A virtual examination of artifacts of the American Civil War
by Harry Ridgeway
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Ridgeway Civil War Research Center A virtual examination of artifacts of the American Civil War |
| Civil War Buttons | |
by Harry Ridgeway |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-000-Page4 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Two part button. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-000-Page4 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91, Tice GI206 to GI237. More infantry buttons, page 4. Button backmarks S to end   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button1381-Federal-Infantry-000-Page4.html |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Schuyler150-v1 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-Schuyler150 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SCHUYLER. H & G. / (dot) NEW -YORK. (dot) rmdc , Scovill produced ca 1850s. Two part button, large coat size, 22mm to 23mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Schuyler150-v1 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 139.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Schuyler150-v2 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-Schuyler150 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SCHUYLER. H & G. / (dot) NEW -YORK. (dot) rmdc , Scovill produced ca 1850s. Two part button, large coat size, 22mm to 23mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Schuyler150-v2 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 139.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Schuyler150-v3 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-Schuyler150 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SCHUYLER. H & G. / (dot) NEW -YORK. (dot) rmdc , Scovill produced ca 1850s. Two part button, large coat size, 22mm to 23mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Schuyler150-v3 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 139.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Schuyler160-v1 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-Schuyler160 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SCHUYLER H & G CO / (dot) NEW -YORK. (dot) rmdc, channel is stipled, Scovill produced ca 1850s. Two part button, coat size, 20mm to 21mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Schuyler160-v1 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 139.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Schuyler160-v2 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-Schuyler160 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SCHUYLER H & G CO / (dot) NEW -YORK. (dot) rmdc, channel is stipled, Scovill produced ca 1850s. Two part button, coat size, 20mm to 21mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Schuyler160-v2 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 139.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Schuyler230 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-Schuyler230 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SCHUYLER H & G / N YORK. dm inner ring of dots partly obscured by shank well. Scovill produced ca 1860, for small buttons only. Two part button, hat or sleeve size, 16mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Schuyler230 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 139.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Schuyler250-v1 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-Schuyler250 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SCHUYLER HARTLEY & GRAHAM / (star) N -Y (star) dm inner ring of short hyphens, probably D Evans manufacture ca 1860s to post war. Two part button, large coat size, 23mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Schuyler250-v1 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 139. [Plate B-15, 9]   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Schuyler250-v2 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-Schuyler250 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SCHUYLER HARTLEY & GRAHAM / (star) N -Y (star) dm inner ring of short hyphens, probably D Evans manufacture ca 1860s to post war. Two part button, large coat size, 23mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Schuyler250-v2 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 139. [Plate B-15, 9]   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill251 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-Scovill251 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SCOVILLS / (dot) WATERBURY (dot) dm between solid rings, outer ring of short rays (may be faint), flat back, ca 1830s,This is 19mm size, the rays from the 22mm size were shortened and may be faint on some examples, backmark is otherwise similar. Two part button, coat size, 19mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill251 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 65 et seq. Plate B-4, 17.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill401 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-Scovill401 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SCOVILLS & CO / (dot) WATERBURY (dot) rmdc, ca 1840. Two part button, coat size, 20mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill401 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 65 et seq. Plate B-5, 4.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill410 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-Scovill410 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SCOVILLS & CO / (two dots) WATERBURY (two dots) rmdc, ca 1840s to 1850s. Two part button, large coat size, 22mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill410 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 65 et seq. Plate B-5, 5.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill431 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-Scovill431 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SCOVILLS & CO / WATERBURY rmdc, 1840s manufacture. Two part button, coat size, 19mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill431 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 65 et seq.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill540 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-Scovill540 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SCOVILL MG. CO / ( 3 dots) ( 3 dots) ( 3 dots) rmdc, ca 1850's. Two part button, coat size, 20mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill540 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 65 et seq.