Two part low convex button, coat size. Button depicts the seal of South Carolina, a palmetto tree over an oak log, symbolic of the Revolutionary War victory at Sullivans Island.  Backmark, though only partially visible, is "YOUNG. SMITH & CO / (star) (star) (star) NEW. YORK (star) (star) (star)" dm two inner solid rings, third inner ring is set of triangles resembling a gear.  Silver plated button, the majority has a dark patina. Slight push to face. Shank present though bent.

This button was recovered at Sister’s Ferry, SC, where the left wing of Union Maj. Gen. William Sherman's Army crossed the Savannah River during the beginning of his "Carolina's Campaign" near the end of the war.

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