbled it and got some good detail.
It measures 12 MM across. TIA Merf

 

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[fyrffytr1]

Does the backmark read "Scovills & Co."? That appears to be an early two piece button dating around 1850.

 

[Merf]

Does the backmark read "Scovills & Co."? That appears to be an early two piece button dating around 1850.

Yes Scovills & Co----I am wondering if it is navy general svc button or ?

 

[timekiller]

Does the backmark read "Scovills & Co."? That appears to be an early two piece button dating around 1850.

Yes Scovills & Co----I am wondering if it is navy general svc button or ?

Yes Navy and would be a cuff button
SCOVILLS & CO. 1840-1850
Take Care,
Pete,

 

[Merf]

Does the backmark read "Scovills & Co."? That appears to be an early two piece button dating around 1850.

Yes Scovills & Co----I am wondering if it is navy general svc button or ?

Yes Navy and would be a cuff button
SCOVILLS & CO. 1840-1850
Take Care,
Pete,

Thanks Pete