This is a great looking excavated state seal uniform coat 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." The original back is present on the reverse with the shank missing in action. It has the Young, SMith & Company of New York retailer's mark still partially visible on the reverse. This is the button that is listed as figure SC238a1 in Tice's button book and SC8 in Albert's button book. One thing that is special about this button is that it is one of the gold gilded ones and it still retains some very nicely placed original gold on the button's face that gives it a fine look. This one is in very fine excavated shape and will be a fine addition to your collection.