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill601 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-Scovill601 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SCOVILLS / (star) MFG. CO. (star) rmdc, ca 1850's. Two part button, coat size, 19mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill601 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 65 et seq.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill610 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-Scovill610 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SCOVILL MF'G CO. / (star) WATERBURY. (star) rmdc, ca 1850s, (Scovill610). Two part button, large coat size, 22mm to 23mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill610 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 65 et seq. Plate B-5, 19.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill655 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-Scovill655 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SCOVILL MFG CO / (dot) WATERBURY (dot) rmdc, small variations of spacing, are found, Scovill manufactured ca 1850's and apparently used multiple copies of this die. Two part button, coat size, 20mm to 21mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill655 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 65 et seq. Plate B-6, 3.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill710-v1 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-Scovill710 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SCOVILLS & Co (dot under the o). / (dot) EXTRA (dot) dm between two solid rings, (outer ring may be obscured in the crimping), made in small size only. Backmark apparently was designed during the 1840's, however most use seems to have occurred during the 1850s and 1860s during the era of Scovill Manufacturing, the Scovills & Co name from an earlier period was used as a way to abbreviate the name to fit the space on a small button. Two part button, hat or sleeve size, 15mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill710-v1 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 65 et seq.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill710-v2 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-Scovill710 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SCOVILLS & Co (dot under the o). / (dot) EXTRA (dot) dm between two solid rings, (outer ring may be obscured in the crimping), made in small size only. Backmark apparently was designed during the 1840's, however most use seems to have occurred during the 1850s and 1860s during the era of Scovill Manufacturing, the Scovills & Co name from an earlier period was used as a way to abbreviate the name to fit the space on a small button. Two part button, hat or sleeve size, 15mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill710-v2 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 65 et seq.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill720 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-Scovill720 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SCOVILL MF'G. CO. / (star) (star) (star) dm between two rings of dots, made for small button only, ca 1850s or 1860s. Two part button, hat or sleeve size, 16mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill720 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 65 et seq.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill730 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-Scovill730 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SCOVILL CO / (dot) WATERBURY (dot) dm between two rings of dots, made in small size only, these were manufactured in the 1850s and 1860s during the era of Scovill Manufacturing, the Scovill Co name from an earlier period was used as a way to abbreviate the name to fit the space on a small button. Two part button, hat or sleeve size, 16mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill730 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 65 et seq.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill820 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-Scovill820 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SCOVILL MF'G CO / (dot) WATERBURY (dot) dm between two rings of dots, ca 1860s. Dots dividing may be weak, this may be due to debris during stamping or worn dies, or duplicate dies. This backmark was used extensively on two part enlisted buttons, and replacement dies were probably used. Two part button, large coat size 22mm to 23mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill820 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 65 et seq.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill830-v1 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-Scovill830 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SCOVILL MF'G CO. / (dot) WATERBURY. (dot) dm between rings of dots ca 1860s. The primary difference between the overcoat and coat version of this backmark seems to be spacing, both otherwise employ the same punctuation. This is a backmark commonly used by Scovill, no doubt they cut more than one die of this pattern. In addition, some buttons will appear to have a well or slight depression around the shank, others are flat. When the well is present, it can give the impression of a second inside ring. This is likely a variation caused during assembly. The depth and width of the dividing dots also seems to vary, the punctuation dots can seem to be commas or vice versa, this likely was caused by variations of the amount of wear on the die when it was used, debris, and pressure differences, but is not believed to be a difference in design. Two part button, large coat size 22mm to 23mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill830-v1 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 65 et seq. Plate B-6, 18.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill830-v2 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-Scovill830 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SCOVILL MF'G CO. / (dot) WATERBURY. (dot) dm between rings of dots ca 1860s. The primary difference between the overcoat and coat version of this backmark seems to be spacing, both otherwise employ the same punctuation. This is a backmark commonly used by Scovill, no doubt they cut more than one die of this pattern. In addition, some buttons will appear to have a well or slight depression around the shank, others are flat. When the well is present, it can give the impression of a second inside ring. This is likely a variation caused during assembly. The depth and width of the dividing dots also seems to vary, the punctuation dots can seem to be commas or vice versa, this likely was caused by variations of the amount of wear on the die when it was used, debris, and pressure differences, but is not believed to be a difference in design. Two part button, large coat size 22mm to 23mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill830-v2 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 65 et seq. Plate B-6, 18.