Rhode Island State Seal Coat Button
Item: Rhode Island State Seal Coat Button
Backmark: "* D. EVANS & CO * / ATTLEBORO * MASS" dm
Design: The state coat of arms with the hyphenated "RHODE-ISLAND" above, an anchor in center, with "HOPE" in a scroll below, all on a lined field. See more on the state coat of arms in the Comments section below.
Construction: Convex, two-piece.
Approximate size: 23 mm.
Condition: Very good, excavated, secure shank present. This button has a green patinia with plenty of gilt still still present. There is a very slight push on the face at the letters "DE" at the rim. There are no cracks, breaks, repairs or other pushes.
Recovered: Culpeper County, VA
Reference: Tice: RI203C1 Albert: RI 8
Comments: According to "Uniform Buttons of the United States 1776-1865" by Warren K. Tice, regarding the Rhode Island state seal design:
"Since 1647, the seal and coat of arms of Rhode Island has consisted of an anchor with motto Hope. The anchor, used in dangerous storms to secure ships and crews, is symbolic of faith. The motto suggests placing trust in religion and state. Rhode Island employed the anchor device on buttons as early as the Revolution."
This fine Rhode Island state seal button will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War button or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC6484
- Price:
- $165.00
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