Pre-Civil War Virginia Militia Coat Button - "Soup Bowl"
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Item: Pre-Civil War Virginia Militia Coat Button - "Soup Bowl"
Backmark: Blank
Design: Virginia coat of arms on a plain field, with the figures of Virtus standing over Tyranny as well as "VIRGINIA" and the state motto of "SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS".
Construction: Convex, one-piece.
Approximate size: 22 mm.
Condition: Very good, excavated, secure shank present. The button has no cracks, breaks, or repairs.
Recovered: Madison County, VA.
Reference: Tice: VA 110A3 Albert: VA 3
Comments: According to "Uniform Buttons of the United States 1776-1865" by Warren K. Tice, regarding the Virginia coat of arms:
"George Wythe designed a coat of arms in 1776 which reflects strong anti-monarchy, pro-republican sentiments. Virtus, genius of the Commonwealth, in Amazon attire, holds a spear with her right hand and a sword with her left. The form of Tyranny lies at the feet of Virtus, with the despised crown, a broken chain, and scourge cast upon the ground. The Latin motto of Virginia is Sic Semper Tyrannis, "Thus ever to tyrants." John Wilkes Booth shouted this phrase as he leapt to the stage of Ford's Theater after shooting President Lincoln. All Virginia arms buttons bear the Commonwealth motto."
This scarce Virginia state seal militia button will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War button or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC6258
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