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill830-v3 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-Scovill830 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SCOVILL MF'G CO. / (dot) WATERBURY. (dot) dm between rings of dots ca 1860s. The primary difference between the overcoat and coat version of this backmark seems to be spacing, both otherwise employ the same punctuation. This is a backmark commonly used by Scovill, no doubt they cut more than one die of this pattern. In addition, some buttons will appear to have a well or slight depression around the shank, others are flat. When the well is present, it can give the impression of a second inside ring. This is likely a variation caused during assembly. The depth and width of the dividing dots also seems to vary, the punctuation dots can seem to be commas or vice versa, this likely was caused by variations of the amount of wear on the die when it was used, debris, and pressure differences, but is not believed to be a difference in design. Two part button, large coat size 22mm to 23mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill830-v3 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 65 et seq. Plate B-6, 18.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill830-v4 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-Scovill830 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SCOVILL MF'G CO. / (dot) WATERBURY. (dot) dm between rings of dots ca 1860s. The primary difference between the overcoat and coat version of this backmark seems to be spacing, both otherwise employ the same punctuation. This is a backmark commonly used by Scovill, no doubt they cut more than one die of this pattern. In addition, some buttons will appear to have a well or slight depression around the shank, others are flat. When the well is present, it can give the impression of a second inside ring. This is likely a variation caused during assembly. The depth and width of the dividing dots also seems to vary, the punctuation dots can seem to be commas or vice versa, this likely was caused by variations of the amount of wear on the die when it was used, debris, and pressure differences, but is not believed to be a difference in design. Two part button, large coat size 22mm to 23mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill830-v4 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 65 et seq. Plate B-6, 18.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill831 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-Scovill831 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SCOVILL MF'G CO. / (dot) WATERBURY. (dot) dm between rings of dots ca 1860s. The primary difference between the overcoat and coat version of this backmark seems to be spacing, both otherwise employ the same punctuation. This is a backmark commonly used by Scovill, no doubt they cut more than one die of this pattern. In addition, some buttons will appear to have a well or slight depression around the shank, others are flat. When the well is present, it can give the impression of a second inside ring. This is likely a variation caused during assembly. The depth and width of the dividing dots also seems to vary, the punctuation dots can seem to be commas or vice versa, this likely was caused by variations of the amount of wear on the die when it was used, debris, and pressure differences, but is not believed to be a difference in design. Two part button, coat size 20mm to 21mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill831 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 65 et seq. Plate B-6, 19.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill865 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-Scovill865 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SCOVILL MF'G CO / (star) WATERBURY (star) dm between rings of dots, 1860 to 1865 manufacture. Two part button, large coat size, 22 to 23mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill865 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 65 et seq. Plate B-6, 17.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill900 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-Scovill900 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SCOVILL MF'G CO. / (star) WATERBURY. (star) dm small letters inner ring of dots ca 1860s and may be transitional. Two part button, large coat size, 23mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill900 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 65 et seq. Plate B-6, 5.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill930-v1 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-Scovill930 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SCOVILL MFG CO / (dot) WATERBURY. (dot) dm inner ring of dots, manufactured Indian War period. Two part button, hat or sleeve size, 16mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill930-v1 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 65 et seq.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill930-v2 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-Scovill930 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SCOVILL MFG CO / (dot) WATERBURY. (dot) dm inner ring of dots, manufactured Indian War period. Two part button, hat or sleeve size, 16mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-Scovill930-v2 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 65 et seq.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-SmithWH110-v1 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-SmithWH110 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: WM. H. SMITH & CO / (dot) NEW - YORK (dot) rmdc, Scovill manufactured 1840s or 1850s. Two part button, large coat size, 22mm to 23mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-SmithWH110-v1 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 141.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-SmithWH110-v2 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-SmithWH110 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: WM. H. SMITH & CO / (dot) NEW - YORK (dot) rmdc, Scovill manufactured 1840s or 1850s. Two part button, large coat size, 22mm to 23mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-SmithWH110-v2 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 141.