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Civil War Buttons
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PC2962 Backmark: Weak, but believed to be "*EXTRA* / QUALITY" dm with an inner ring. Construction: low convex Approximate size: 15 mm. Condition: Very good and loaded with gold gilt. Secure shank present. Very nice example with no pushes, cracks, breaks or repairs. Recovered: Richmond, VA area Reference: Tice MS210As5 Albert MS 35, 36 Price: $35.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2981 Backmark: Steele & Johnson Construction: High convex, two-piece. Approximate size: 23 mm. Condition: Very good with gold gilt. Secure shank present. Very nice example with no pushes, cracks, breaks or repairs. Recovered: Richmond, VA area Reference: Tice CV215A43 or 44 Albert CV 1 Price: 75.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2980 US Ordnance Button Backmark: "* ~ U. S. ~ * / ORDNANCE CORPS" Construction: Low convex, wide rim, three-piece. Approximate size: 22 mm. Condition: Very good. Excavated. Brown patina. Secure shank present. Excellent example with no pushes, breaks or repairs. Comments: Note the letters "U" & "S" on the cannon tubes. Recovered: Richmond, VA area Reference: Tice: ORD200B3 Albert: OC 3 Price: SOLD |
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PC2984 36 Excavated Buttons These 36 excavated buttons were all recovered just east of Richmond, VA. Buttons such as these are typically recovered along side Civil War military issue buttons. Included in the group are various flat buttons, ball buttons and other unusually shaped examples. Some appear to date to the Revolutionary war period. One has "US" on the front, one appears to have "UNITED STATES" on its face near the rim. There is one with a brick design and another with a very pleasing geometric shape. One button appears to have a crown design and one looks like a sombrero. Several still have gold gilt, some are missing portions or out of shape, and some are missing shanks. These buttons will make an excellent display in any Civil War button or general excavated relic collection. $150.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2965 Massachusetts Cuff Button Backmark: MANUEL HURTADO * HABANA * Construction: Low convex. Approximate size: 15 mm. Condition: Very good and loaded with gold gilt. Secure shank present. Very nice example with no pushes, cracks, breaks or repairs. Recovered: Richmond, VA area Reference: Tice MS210As1 Albert MS 35, 36 Price: SOLD |
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PC2966 US Cavalry Cuff Button Backmark: SCOVILL & CO EXTRA Construction: Two piece, low convex. Approximate size: 15 mm. Condition: Very good with lots of gold gilt. Excavated. Secure shank present. Very nice example with no pushes, cracks, breaks or repairs. Recovered: Richmond, VA area Reference: Tice CV215A35 Albert CV 1 Price: $55.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2971 US Artillery Cuff Button Backmark: "CB & Co BALTIMORE" (Canfield Bro) Construction: Two piece, low convex. Approximate size: 15 mm. Condition: Very good. Excavated. Brown patina with some gold gilt. Secure shank present. Nice example with no pushes, cracks, breaks or repairs. Recovered: Richmond, VA area Reference: Tice AY215A5 Albert AY78, 79 Price: $35.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2969 US Rifleman Cuff Button Backmark: MINTZER depressed mark present, but difficult to see completely. Construction: Two piece, low convex. Approximate size: 15 mm. Condition: Very good. Excavated. Chocolate brown patina. Secure shank present. Nice example with no pushes, cracks, breaks or repairs. Recovered: Richmond, VA area Reference: Tice RF 212/215A29 or 30 Albert RF 17& 19 Price: $55.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2931 US Rifleman Coat Button Backmark: STEELE * / & JOHNSON Construction: Low convex, two-piece. Approximate size: 21 mm. Condition: Very good solid button. Excavated. Traces of gold gilt outlining eagle and shield. Secure shank present and interestingly situated off center. No pushes, cracks, breaks, or repairs. Recovered: Richmond, VA area Reference: Tice RF212/215A49 Albert RF 17&19 Price: $95.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2932 Alabama Volunteer Corps Cuff Button Backmark: Blank with a single ring of depressed dots. Construction: Convex, two-piece. Approximate size: 16 mm. Condition: Excellent. Secure shank present. Gold gilt nicely highlighting eagle and letters "AVC". No pushes, cracks, breaks, or repairs. Recovered: Richmond, VA area Reference: Tice AB214As5 Albert AB 3A Price: SOLD |
