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This page updated August 24, 2008 |
The Ridgeway Civil War
Archive
Federal Infantry one piece buttons
(GI74 to GI80), 1820's through 1840's generally
This is a sampling of relics collected by Harry Ridgeway over the years. This archive record is for educational purposes only. Some of the relics listed may be on display at the Old Court House Civil War Museum, Winchester Virginia, some are no longer owned by the author. None of the items listed in this section are for sale, please refer to the separate sales catalog for items that are currently offered.
All items listed are believed to be authentic to the Civil War or as otherwise described. Any excavated relics have been recovered from private property with owners permission. This information is available for research purposes, pictures may be used by permission only.
B4116
Federal Infantry eagle "I" button (20.6mm)
Eagle facing right with "I" in raised shield, generally for
officers.
Backmark: " PLATED" / (wreath) ", rm between two rings, 1830's
convex one piece button (Plated01)
Infantry button, one piece convex coat button, silvered
Stand up shank intact, silvered nondug button.
Ref: Albert GI79, Tice GI200D3