Misc. Dug Items
Misc. Non-Dug Items
Civil War Buttons
This page last updated January 01, 2009
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PC2246 Confederate Script Infantry Button This two piece Confederate script infantry coat button is in very good condition and was excavated from northern VA. It has a chocolate brown patina and a well defined script letter "I" on the face. There is a slight push just to the left center of the "I". The back mark of "S. ISAACS CAMPBELL & Co / LONDON / 71 JERMYN. ST" is visible and the shank is bent but secure. There are no cracks, breaks, or repairs. Ref. Albert's CS 177 and Tice's CSI215. Approx. 23 mm. $170.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC2224 US Infantry Cuff Button This excavated US infantry cuff button is in good condition. The front has a bold looking eagle with about forty percent of the gold gilt still remaining. The rear has the back mark of "Extra Quality" and a nearly straight up shank. This button has no pushes, cracks, breaks, or repairs. Approx. 16 mm. $20.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2223 US Infantry Button This non-excavated US infantry button is in very good condition. The front shows an eagle with the letter "I" in the shield and the eagle clutching an olive branch in his right talons and arrows in his left. The rear has a back mark of "Scovills Co. Waterbury" and a secure shank which is bent over. The button has no pushes, cracks, breaks, or repairs. Approx. 20 mm. $25.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2253 Confederate Script Artillery Button This brass two piece excavated Confederate script artillery button is in good condition and was recovered Richmond, VA. The button's face has a brown greenish patina with no pushes and shows moderate ground action. There is some brass showing through depending on the lighting used to view the button. The rear has a mild push with no discernable back mark though it may have had one at one time. The slightly loose shank is present and attached. There are no cracks, breaks, or repairs. This button displays nicely and will make a nice addition to any general relic collection. Approximately 23 mm. Ref. Tice's CSA215A and Albert's CS 107. $245.00 Ordering Information or Questions |
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PC2245 Confederate Artillery Button - Brass Back This brass two piece excavated Confederate Roman "A" artillery button with brass back is in very good condition. These buttons were crudely made to begin with and this one is no different. The button's face has a dirty brown greenish patina showing period wear and tear with very minimal ground action. At the 2 o'clock position there is a line but I am of the opinion that this is a manufacturing flaw and not a crack. The blank brass rear is in good condition and has a leaning shank which is secure. There are no cracks, breaks, or repairs. This button displays beautifully and will make a nice addition to any Confederate button collection. Ref. Tice's CSA243A1 and Albert's CS 117A. Approximately 23 mm. $170.00 Ordering Information or Questions |
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PC2243 Confederate Infantry Button - Richmond A beautiful excavated brass Confederate two piece Infantry coat button with the "E.M.L & C./ Richmond, Va." back mark. The shank is solidly attached and nearly straight up. The back mark lettering is very readable and the button face is slick with a very nice chocolate brown patina. This is a very nice dug button with no cracks, breaks, pushes or repairs. Ref. Tice's CSI240A1 and Albert's CS 181A. Approx. 23 mm. SOLD |
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PC2221 Connecticut State Seal Button This excavated two-piece brass Connecticut state seal button is in fair condition and was recovered near Vicksburg, MI. The face of this button has a push and about 35% gold wash still remaining. The rear has a minor push and a partially legible back mark of " * SCOVILL MF'G CO. * / WATERBURY." dm. The shank is secure and nearly straight up. Ref. Tice's CT205A12 and Albert's CT 13. Approx. 23 mm. $55.00 Ordering Information or Questions |
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PC2202 South Carolina State Seal Button This excavated two-piece brass South Carolina state seal coat button is in very good condition. Overall, the button has an even brown patina with traces of gold gilt in and around the palmetto tree. There is a tiny push to the mid to lower right side of the face but is hardly noticeable. The rear is in very good condition and has the partially legible back mark of " *** YOUNG . SMITH & CO *** / NEW YORK" dm. The shank is secure and straight up and this button will be a nice addition to any excavated button collection. Ref. Tice's SC238B1 and Albert's SC 8. Approx. 22 mm. $165.00 Ordering Information or Questions |
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PC2247 US Artillery Button This excavated two piece US artillery coat button is a very nice looking example and was recovered from Dalton, GA. The face has plenty of gold gilt beautifully highlighting the eagle and letter "A" within the shield. There are two pushes to the button with one small one to the lower section of the eagle's right wing and the other on the rear at the base of the shank. The shank is present on the rear along with a back mark of ". CANFIELD BRO & Co. / BALTIMORE". The button has no cracks, breaks, or repairs and will make an excellent display piece for any relic collection. Approx. 23mm. Ref. Albert's AY 78/79 and Tice's AY215A3. SOLD |