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-SmithWH111-v1 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-SmithWH111 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: WM. H. SMITH & CO / (dot) NEW - YORK (dot) rmdc, Scovill manufactured 1840s or 1850s. Two part button, coat size, 20mm to 21mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-SmithWH111-v1 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 141.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-SmithWH111-v2 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-SmithWH111 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: WM. H. SMITH & CO / (dot) NEW - YORK (dot) rmdc, Scovill manufactured 1840s or 1850s. Two part button, coat size, 20mm to 21mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-SmithWH111-v2 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 141.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-SmithWH215 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-SmithWH215 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: Wm. H. SMITH & Co / (dot) NEW - YORK (dot), dm between one outer solid ring, and two inner rings, Scovill produced ca 1840s to 1850s. Two part button, hat or sleeve size, 15mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-SmithWH215 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 141.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-SmithWH220 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-SmithWH220 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: Wm. H. SMITH & CO / (dot) NEW YORK (dot) dm, no rings, ca 1850s. Two part button, coat size, 20mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-SmithWH220 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 141.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-SmithWH255 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-SmithWH255 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: W.H. SMITH. & CO. / N. YORK, dm, one outer and two inner solid rings, Scovill produced ca 1840s to 1850s. Two part button, hat or sleeve size, 16mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-SmithWH255 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 141.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-SteeleJohnson201 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-SteeleJohnson201 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: STEELE. / & JOHNSON. & dm between two rings, ca 1850's to 1860's. Note, this backmark is identical on staff coat size, and two part large coat size, use on coat size is similar with difference in spacing only. Two part button, large coat size, 22mm to 23mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-SteeleJohnson201 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 86. [Plate B-10, 8]   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-SteeleJohnson202 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-SteeleJohnson202 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: STEELE. / & JOHNSON. & dm between two rings, ca 1850's to 1860's. Note, this backmark is identical on staff coat size, and two part large coat size, use on coat size is similar with difference in spacing only. Two part button, coat size, 21mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-SteeleJohnson202 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 86. [Plate B-10, 8]   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-SteeleJohnson220 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-SteeleJohnson220 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: STEELE & JOHNSON / (dot) dm, inner ring, ca 1860s, only used in small size. Two part button, hat or sleeve size, 14mm to 16mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-SteeleJohnson220 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 86. [Plate B-10, 9]   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-SteeleJohnson250 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-SteeleJohnson250 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: STEELE (dot) & (dot) JOHNSON/ (dot) dm inner ring of dots, outer solid ring, ca 1860s. Two part button, coat size, 21mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-SteeleJohnson250 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 86. [Plate B-10, 14]   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-SteeleJohnson400 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-SteeleJohnson400 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: S. &. J. / (graphic) (star) (graphic) LONDON (graphic) (star) (graphic) dm between outer ring of large dots, inner ring of slashes, likely manufactured after the Civil War. Two part button, large coat size, 22mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-SteeleJohnson400 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 86.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-SuperiorQuality800 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-SuperiorQuality800 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SUPERIOR / (two graphics) QUALITY (two graphics) dm between two solid rings, maker not determined ca 1840's. Two part button, coat size, 19mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-SuperiorQuality800 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-SuperiorQuality-SteeleJohnson250 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-SuperiorQuality-SteeleJohnson250 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SUPERIOR / (star) QUALITY (star) dm between two rings of dots, sloppy stamping, Steele & Johnson ca 1860. Note, this backmark used on staff coat size and two part large coat size buttons appears to be identical. Also, the tail of the Q does not touch the rim, which is characteristic of Steele & Johnson Extra Quality backmarks. Two part button, large coat size, 22mm to 23mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-SuperiorQuality-SteeleJohnson250 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 87, (Steele & Johnson).   