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PC2929 Tennessee Coat Button Backmark: Blank Construction: Convex, two-piece Approximate size: 21 mm. Condition: Good. Excavated. Missing shank and has a fracture measuring approximately 4-5 millimeters at the rim at the 12:30 o'clock position. There are no pushes, breaks, repairs, other fractures. Recovered: Richmond, VA area Comments: This button is rare to find in any condition. This button shows the state coat of arms on a plain field with plow handles placed under the word "AGRICULTURE". According to Tice, "Tennessee adopted a state coat of arms in 1796 which shows a plow, sheaf and cotton plant at top symbolizing agriculture. A boat situated below represents navigation and industry." This button was probably made by C. Rouyer. Reference: Tice TN200 Albert TN 4 Price: $1,795.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2933 Confederate States of America Coat Button Backmark: Blank Construction: Convex, one-piece. Approximate size: 22 mm. Condition: Good. Nice green patina. Shank present but has small break at pinnacle. No bends, cracks, repairs or other breaks. Recovered: Richmond, VA area Reference: Tice CSG210B1 Albert CS 86 Price: SOLD |
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PC2936 Connecticut Cuff Button Backmark: SCOVILLS & Co. EXTRA Construction: Convex, two-piece. Approximate size: 15 mm. Condition: Very good. Excavated. Secure stand-up shank present. Plenty of gold gilt remaining. No pushes, cracks, breaks, or repairs. Recovered: Richmond, VA area Reference: Tice 205As10 Albert CT 13 Price: $45.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2873 Virginia State Seal Coat Button Backmark: MITCHELL & TYLER / RICHMOND. VA. Construction: High convex, two-piece. Approximate size: 22.5 mm. Condition: Very good. Non-excavated. Nice crisp detail both front and back. Nice aged brass patina. Secure shank present. Tiny push above Virtus' right foot. No cracks, breaks, repairs or other pushes. Reference: Tice VA215A1 Albert VA 7 Price: 375.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2878 Script Infantry Button With Letters CS Backmark: Raised five pointed star of Wildt & Kline in depressed channel. Construction: Convex, two-piece. Approximate size: 23 mm. Condition: Very good. Excavated. Letter "C" is visible to left of script "I". "S" not visible to right of script "I". Secure shank present but rust encrusted as is a portion of the back covering its backmark. Small crack in rear. Even brown patina. No pushes, breaks, repairs or other cracks. Recovered: Richmond, VA area Reference: Tice CSI261A1 Albert CS 189 Price: $875.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2919 North Carolina Sunburst Coat Button Backmark: Blank Construction: Low convex, one-piece Approximate size: 22 mm. Condition: Very good. Excavated. Plenty of gold gilt still present. Secure shank present. No cracks, breaks, bends (except shank) or repairs. Recovered: Richmond, VA area Comments: Beautiful example. Reference: Tice NC233 Albert NC 14 Price: $750.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2865 Wisconsin Cuff Button Backmark: Unknown Construction: High convex, three piece. Approximate size: 15 mm. Condition: Very good. Excavated. Secure shank. No pushes, cracks, breaks, or repairs. Recovered: Richmond, VA area Reference: Tice WC200 Albert WC 1 Price: SOLD |
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PC2863 Georgia Coat Button - Local Backmark: Blank Construction: According to Tice: "iron rich disks were used to construct the button front" Approximate size: 23 mm. Condition: Fair. Excavated. Push to face. Shank present but bent to rear. No cracks, breaks or repairs. Recovered: Richmond, VA area Reference: Tice GA224 Albert GA 9 Price: $350.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2867 Confederate Lined Infantry Coat Button Backmark: Blank Construction: Convex, two-piece. Approximate size: 23 mm. Condition: Very good. Excavated. Secure shank. Even brown patina. No pushes, cracks, breaks, or repairs. Recovered: Richmond, VA area Reference: Tice CSI203A4 Albert CS 172 Price: SOLD |
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PC2875 Nouth Carolina State Seal Coat Button Backmark: W. WILDT & SON / RICHMOND VA. Construction: Convex, two-piece. Approximate size: 23 mm. Condition: Good. Excavated. Missing shank. Strong detail on face. Even brown patina. No cracks, breaks, pushes, or repairs. Recovered: Richmond, VA area Reference: Tice NC210B1 Albert NC 8 Price: SOLD |
