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We see "treasures" posted every day here at AD...but the real treasure is people like you! I can't hope to learn what some of you know here, but when it comes to buttons, you're the expert....and...

Somebody fyrffytr1 pointed me to a guy who said-
"Yes that button is a perfect example of what a civil war enlisted man would have worn on his uniform. Generaly that is the size that would have been...

Thanks, fyrffytr1! It does make it interesting! :notworthy:
Yes, it's a cuff.

Thanks, guys! Roger, there seems to be variations within the gen enlisted buttons. I'll have to look more closely, thanks!
Dan, I attached a back pic. All I know is it was made in CT. Thanks!

Hi,
I bought this button for my dad. He's always been a CW buff and I thought it would interest him. The dealer says it's a "Civil War button." How do they know? Could it have been made in 1866?...