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-SuperiorQuality-SteeleJohnson251 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-SuperiorQuality-SteeleJohnson251 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: SUPERIOR / (star) QUALITY (star) dm, inner ring of dots, sloppy stamping, only made for small buttons, Steele & Johnson ca 1860. Note, this backmark used on staff small size and two part small size buttons appears to be identical. Also, the tail of the Q does not touch the rim, which is characteristic of Steele & Johnson Extra Quality backmarks. Two part officer button, hat or sleeve size, 14mm to 16mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-SuperiorQuality-SteeleJohnson251 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 87, (Steele & Johnson). [Plate B-11, 3]   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-TreblePlated100 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-TreblePlated100 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: TREBLE PLATED / (star) (star) (star) dm, outer ring of dots, inner solid ring, ca 1840s, may be English manufacture. Two part button, coat size, 19mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-TreblePlated100 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-TreblePlated110 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-TreblePlated110 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: TREBLE / (star) PLATED (star) dm, lettering is script style, outer ring of dots, inner solid ring, ca 1840s, may be English manufacture. Two part button, coat size, 19mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-TreblePlated110 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-TrelonWeldonWeil110 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-TrelonWeldonWeil110 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: T. W & W / (graphic of anchor) PARIS (graphic of flaming bomb) dm inner ring of dots, manufactured by Trelon, Weldon et Weil, Paris France after 1844. Two part button, small coat or vest size, 18mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-TrelonWeldonWeil110 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 165.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-WaterburyButtonCo120 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-WaterburyButtonCo120 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: WATERBURY BUTTON CO. (star)(star) dmdc mottled channel, Waterbury Button Company, ca 1850s TO 1865. Two part button, coat size, 20mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-WaterburyButtonCo120 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 82. [Plate B-9, 5]   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-WaterburyButtonCo241-v1 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-WaterburyButtonCo241 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: WATERBURY BUTTON CO. / (star) dm, inner ring of slashes, twisted rope-like, used on small size buttons, manufactured 1865 and later. Two part button, hat or sleeve size, 16mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-WaterburyButtonCo241-v1 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 82.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-WaterburyButtonCo241-v2 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-WaterburyButtonCo241 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: WATERBURY BUTTON CO. / (star) dm, inner ring of slashes, twisted rope-like, used on small size buttons, manufactured 1865 and later. Two part button, hat or sleeve size, 16mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-WaterburyButtonCo241-v2 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 82.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-WaterburyButtonCo241-v3 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-WaterburyButtonCo241 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: WATERBURY BUTTON CO. / (star) dm, inner ring of slashes, twisted rope-like, used on small size buttons, manufactured 1865 and later. Two part button, hat or sleeve size, 16mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-WaterburyButtonCo241-v3 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 82.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-WaterburyButtonCo256 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-WaterburyButtonCo256 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: WATERBURY BUTTON CO. / (star) dm, single inner rings of dots, manufacture after the Civil War, this is abbreviated small size version of similar backmark with two rings used on large size buttons. Two part button, hat or sleeve size, 16mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-WaterburyButtonCo256 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 82.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-WaterburyButtonCo270 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-WaterburyButtonCo270 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: WATERBURY BUTTON CO. / (star) (star) / WATERBURY / (graphic) CONN (graphic) dm, two middle rings, one is solid and other is twisted rope-like slashes, bottom inner ring of dots is faint and often obscured by shank brazing, ca 1860's and is transitional. Two part button, large coat size, 23mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-WaterburyButtonCo270 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 82. [Plate B-9, 6]   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-WaterburyButtonCo300-v1 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-WaterburyButtonCo300 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: WATERBURY BUTTON CO. / WATERBURY CON. dm, between two rings of dots, additional border encircles WATERBURY CON., manufacture after the Civil War. Two part button, large coat size, 23mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-WaterburyButtonCo300-v1 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 82. [Plate B-9, 7]   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-WaterburyButtonCo300-v2 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-WaterburyButtonCo300 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: WATERBURY BUTTON CO. / WATERBURY CON. dm, between two rings of dots, additional border encircles WATERBURY CON., manufacture after the Civil War. Two part button, large coat size, 23mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-WaterburyButtonCo300-v2 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 82. [Plate B-9, 7]   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-WaterburyButtonCo305 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-WaterburyButtonCo305 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: WATERBURY BUTTON CO. / (star) (star) (star) dm, outer dotted ring, manufacture after the Civil War. Two part button, large coat size, 22mm to 23mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-WaterburyButtonCo305 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 82.