Drilled shank button?

[RustyRelic]

Found this at cavalry site. I don't know if it's pewter or lead one piece cast. I think it's a button and not a brooch. It's very ornate. Is this pre or post war?

 

[Tom Hughes]

Very nice piece. It sure looks like a button attachment.

 

[RustyRelic]

Very nice piece. It sure looks like a button attachment.

Thanks it's very decorative and probably expensive for the times

 

[Joe Whitworth]

Civilian button pressed into military service on a rebel's garment, that would be my story