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PC2697 Confederate Pewter Infantry Coat Button Backmark: Blank Construction: White metal, low convex, cast one-piece with integral shank. Approximate size: 22 mm. Condition: Excavated example in excellent condition. Nice grey patina partially covered with areas of soil. Shank present and straight up. No cracks, breaks, bends or repairs. Recovered: Richmond, VA area Reference: Tice CSI278A1 Albert CS 185 Price: $225.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2877 Confederate Lined Infantry Button - P. Tait Backmark: * P. TAIT & Co.. / LIMERICK * Construction: Brass, convex, two-piece Approximate size: 19 mm. Condition: Very good with nice even brown patina. Excavated with no pushes, cracks, breaks, repairs. Floating shank present. Backmark is weak. Recovered: Richmond, VA area Reference: Tice CSI206Am1. Albert CS 173. Price: $190.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2736 60th Regiment of Foot Button This Revolutionary War 60th Regiment of Foot (Royal American Regiment) coat button was excavated in Pensacola, Florida. The button is in stable condition, appears to be made of pewter and has the number "60" surrounded by a wreath of leaves. Under normal lighting the button has a greenish grey patina. The condition is fair as there is some chipping at the rim and a stub is what is left of the shank. This button is still a very old and handsome button that has managed to survive over the years. The button has no cracks, bends, or repairs. Approx. 22 mm. $95.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC2730 Wayne's Legion Coat Button 1792-1798 This one piece pre-Civil War Wayne's Legion coat size button is in very good condition. Made of pewter this button dates to 1792-98. The detail of the eagle, shown with 3 arrows clutched in its right talons and 16 five pointed stars, is pretty good considering its age. The rear has a blank back mark and a solid stand up shank. This button will make an excellent addition to any button collection or general relic collection. Ref. Albert's G1 25D. Approximately 23 mm. $295.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC2762 US Dragoon Cuff Button This US dragoon two piece cuff button is in very good condition and has a smooth, even chocolate brown patina with hints of gold still showing. The shank is solidly affixed and is nearly straight up. The back mark is that of "HORSTMANN" dm. There is a small dint at the rim at the 1 o'clock position. The button has no pushes, cracks, breaks or repairs. This button will make an excellent addition to any button collection. Ref. Albert's DR 4 and Tice's DR215A. Approx. 16 mm. $65.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC2621 Confederate Script Cavalry Button This excavated Confederate script cavalry two piece coat button is in excellent condition and was recovered from Caroline County, VA. It has an even rich brown patina and is a solid button. The face has just the slightest bit of ground action that is hardly visible in natural lighting. The back mark is that of "S. ISAACS CAMPBELL & Co /LONDON / 71 JERMYN . ST" dm. The shank is present, secure and nearly straight up. This button has no cracks, breaks, pushes or repairs and is a high grade excavated example. Ref. Tice's CSC215A1 and Albert's CS 130. 23 mm. $550.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2510 Union Infantry Button This Union infantry coat button is in very good condition, is covered with a shiny gold wash, and is as solid as they come. The rear has the "SCHUYLER" rmdc back mark but due to a poor stamping it's difficult to determine exactly which SCHUYLER mark it is. The shank is secure and straight up. Recovered Chancellorsville, VA., this button is a very fine example with no cracks, breaks or repairs and it will look great in any excavated button collection. Ref. Albert's GI 85, GI 88 and Tice's GI215A. Approx. 20 mm. $45.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC2217 Wisconsin State Seal Button This Wisconsin state seal coat button is in very good condition. The face of the button is loaded with gold gilt with the exception of the center shield and a few high areas. The rear has a straight up shank which is intact and solid. The back mark of -*- EXTRA -*- / QUALITY" dm is present. This button has no pushes, cracks, breaks, or repairs and will make an excellent addition to any excavated button collection. Ref. Albert's WC 1 and Tice's WC200C3. Approx. 22 mm. $225.