Item: North Carolina State Seal Cuff Button - Star in Channel
Backmark: Blank with raised five-pointed star in depressed channel.
Design: According to "Uniform Buttons of the United States 1776-1865" by Warren K. Tice, “The North Carolina seal and coat of arms depict the female figures of "Liberty" and "Plenty". The former holds a liberty pole with her right hand and a scroll inscribed "CONSTITUTION" with her left. "Plenty" grasps a cornucopia in her left hand and wheat with her right." In an arc at the rim above the seal is "NORTH CAROLINA."
Construction: Convex, two-piece.
Approximate size: 15 mm.
Condition: Very good, excavated, shank missing. Olive green patina. There are no pushes, cracks, or repairs.
Recovered: North Anna, VA area.
Reference: Tice: NC210As1 Albert: NC 8
Comments: Cuff size North Carolina state seal buttons are rarely recovered, or available for purchase, and this example will be an excellent addition to any Civil War button or general relic collection.
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