Ridgeway Civil War Research Center A virtual examination of artifacts of the American Civil War
	Civil War Buttons
	by Harry Ridgeway

Backmark-zblankNoText001-OnePart Blank backs, (no text), northern USA manufacture, one part button. One part button. Research Center: Backmark-zblankNoText001 . Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Backmark-zblankNoText001-OnePart.html

Backmark-zblankNoText100 Backmark: blank back (no text), one part flat button manufactured 1830's or 1840's.There are many variations of the true blank back. The buttons of the 1830's were generally more thick and slightly larger than the 1820's, but otherwise a plain flat back with no markings is difficult to distinguish, one maker to the next. One part flat button, any size. Research Center: Backmark-zblankNoText100 . Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Backmark-zblankNoText100.html

Backmark-zblankNoText105 Backmark: blank back (no text), one part flat button manufactured 1800's up to 1820.There are many variations of the true blank back. Most buttons of the pre 1820 period were flat, plain, and thin. Many will have a split anvil line, although this line may be hard to find, due to wear, corrosion and other factors. One part flat button, any size. Research Center: Backmark-zblankNoText105 . Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Backmark-zblankNoText105.html

Backmark-zblankNoText110 Backmark: blank back (no text), with concentric rm rings around shank, ca 1820's. One part flat button, coat size, 24mm. Research Center: Backmark-zblankNoText110 . Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Backmark-zblankNoText110.html

Backmark-zblankNoText115 Backmark: blank back (no text), with concentric rm rings around shank, ca 1830's. One part flat button, hat or sleeve size, 14mm to 16mm. Research Center: Backmark-zblankNoText115 . Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Backmark-zblankNoText115.html

Backmark-zblankNoText120 Backmark: blank back (no text), one part convex button manufactured 1800's up to 1820. There are many variations of the true blank back. Buttons can either be stamped or cast. There also could be faint outlines of rings, this is probably machining marks from preparation of the die or mold. One part convex button, any size. Research Center: Backmark-zblankNoText120 . Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Backmark-zblankNoText120.html

Backmark-zblankNoText121 Backmark: blank back (no text), one part convex button manufactured 1820's to 1830's. There are many variations of the true blank back. Buttons can either be stamped or cast. There also could be faint outlines of rings, this is probably machining marks from preparation of the die or mold. One part convex button, any size. Research Center: Backmark-zblankNoText121 . Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Backmark-zblankNoText121.html

Backmark-zblankNoText122 Backmark: blank back (no text), one part convex button manufactured 1830's . Button is cast leaving a concave shank well and the appearance of a rim. One part convex button, any size. Research Center: Backmark-zblankNoText122 . Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Backmark-zblankNoText122.html

Backmark-zblankNoText123 Backmark: blank back (no text), one part convex button manufactured 1800's up to 1820. There are many variations of the true blank back. Buttons can either be stamped or cast. There also could be faint outlines of rings, this is probably machining marks from preparation of the die or mold. This pattern is high convex. One part convex button, any size. Research Center: Backmark-zblankNoText123 . Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Backmark-zblankNoText123.html

Backmark-zblankNoText125 Backmark: blank back (no text), concentric raised rings, one part button concave back, this very large button was likely produced by a French manufacturer, 1830's. One part convex button, very large coat size, 26mm to 27mm. Research Center: Backmark-zblankNoText125 . Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Backmark-zblankNoText125.html

Backmark-zblankNoText130 Backmark: blank back (no text), concentric raised rings, one part button concave back, maker unknown 1820's or 1830's. One part convex button, large coat size, 21mm to 23mm. Research Center: Backmark-zblankNoText130 . Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Backmark-zblankNoText130.html

Backmark-zblankNoText131 Backmark: blank back (no text), single raised ring, one part button concave back, maker unknown 1820's or 1830's. One part convex button, large coat size, 21mm to 23mm. Research Center: Backmark-zblankNoText131 . Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Backmark-zblankNoText131.html

Backmark-zblankNoText132 Backmark: blank back (no text), two raised rings, one part button concave back, maker unknown 1820's or 1830's. One part convex button, coat size, 19mm to 21mm. Research Center: Backmark-zblankNoText132 . Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Backmark-zblankNoText132.html

Backmark-zblankNoText133 Backmark: blank back (no text), no rings, one part button concave back, maker unknown 1820's or 1830's. One part convex button, coat size, 19mm to 21mm. Research Center: Backmark-zblankNoText133 . Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Backmark-zblankNoText133.html

Backmark-zblankNoText134 Backmark: blank back (no text), two raised rings, one part button concave back, maker unknown 1820's or 1830's. One part convex button, hat or sleeve size, 14mm to 16mm. Research Center: Backmark-zblankNoText134 . Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Backmark-zblankNoText134.html

Backmark-zblankNoText135 Backmark: blank back (no text), multiple concentric raised rings, one part button concave back, small size, maker unknown 1820's or 1830's. One part convex button, hat or sleeve size, 14mm to 16mm. Research Center: Backmark-zblankNoText135 . Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Backmark-zblankNoText135.html

Backmark-zblankNoText136 Backmark: blank back (no text), multiple concentric raised rings, one part button concave back, small size, maker unknown 1820's or 1830's. One part convex button, hat or sleeve size, 14mm to 16mm. Research Center: Backmark-zblankNoText136 . Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Backmark-zblankNoText136.html