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC2226 Five Zouave or Ball Buttons These five excavated Zouave or ball two piece coat buttons are in very good condition and were excavated in Manassas, VA. All have a very pleasing chocolate brown patina and all have their shanks solidly attached. Most are well rounded and all but one have minor pushes. They have no cracks, breaks or repairs. This group will display very nicely as they all have matching patinas and are in such nice condition. Approximately 19 mm. $95.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2026 Virginia Militia Button This non-excavated Virginia militia two piece coat button is in excellent condition and has a very nice aged brass patina. The rear has a straight shank and a back mark of "KENT.PAINE & CO. / RICHMOND *.*.* " rmdc. The "VA" in the back mark is obliterated by stars which is normal for this button. This example is an exceptionally nice and will make an excellent addition to any button or general Civil War relic collection. Ref. Tice's VA222A3 and Albert's VA 13. Approx. 22 mm. $370.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2201 Virginia State Seal Button This excavated Virginia state seal two piece coat button is in good condition and has a pleasing chocolate brown patina. The shank is solidly affixed and leaning at an angle. The back mark is that of ". Horstmann & Allien / . N Y." dm. The button has no cracks, breaks or repairs. There are no pushes to the face but there is a slight push to the rear. This button will make a very nice addition to any excavated relic collection. Ref. Albert's CS 15 and Tice's VA229B1. Approx. 21 mm. $165.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC2171 Wisconsin State Arms Cuff Button This two piece Wisconsin cuff button is in very good condition and was recovered in the from Berkley Plantation in Charles City County, VA. The button front has plenty of gold wash still remaining and shows the the Wisconsin State Arms which was designed in 1851 by Govenor Nelson Dewey and Edward Ryan while sitting on the front steps of a New York City bank. The design consists of a plow for agriculture, an anchor for trade, an arm grasping a hammer for manufacturing and a crossed shovel and pick representing mining all within a shield in the center of the button supported by a sailor and an yeoman. The crest is a badger with the motto "FORWARD" on a streamer above. Below the shield are a cornucopia and a pyramid of pig lead. The rear has a solidly attached shank which is nearly straight up and a difficult-to-read back mark believed to be that of "* EXTRA * / QUALITY" dm. This button has no cracks, breaks, bends or repairs and will make a fine addition to any button collection. Ref. Albert's WC 1 and Tice's WC200D2 (?). Approx. 15 mm. SOLD |
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PC2068 Michigan Cuff Button This excavated two-piece Michigan cuff button is in very good condition and has plenty of gold gilt on its face. The button is solid with a strong shank that is straight up. The back mark on this button is that of " .* G & B . *. / EXTRA". The button is very attractive and will display very nicely. This button was recovered at Harrison's Landing in Charles City County, VA. and it has no pushes, cracks, breaks, or repairs. Approx. 15 mm. $140.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC2170 100 Button Backs These 100 coat size button backs were all excavated from various central Virginia campsites, battlefields, and trails. All have shanks and some have back marks. SOLD |
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PC1996 Virginia State Seal Coat Button This non-excavated high convex three piece Virginia Militia button is in excellent condition. The back mark of "*Extra* / Quality" is present and the shank is straight up. The button has a very pleasing aged dull brass patina and has no pushes, cracks, breaks or repairs. This item is from a collection of Civil War relics assembled in northern Va. over several decades. Ref. Albert's VA 18 and Tice's VA255A4. Approx. 22 mm. $375.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1206 Confederate Script Infantry Button This excavated two piece Confederate script infantry coat button is in excellent condition. The front of this button has a brown patina still lightly covered with the soil it came from. The back mark of "S. ISAACS CAMPBELL & Co / LONDON / 71 JERMYN. ST" is clearly visible. The shank is solid and nearly straight up. A beautiful button with no pushes, cracks, breaks or repairs. Ref. Albert's CS 177 and Tice's CSI215. Approx. 23 mm. $190.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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