Wisconsin State Seal Coat Button
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Item: Wisconsin State Seal Coat Button
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Design: A shield with a plow for agriculture, a crossed shovel and pick representing mining, an arm grasping a hammer for manufacturing, and an anchor for trade. A small United States shield within a garter bearing the words, E Pluribus Unum is superimposed. Below are a cornucopia and a pyramid of pig lead. In early versions of the device there are sometimes two cornucopias alone under the shield. The shield is supported by a sailor and a yeoman. The crest is a badger, while the motto Forward is on a streamer.
Construction: High convex, three-piece.
Approximate size: 22 mm.
Condition: Good, excavated, secure shank present. Brown patina with a moderate amount of gilt. Significant push to center front but otherwise in very good shape. This very solid button has no cracks, breaks, or repairs.
Recovered: Wilderness, VA area.
Reference: Tice: WC200D2 Albert: WC 1
Comments: According to "Uniform Buttons of the United States 1776-1865" by Warren K. Tice on page 506, regarding this particular classification (WC200) of buttons:
"The hard-to-find button was the only type used by Wisconsin during the Civil War. Uniforms of the 4th through 8th Wisconsin probably bore state arms buttons made around 1860-1865." Also, according to Tice, the WC200D2 classification has "E PLUS UNUM" instead of "E PLURIBUS UNUM" within the small shield on button front.
This button will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War button or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC10179
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