Old button with an A S interwoven design?

[toughturtle]

Hi, I found this today. In New York. Old area that dates back to Rev War. Looks to be a button? Snap style? not sure what type of metal it is. The design looks to be a semi-ornate S with an A or V overlapping it. I attempted to sketch the design on the paper next to the object. Measures 0.46" diameter, about 0.1445" thick, and it 13 grains in weight. Any ideas?

Thanks.

 

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[nhbenz]

Very similar to a Sons of Veterans button (upside down), but a bit fancier than the ones I'm familiar with. http://relicman.com/buttons/imagesbuttons/B6973A.JPG

 

[SCDigginWithAK]

I agree with Sons of Veterans button. Cool find

 

[duggap]

Check out this thread. Ridgeway Civil War Archive Veteran buttons

 

[Kiros32]

Not sure I agree. Given the shape of the "S," the photo above is right side up. The "S" doesn't make sense turned the other way.

 

[toughturtle]

I'm not sure still. I was able to clean the button Some more and can make out some letters and two stars on the backside. Unfortunately, I dropped the button on the tile floor while cleaning and the front face broke from being too thin.

You have no idea how bummed I am. But I'm new to the hobby and have learned some valuable lessons lately regarding cleaning and the like. Thanks for all the help!

 

[pippinwhitepaws]

just to be different.,.i think it is part of a Chicago screw, for an old saw handle...