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-WaterburyButtonCo310 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-WaterburyButtonCo310 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: WATERBURY BUTTON CO. / (star) dm, no rings, manufacture after the Civil War. Two part button, coat size, 21mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-WaterburyButtonCo310 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 82.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-YoungSmith200 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-YoungSmith200 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: YOUNG. SMITH & CO / (dot) N. YORK (dot) rm two inner solid rings, depressed well gives impression of third ring, Scovill produced for Young Smith ca 1830s or 1840s. Two part button, coat size, 19mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-YoungSmith200 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 143. |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-YoungSmith210 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-YoungSmith210 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: YOUNG. SMITH & CO / (star) N. Y. (star) rmdc Scovill produced for Young Smith ca 1840s or 1850s. Two part button, coat size, 19mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-YoungSmith210 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 143.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-YoungSmith300-v1 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-YoungSmith300 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: YOUNG SMITH & CO / (dot) NEW YORK (dot) dm two inner rings of dots, Scovill produced ca 1840s or 1850s. Two part button, coat size, 19mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-YoungSmith300-v1 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 143, [Plate B-15, 18] [Plate B-15, 18]   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-YoungSmith300-v2 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-YoungSmith300 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: YOUNG SMITH & CO / (dot) NEW YORK (dot) dm two inner rings of dots, Scovill produced ca 1840s or 1850s. Two part button, coat size, 19mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-YoungSmith300-v2 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 143, [Plate B-15, 18] [Plate B-15, 18]   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-YoungSmith300-v3 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-YoungSmith300 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: YOUNG SMITH & CO / (dot) NEW YORK (dot) dm two inner rings of dots, Scovill produced ca 1840s or 1850s. Two part button, coat size, 19mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-YoungSmith300-v3 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 143, [Plate B-15, 18] [Plate B-15, 18]   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-YoungSmith301 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-YoungSmith301 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: Y. SMITH & CO / (star) NEW YORK dm single inner rings of dots, small size only, Scovill produced ca 1840s. Two part button, hat or sleeve size, 15mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-YoungSmith301 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 143.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText201 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-zblankNoText201 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: blank back (no text), with a channel, rmdc, Scovill generic stock button ca 1850's. Two part button coat size, 20mm to21mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText201 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText220 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-zblankNoText220 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: blank back (no text), with depressed ring around the shank, made for Mintzer by Steele & Johnson, generic stock back. Two part button coat size, 21mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText220 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText230-v1 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-zblankNoText230 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: blank back (no text), with a single depressed ring near the rim, maker not known, ca 1860's. Note, manufacturing was very poor quality, die stampings are often weak, many backs are loose, shanks were fitted and not brazed and are usually loose. Two part button coat size, 20mm to 21mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText230-v1 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText230-v2 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-zblankNoText230 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: blank back (no text), with a single depressed ring near the rim, maker not known, ca 1860's. Note, manufacturing was very poor quality, die stampings are often weak, many backs are loose, shanks were fitted and not brazed and are usually loose. Two part button coat size, 20mm to 21mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText230-v2 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText230-v3 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-zblankNoText230 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: blank back (no text), with a single depressed ring near the rim, maker not known, ca 1860's. Note, manufacturing was very poor quality, die stampings are often weak, many backs are loose, shanks were fitted and not brazed and are usually loose. Two part button coat size, 20mm to 21mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText230-v3 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText230-v4 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-zblankNoText230 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: blank back (no text), with a single depressed ring near the rim, maker not known, ca 1860's. Note, manufacturing was very poor quality, die stampings are often weak, many backs are loose, shanks were fitted and not brazed and are usually loose. Two part button coat size, 20mm to 21mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText230-v4 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText230-v5 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-zblankNoText230 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: blank back (no text), with a single depressed ring near the rim, maker not known, ca 1860's. Note, manufacturing