Please help me identify.

[John D.]

This button was found at about 6" in the ground on 09/12/06. I believe it is a uniform cuff button from the Civil War era. Please help with any information you may have. The manufacturer is WATERBURY BUTTON CO. the front seems to have the VA. motto under the seal. This is the 4th button we have found in this area.
Thank You,
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[Dave~UT]

It's an Officers button. Could be worth (imho) $100.00 or more.

 

[John D.]

Thank You,
I suppose I am new enough to the hobby of MDing that I would rather have the find than to sell it and spend the money. My children and grandchildren enjoy looking at my growing museum. However it is nice to know the approximate value of your finds.
Thanks again, Your Friend.

 

[Dave~UT]

n/t

 

[John D.]

Since I posted my first inquiry about the above button, we found that it is not an ordinary brass button. It was manufactured by the WATERBURY BUTTON CO. between 1849-1865 and is gold plated.
Last week-end we visited the Confederate Museum in Richmond VA. and learned that it is a vest button from an officers uniform. What an amazing find, I am really envious of my partner over this find.
Maybe it is my turn next.
John D.
PS Stonewall Jackson was in our town many times, during the War for Southern Independence, well one can dream can't he? After all one of Stonewall's most famous picture is one of the misplaced button.