Georgia State Seal Coat Button
Item: Georgia State Seal Coat Button
Backmark: "HORSTMANN & ALLIEN / N Y" dm
Design: According to "Uniform Buttons of the United States 1776-1865" by Warren K. Tice, regarding the button design, "The (Georgia) legislature adopted Georgia’s state seal in 1799. Military buttons of the state depict the seal’s obverse, or coat of arms side with the three classical pillars supporting an arch bearing the word “Constitution.” The design symbolizes the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of government supporting the constitution. Banners inscribed “Wisdom,” “Justice,” and “Moderation” are wrapped on the pillars. At the side of one pillar a militiaman stands with a drawn sword, signifying defense of the constitution by state military forces."
Construction: Convex, two-piece.
Approximate size: 23 mm.
Condition: Excellent, excavated, secure shank present. The button has an even overall brown patina with just enough gilt high-lighting the building's dome rays, "CONSTITUTION", and pillars with banners. No pushes, cracks, breaks, or repairs.
Recovered: Wilderness, VA area.
Reference: Tice: GA206A1 Albert: GA 4
Comments: This Georgia coat button was acquired directly from the digger and will be an excellent example to add to any excavated Civil War button or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC10112
- Price:
- $225.00
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