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This page updated August 24, 2008 |
The Ridgeway Civil War
Archive
Buttons from Ohio
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.
B3972
Western Military Institute "WMI", Ohio (20.4mm)
Backmark: "SCOVILL MF'G CO / (dot) WATERBURY (dot)" rmdc
Not enough information is known about this school.
Stand up shank intact, attractive nondug button
Ref: Albert SU430, Tice OHS210Am1
B3975
Western Military Institute "WMI", Ohio (14.4mm)
Backmark: "SCOVILL / MFG. CO." dm
This backmark was used in the 1860's and later.
Stand up shank intact, attractive nondug button
Ref: Albert SU430, Tice OHS210As1