was very poor quality, die stampings are often weak, many backs are loose, shanks were fitted and not brazed and are usually loose. Two part button coat size, 20mm to 21mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText230-v5 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText230-v6 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-zblankNoText230 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: blank back (no text), with a single depressed ring near the rim, maker not known, ca 1860's. Note, manufacturing was very poor quality, die stampings are often weak, many backs are loose, shanks were fitted and not brazed and are usually loose. Two part button coat size, 20mm to 21mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText230-v6 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText290 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-zblankNoText290 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: blank back (no text), two concentric rings of dots, deep well around shank, maker unknown, ca. 1850's or 1860's. Two part button, coat size, 18mm to 20mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText290 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText310 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-zblankNoText310 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: blank back (no text), with two depressed rings, maker not known, ca 1860's. Note, manufacturing was very poor quality, die stampings are often weak, many backs are loose, shanks were fitted and not brazed and are usually loose. Two part button, coat size, 19mm to 21mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText310 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText315-v1 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-zblankNoText315 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: blank back (no text), with two depressed rings, maker not known, ca 1860's. Note, manufacturing was very poor quality, die stampings are often weak, many backs are loose, shanks were fitted and not brazed and are usually loose. Two part button, hat or sleeve size, 14mm to 16mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText315-v1 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText315-v2 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-zblankNoText315 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: blank back (no text), with two depressed rings, maker not known, ca 1860's. Note, manufacturing was very poor quality, die stampings are often weak, many backs are loose, shanks were fitted and not brazed and are usually loose. Two part button, hat or sleeve size, 14mm to 16mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText315-v2 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText315-v3 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-zblankNoText315 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: blank back (no text), with two depressed rings, maker not known, ca 1860's. Note, manufacturing was very poor quality, die stampings are often weak, many backs are loose, shanks were fitted and not brazed and are usually loose. Two part button, hat or sleeve size, 14mm to 16mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText315-v3 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText315-v4 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-zblankNoText315 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: blank back (no text), with two depressed rings, maker not known, ca 1860's. Note, manufacturing was very poor quality, die stampings are often weak, many backs are loose, shanks were fitted and not brazed and are usually loose. Two part button, hat or sleeve size, 14mm to 16mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText315-v4 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText315-v5 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-zblankNoText315 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: blank back (no text), with two depressed rings, maker not known, ca 1860's. Note, manufacturing was very poor quality, die stampings are often weak, many backs are loose, shanks were fitted and not brazed and are usually loose. Two part button, hat or sleeve size, 14mm to 16mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText315-v5 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText320 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-zblankNoText320 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: blank back (no text), with a two depressed rings, maker not known, ca 1860's. Note, manufacturing was very poor quality, die stampings are often weak, many backs are loose, shanks were fitted and not brazed and are usually loose. Two part button, coat size, 19mm to 21mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText320 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText325 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-zblankNoText325 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: blank back (no text), with a deep well around the shank, maker not known, ca 1860's, and could be transitional. Two part button, hat or sleeve size, 16mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText325 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText355 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-zblankNoText355 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: blank back (no text), single ring of dots, deep well around shank, maker unknown, ca. 1850's or 1860's. Two part button, hat or sleeve size, 14mm to 16mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText355 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText365 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-zblankNoText365 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: blank back (no text), single raised ring, maker unknown, ca. 1850's or 1860's. Two part button, hat or sleeve size, 14mm to 16mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText365 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237.   |
| Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText820 Federal infantry button, eagle with I. Backmark-zblankNoText820 Button was intended for infantry and depicts eagle with I in the shield, generally for officers. Backmark: ring of stars, rmdc manufacture 1850's or 1860's. Two part button, coat size, 20mm to 21mm. Research Center: Button1381-Federal-Infantry-zblankNoText820 . Reference: Albert GI82 to GI91. Reference: Tice GI206 to GI237.   |
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