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PC2242 Confederate Solid Cast Infantry Button A very nice example of an excavated one piece solid cast infantry coat button. Recovered in Manassas, VA., this button is cast from bronze and shows a plain Roman "I" with no back mark. The shank is a drilled wedge type and the button's face has a very pleasing chocolate brown patina. The button has no cracks, breaks, or repairs. This example will make an excellent addition to any collection. Approx. 23mm. Ref. Albert's CS 184 and Tice's CSI275A. $125.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2241 Confederate Lined Cavalry Button This two piece Confederate lined cavalry coat button is in very good condition. It has an overall dark brown patina with areas of ashen grey soil residue in various areas. The rear has a secure shank which leans to one side along with a blank back mark. The high resolution digital picture of this button makes it appear rougher than it actually is. In hand, you will find this button to be quite pleasing. There are no pushes, cracks, breaks or repairs to this button. Ref. Tice's CSC203A4 and Albert's CS 127A2. Approx. 23 mm. $350.00 Order Information or Questions? SALE PENDING |
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PC2222 US Cavalry Button This two piece cavalry coat button is good condition. Its overall patina is that of a dark brown with hints of gold wash showing in a few areas of the front. There is a slight push to the eagles shield but no cracks, breaks, holes, or repairs. The rear has a back mark of "EXTRA QUALITY" and a shank which is bent flush to the rear. This button will display handsomely in any relic collection. Approx. 23 mm. Ref. Albert's CV 2 and Tice's CV288A10. $55.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2176 Navy Cuff Button This excavated two-piece Navy cuff button is in overall decent condition. The button's structure is solid with a strong rust encrusted back and shank. It's face shows an eagle, surrounded by stars, clutching an anchor. This button was recovered by the late James Renfrow Sr. at Harrison's Landing in Charles City County, VA. James was a hunting buddy of the renowned relic hunter Gene Cooley. The button has no pushes, cracks, breaks, or repairs and will make an excellent display piece. Approx. 14 mm. $25.00 Order 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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PC2219 Massachusetts Militia Button This excavated Massachusetts two piece coat button is in very good condition with plenty of gold wash on its face. Recovered in Wilderness, Va., it still has the shank which is solidly attached and straight up. There is an ever so slight push to the front. The button has a back mark of "SCOVILL MF'G CO, / WATERBURY" dm and there are no cracks, breaks repairs or other pushes. Ref. Albert's MS 35, 36 and Tice's MS210B4. Approx. 23 mm. $55.00 Order Information or Questions? SALE PENDING |
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PC2216 Rhode Island Militia Button This excavated two piece Rhode Island State Seal Militia coat button is in premium condition. This button has no pushes, cracks, or breaks and has plenty of gold gilt. The shank is present, secure, and straight up. An absolute beauty. Ref. Albert's RI 8 and Tice's RI203A2. Approx. 23 mm. $220.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2218 Vermont Militia Button This excavated Vermont militia two piece coat button was recovered from Cold Harbor, VA. and is in very good condition. The face has a very pleasing golden brown patina. There is a fine layer of gold wash still covering most of the lined background which beautifully highlights the still sharp details of the state seal, letters in VERMONT and stars. The rear, with the back mark of "*SCOVILL MF'G CO. * / WATERBURY" rmdc, has a slight push and a solidly attached leaning shank. This is an excellent excavated example that is typically difficult to find available. It has no cracks, breaks, repairs or other pushes. Ref. Tice's VT230A6 and Albert's VT 9 . Approx. 23 mm. $275.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2052 Staff Officer's Coat Button This non-excavated post war staff officer's coat button in very good condition and has a back mark of "*SCOVILLE MF'G Co. WATERBURY *". The button has a beautiful dull brass patina with a solid shank which is slightly bent to one side. Closest reference are Albert's GS 14 and Tice's GS226. Approx. 22 mm. $10.00 Order Information or Questions? SALE PENDING |
