They were on that island as they were prevented from making it to the Confederacy by the Union blockade. It is a genuine Civil War period button. A neat piece of history. See the photos for more detail. But I also go to shows.
Items are guaranteed to be genuine. I have over 20 years experience in the antique business.
DO NOT DUPLICATE OR COPY! The item "Civil War CSA General Service Button With Certificate Of Authenticity" is in sale since Wednesday, May 13, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Civil War (1861-65)\Original Period Items\Buttons". The seller is "regimentalheadquarters" and is located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. This item can be shipped to United States.