North Carolina "Sunburst" Coat Button with Shank - NC 14 - Rare 17 mm Size

Item: North Carolina "Sunburst" Coat Button with Shank - NC 14 - Rare 17 mm Size
Backmark: Blank
Construction: Low convex, one-piece
Design: Eight-pointed raised star presented on a finely stippled gilded field. The raised letters "NC" found in the center are on a horizontally lined background within a raised ring.
Approximate size: 17 mm.
Condition: Very good, excavated, portion of secure shank present and bent to rear. Brown patina with ample gilt on both front and rear. Body of button has a slight wave. Circular spin marks are present on rear as a result of the lathe during the manufacturing process. No cracks or repairs.
Recovered:  Greensboro, NC 
Reference: Tice: NC233Am1; Albert: NC 14
Comments: According to "Uniform Buttons of the United States 1776-1865" by Warren K. Tice, on page 412, the 17 mm size is "exceptionally scarce" and "may have been used by the affluent 6th North Carolina Regiment". This rare button will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War button or general relic collection.


Product Code:
PC11247

Price:
$750.00

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