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 |
| Button3000-000 The states, (34 states at start of war, West Virginia was 35th state). The states, (34 states at start of war, West Virginia was 35th state): Southern states, by secession, (11). Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Louisiana North Carolina South Carolina Mississippi Tennessee Texas Virginia. Northern loyal states, (21). California Connecticut Delaware Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Maine Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota New Hampshire Missouri New Jersey New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Vermont Wisconsin Northern states, by secession from southern states, (1). West Virginia. Southern states that did not secede, (2) Kentucky Maryland. Research Center: Button3000-000 . Reference Albert GI54 to GI68.   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button3000-000.html |
| Button3100-Militia-000 Militia button, general service. Militia, general service button, not designated for a specific state or unit. Button bears patriotic symbolism, eagle, stars, etc, and was stock item supplied to state militias. Research Center: Button3100-Militia-000 . Reference Albert GI54 to GI68.   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button3100-Militia-000.html |
| Button3200-Alabama-000 Alabama buttons, state use. Alabama buttons, state use. Alabama symbolism, map of Alabama nailed to a tree. Research Center: Button3200-Alabama-000 . Reference: Albert AB..., Tice AB…     Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button3200-Alabama-000.html |
| Button3400-Arkansas-000 Arkansas buttons, state use. Arkansas buttons, state use. Arkansas symbolism, Goddess of Liberty over a shield with two eagles surrounding. Research Center: Button3400-Arkansas-000 . Reference: Albert AK..., Tice AK...   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button3400-Arkansas-000.html |
| Button3500-California-000 California buttons, state use. California buttons, state use. California symbolism, Minerva with Eureka. Research Center: Button3500-California-000 . Reference: Albert CF..., Tice CF...   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button3500-California-000.html |
| Button3600-Connecticut-000 Connecticut buttons. Connecticut symbolism, grape vines transplanted. Research Center: Button3600-Connecticut-000 . Reference: Albert CT…, Tice CT…...   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button3600-Connecticut-000.html |
| Button3700-Delaware-000 Delaware button. Delaware button. Delaware symbolism, farmer, rifleman, sailing ship, sheaf of wheat, ear of corn. Research Center: Button3700-Delaware-000 . Reference: Albert DL..., Tice DL...   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button3700-Delaware-000.html |
| Button3750-Dakota-000 Dakota Territory, North Dakota and South Dakota Dakota was organized as a Territory in 1861, South Dakota was admitted in 1889, the 40th state, North Dakota was admitted in 1889, the 42nd state. Research Center: Button3750-Dakota-000 .   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button3750-Dakota-000.html |
| Button3800-Florida-000 Florida buttons, state use Florida buttons, state use. Florida symbolism, territorial seal, eagle over cactus, and Cherokee rose. Research Center: Button3800-Florida-000 . Reference: Albert FL.., Tice FL...   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button3800-Florida-000.html |
| Button3900-Georgia-000 Georgia, state use buttons. Georgia, state use buttons. Georgia symbolism, colonial period, snake, Don't Tread on Me. Georgia symbolism, state seal, dome bearing Constitution supported by three pillars, Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation. Research Center: Button3900-Georgia-000 . Reference: Albert GA…, Tice GA…   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button3900-Georgia-000.html |
| Button4000-Hawaii-000 Hawaii button Hawaii button. Hawaii was discovered by Captain Cook in 1778, a Monarchy was formed in 1791, a Republic was formed in 1894, it was annexed by the US in 1898, organized as a Territory in 1900, and became a state in 1959. Any buttons issued near the American Civil War would be attributed to the period it operated as an independent Monarch or Republic. Research Center: Button4000-Hawaii-000 . Reference: Albert HI....   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button4000-Hawaii-000.html |
| Button4100-Illinois-000 Illinois button. Illinois button.Illinois was admitted to the Union, 1818. Illinois state symbolism, eagle with streamer, bearing State Sovereighty, National Unity. Most Illinois buttons date to the Indian War period, following the Civil War. Research Center: Button4100-Illinois-000 . Reference: Albert IL..., Tice IL…   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button4100-Illinois-000.html |
