Beautiful satin ribbon, reproduction Florida seal button, hand-sewn onto buckram. Silver-plated pin back. Approximately 2.5" across rosette.
Secession Cockades were worn in the 1860s by anyone who sympathized with the southern cause. Since they were initiated in South Carolina, they were often blue like the South Carolina flag.
The “blue cockade” is familiar to many of the citizens of Florida, and the Palmetto State is not the only section where that emblem will be worn and appreciated. From the tone and temper of the people of Florida, we confidently expect the organization of “Minute Men” will pervade every portion of the State, and embrace within its ranks our best and most patriotic citizens. Success to it! - The Athens (TN) Post, 02 Nov. 1860