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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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PC2203 US Artillery Button This excavated US artillery two piece coat button is in very good condition and has a very nice even chocolate brown patina. The shank is solidly affixed and stands straight up. The back mark is that of ". SCOVILLS & Co / WATERBURY" rmdc. The button has no pushes, cracks, breaks or repairs. This button will make an excellent addition to any button collection. Ref. Albert's AY 71-76 and Tice's AY206C3. Approx. 20 mm. $65.00 Ordering 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. $125.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC2188 Pennsylvania National Guards Button This excavated National Guards coat button is covered in gold gilt and is very good condition. The shank is present, secure and straight up. The back mark is that of "*W.G. MINTZER*/ PHILA." The button has no pushes, cracks or bends. The rim is complete with the exception of a minor opening which is only visible from the lateral view and not from the front or rear. The rim in this area is still completely connected to either side of the opening and is solidly in place. The button was recovered in the early 1970's from Berkeley Plantation in Charles City County, VA. An article titled "The Elusive Insignia of Philadelphia's "National Guards" by Bruce Bazelon, found on page 23 in the North South Trader's Civil War magazine, Vol. XXIII No. 2, pictures an example of this type button but with a slightly different back design. A copy of this article will accompany this button. This button will display beautifully in any button collection. Ref. Albert's PA 38 and Tice's PA220A2. Approx. 24 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. $65.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1992 Confederate Staff Officer Button This non-excavated 2 piece Confederate officer staff coat button has a back mark of "RIVET'D & SOLDER'D" including the lion, unicorn and coat of arms. This button has a beautiful aged brass patina stand-up shank and is in excellent condition. There are no pushes, cracks, breaks or repairs and is from a collection of relics assembled in northern Va. over several decades. Ref. Albert's CS 5 and Tice's CS205A6. Approx. 24 mm. $495.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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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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PC1753 Confederate Script Infantry Button This handsome two piece Confederate script infantry coat button is in excellent good condition and was excavated from Hatcher's Run in Dinwiddie County, VA. It has a very pleasing chocolate brown patina and a moderately well defined script letter I on the face. The back mark of "S. ISAACS CAMPBELL & Co / LONDON / 71 JERMYN. ST" is partially visible with a loupe under good lighting and the shank is straight up and secure. There are no pushes, cracks, breaks or repairs. Ref. Albert's CS 177 and Tice's CSI215. Approx. 23 mm. $195.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC1745 North Carolina State Seal with Silver Wash This North Carolina state seal two piece coat button is in excellent condition. The face of the button still has plenty of silver wash with all of the letters of "North Carolina" still visible. The shank is present on the rear and is still stable. This button has no cracks, breaks, pushes or repairs and is an excellent example of a southern state button. Ref. Albert's NC 8 and Tice's NC210. Approx. 23 mm. $245.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC1752 Confederate Artillery Button This Confederate artillery button with a tin back is in excellent condition. The brass face has a very pleasing olive green patina and is basically flawless for being excavated. The shank is secure and straight up. This beautiful button has no cracks, breaks, pushes or repairs and is from a collection out of Petersburg, VA. Ref. Tice's CSA243A1 and Albert's CS 117. Approx. 22mm. $210.00 Order 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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PC263 South Carolina State Seal Coat Button This beautiful South Carolina state seal two piece coat button was excavated in Orange, VA. The face is covered in gold gilt and the rear has the back mark of "Schuyler H & G / N York" rmdc. The button has no cracks, breaks, pushes or repairs. The shank is solid and nearly straight up. This premium example will be an excellent addition to any high end button collection. Ref. Tice's SC248A7 and Albert's SC13. Approx. 23 mm. $265.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC296 Confederate Pewter Cast Infantry Button A stunning example of a coat size Confederate pewter cast infantry button. This excavated button, with its beautiful grey patina, was excavated in the Winchester, VA area. The face of the button is flawless with the "I" encircled by remaining soil along the rim and slightly around the letter itself. The rear has a stand up wire shank, no back mark and is in excellent condition. This button has no cracks, breaks, bends or repairs and is museum quality. Ref. Tice's CSI281 and Albert's (unlisted). Approx. 24 mm. $240.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC770 North Carolina State Seal Button This excavated North Carolina "local" coat button showing the state seal was manufactured by W. Wildt & Son of Richmond, VA. The back mark is blank and the shank, drilled from sheet metal, is present and nearly straight up. Even though these buttons were crudely produced from poor quality metal they are still very attractive. North Carolina is spelled out around the upper edge and the two female figures on the front, "Liberty" and "Plenty", can still be easily seen. This very attractive button was recovered by Dennis Irvin of Fauquier County, VA during the late seventies into the early eighties. During that time Mr. Irvin hunted many Civil War sites in Fauquier and surrounding counties. Ref. Albert's NC 8 and Tice's NC210. Approx. 23 mm. $135.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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