Backmark-zblankNoText140 Backmark: blank back (no text), two concentric rings of dots, rm, one part button concave back. One part convex button, cadet or small coat size, 17mm to 19mm. Research Center: Backmark-zblankNoText140 . Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Backmark-zblankNoText140.html

Backmark-zblankNoText150 Backmark: blank back (no text), one part button concave back, mold seam through the center, white metal, manufacturer not determined, 1820's to 1840's manufacture. One part convex button, coat size, 19mm to 21mm. Research Center: Backmark-zblankNoText150 . Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Backmark-zblankNoText150.html

Backmark-zblankNoText151 Backmark: blank back (no text), one part button concave back, mold seam through the center, white metal, manufacturer not determined, 1820's to 1840's manufacture. One part convex button, hat or sleeve size, 14mm to 16mm. Research Center: Backmark-zblankNoText151 . Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Backmark-zblankNoText151.html

Backmark-zblankNoText155 Backmark: blank back (no text), one part button concave back, mold seam through the center, manufacturer not determined, 1820's or 1830's manufacture. One part convex button, hat or sleeve size, 14mm to 16mm. Research Center: Backmark-zblankNoText155 . Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Backmark-zblankNoText155.html

Backmark-zblankNoText160 Backmark: blank back (no text), sissor mold seam through the center, manufacture ca 1815 to 1825. One part convex button, cast brass, coat size, 19mm to 21mm. Research Center: Backmark-zblankNoText160 . Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Backmark-zblankNoText160.html

Backmark-zblankNoText165 Backmark: blank back (no text), sissor mold seam through the center, manufacture ca 1815 to 1825. One part convex button, cast brass, hat or sleeve size, 14mm to 16mm. Research Center: Backmark-zblankNoText165 . Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Backmark-zblankNoText165.html

Backmark-zblankNoText180 Backmark: blank back (no text), sissor seam with the shank, raised area around the shank, manufacture ca 1815 to 1825. One part convex button, cast white metal, large coat size, 21mm to 23mm. Research Center: Backmark-zblankNoText180 . Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Backmark-zblankNoText180.html

Backmark-zblankNoText185 Backmark: blank back (no text), sissor seam through the center, raised area around the shank, applied brass shank, manufacture ca 1815 to 1825. One part convex button, cast white metal, hat or sleeve size, 14mm to 16mm. Research Center: Backmark-zblankNoText185 . Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Backmark-zblankNoText185.html

Backmark-zblankNoText800 Backmark: graphic with eight stars, rm, between two rings of dots, , ca 1820's. One part convex button, coat size, 19mm to 21mm. Research Center: Backmark-zblankNoText800 . Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Backmark-zblankNoText800.html

Backmark-zblankNoText810 Backmark: graphic with eight stars and dots, rm, outer raised ring, two inner raised rings, ca 1830's. One part convex button, coat size, 19mm to 21mm. Research Center: Backmark-zblankNoText810 . Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Backmark-zblankNoText810.html

Backmark-zblankNoText815 Backmark: graphic with eight stars and dots, rm, outer raised ring, inner raised ring, convex one part button, back is concave, ca 1830's, small size only. One part convex button, hat or sleeve size, 14mm to 16mm. Research Center: Backmark-zblankNoText815 . Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Backmark-zblankNoText815.html

Backmark-zblankNoText830 Backmark: graphic with stars, double ring, may be overstamped over another backmark. One part convex button, coat size, 19mm to 21mm. Research Center: Backmark-zblankNoText830 . Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Backmark-zblankNoText830.html

Backmark-zblankNoText835 Backmark: (graphic of a wreath) rm. One part convex button, coat size, 19mm to 21mm. Research Center: Backmark-zblankNoText835 . Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Backmark-zblankNoText835.html

Backmark-zblankNoText840 Backmark: ring of eight stars and dots, double outer and inner ring. One part flat button, coat size, 20mm to 21mm. Research Center: Backmark-zblankNoText840 . Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Backmark-zblankNoText840.html

Backmark-zblankNoText845 Backmark: ring of 22 stars, no rings. One part flat button, coat size, 20mm to 21mm. Research Center: Backmark-zblankNoText845 . Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Backmark-zblankNoText845.html

This is the "Ridgeway Civil War Research Center", a research tool for educational purposes only, and is provided at no cost to the reader. Some of the relics listed are retained in the author's collection, most reside in other collections and are not owned by the author. None of the items listed in this section are for sale, please refer to relicman.com sales listings for items offered for sale. This is a work in progress, I list items as I get to them, there are many patterns that are not listed yet, this list will be regularly updated as I get pictures and descriptions for more items. I will also correct mistakes, so if you see any please tell me. 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.

Most information on this page is from:
Uniform Buttons of the United States 1776 - 1865, by Warren K.Tice.
Dating buttons; A Chronology of Button Types, Makers, Retailers & Their Backmarks, by Warren K. Tice.
Directory of American Military Goods Dealers & Makers, by Bruce S. Bazelon and William F. Guinn.
Record of American Uniform and Historical Buttons, Bicentennial Edition, by Alphaeus H. Albert.
Pictures are generally by the author, unless otherwise indicated.

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