This is a great looking excavated 19 mm state seal uniform vest button for the state of South Carolina. It has the palmetto tree on the face of the button with the motto around the side. The motto reads "Animis Opibusque Parati" which translates as "Prepared in mind and Resources." It still retains a fine amount of the original gold gilding down the recesses that makes the detail of the button stand out. The original back is present on the reverse and the shank is solid as a rock. You can still read most of the Scovill maker mark on the reverse. It is the pattern listed as SC252Am2 in Tice's button book. This one is in nice excavated shape and will be a fine addition to your collection.