| Button4200-Iowa-000 Iowa button Iowa button. Iowa was admitted as a state in 1846. Iowa territorial symbolism, eagle holding arrow in beak, with bow in one talon. Iowa state symbolism, American flag with a soldier in front, shock of wheat, river boat, and log cabin in the background. Most Iowa buttons date to the Indian War period, following the Civil War. Research Center: Button4200-Iowa-000 . Reference: Albert IA...   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button4200-Iowa-000.html |
| Button4300-Kentucky-000 Kentucky buttons, state use. Kentucky buttons, state use. Kentucky symbolism, two Kentucky gentlemen shaking hands. Research Center: Button4300-Kentucky-000 . Reference: Albert KY.... Tice KY...   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button4300-Kentucky-000.html |
| Button4400-Louisiana-000 Louisiana buttons, state use. Louisiana buttons, state use. Louisiana symbolism, Pelican feeding her young. Research Center: Button4400-Louisiana-000 . Reference: Albert LA..., Tice LA....   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button4400-Louisiana-000.html |
| Button4500-Maine-000 Maine buttons, state use. Maine early symbolism, north star. Maine later symbolsm, north star, northern pine, husbandman, and plow. Research Center: Button4500-Maine-000 . Reference: Albert ME..., Tice ME….   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button4500-Maine-000.html |
| Button4600-Maryland-000 Maryland buttons, state use. Maryland buttons, state use Maryland symbolism, eagle over a shield with a farmer and fisherman. Research Center: Button4600-Maryland-000 . Albert MD..., Tice MD….   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button4600-Maryland-000.html |
| Button4700-Massachusetts-000 Massachusetts buttons, state use Massachusetts buttons, state use. Massachusetts early symbolism, native American. Massachusetts later symbolism, arm with sword. Research Center: Button4700-Massachusetts-000 . Reference: Albert MS…., Tice MS…   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button4700-Massachusetts-000.html |
| Button4900-Michigan-000 Michigan button, state use. Michigan button, state use Michigan symbolism, elk and moose. Research Center: Button4900-Michigan-000 . Albert MG..., Tice MG….   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button4900-Michigan-000.html |
| Button5000-Minnesota-000 Minnesota buttons, state use. Minnesota buttons, state use. Minnesota symbolism, eagle around shield with plowman and native American. Research Center: Button5000-Minnesota-000 . Reference: Albert MN..., Tice MN...   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button5000-Minnesota-000.html |
| Button5100-Mississippi-000 Mississippi buttons, state use. Mississippi buttons, state use. Mississippi symbolism, star. Research Center: Button5100-Mississippi-000 . Reference: Albert MP..., Tice MP....   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button5100-Mississippi-000.html |
| Button5200-Missouri-000 Missouri button, state use Missouri button, state use. Missouri symbolism, bears around a shield. Research Center: Button5200-Missouri-000 . Reference: Albert MO..., Tice MO...   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button5200-Missouri-000.html |
| Button5350-Nevada-000 Nevada button, state use. Nevada button, state use. Nevada symbolsim, agriculture and mining, with mountains and rising sun. All manufactured after the American Civil War. Research Center: Button5350-Nevada-000 . Reference: Albert NV…   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button5350-Nevada-000.html |
| Button5400-NewHampshire-000 New Hampshire buttons, state general use. New Hampshire svmbolism, sailing ship, Raleigh, being built for the Continental Navy. Research Center: Button5400-NewHampshire-000 . Reference: Albert NH..., Tice NH….   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button5400-NewHampshire-000.html |
| Button5500-NewJersey-000 New Jersey buttons, state use. New Jersey buttons, state useNew Jersey symbolism, ladies Liberty and Ceres. Research Center: Button5500-NewJersey-000 . Reference: Albert NJ..., Tice NJ…   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button5500-NewJersey-000.html |
| Button5600-NewYork-000 New York buttons. New York symbolism, eagle with shield, and Excelsior, general use for New York. Research Center: Button5600-NewYork-000 . Reference: Albert NY.., Tice NY…  Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button5600-NewYork-000.html |
| Button5800-NorthCarolina-000 North Carolina button, state use. North Carolina button, state use. North Carolina symbolism, Ladies, Plenty and Liberty, and sun burst with NC. Research Center: Button5800-NorthCarolina-000 . Reference: Albert NC…, TiceNC…     Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button5800-NorthCarolina-000.html |
| Button5900-Ohio-000 Ohio button, state use. Ohio button, state use. