A Unique Piece of Jewelry- Civil War Era?

[Mr. Vittles]

Here's an interesting piece of history I just inherited. Don't know if it's CW era or not. Might even bee from the Indian Wars? Looks like the Infantry Officer's button was made into a hairpin. Maybe a piece of keepsake jewelry? Markings on back show "D.Evans & Co Attleboro Mass"

Opinions?

[Western Blue Belly]

Re: A Unique Piece of Jewelry- Civil War Era?

Could just be CW jewelry. This wasnt an uncommon practice. Gen. Burnsides wife had earings made from the Generals coat buttons.