1856 Seated Quarter Love Token VF (New Info & Pics)

The baptism record of the person who owned this love token (Eliza Fox) is on the wall in my hall but it didn't occur to me it was her's until now. I've added pictures of it. My wife had it restored by a preservationist about 30 years ago. With this connection I can fill in some of the more interesting snippets of the story. Eliza married William Kidney who served in Company M, 2nd Regiment Michigan Volunteer Calvary. He served under Capt Dickey, Col Grainger and later Col Phil Sheridan for the duration of the war and was discharged a corporal on Aug 17, 1865 in Macon, GA. This information from an account of his engagements recorded on a lithograph of the Grand Monument presented to his Wife Eliza on May 30th 1896 which hangs in my entry hall. The record of his engagements he fought in is lengthy and he was captured once and paroled and went back to the war. I have his civil war papers including his civil war medical physical clearance, enlistment, leave papers, pay slips, etc. Family oral history says he enlisted with a friend who was killed at Gettysburg and he wrapped his friend in a blanket and buried him under a tree. The family intended to recover the body, but never did. Oral history also conveys the commanding officer utilized him to carry messages as he was so young. This strategy didn't prevent him from receiving a saber cut to his face and after the war he wore a beard and was known to carry a pistol even around the farm. Eliza had a daughter who later married my great grandfather. I live on William & Eliza's farm. I've also served in combat and later came back to restore his Greek Revival home here on the farm and that is where I am now and shall likely remain. I had it my mind the love token was masculine and don't think of Eliza's maiden name as often so it took a minute. So now I have more information to include with the token. I will need to catalog the small items. I've spent so much time restoring the buildings that were in true despair that the small things get put away and not thought of much. I don't recall dad mentioning this being Eliza's. He may not have not known or I forgot. I'll incorporate some of these historical items in my coin photos to make them more interesting. Thank you to the posters who provided information. I look at your posts and find other helpful information.

I wonder if anyone else has come across a pin in the same style? I need to put it in its own little box with a note explaining what it is. Any information to include in my note is most welcome. It's been in the keepsake box for years and years. I don't have any history on it.

I do think I will wear it to the airport today to pick up the family and see if anyone notices.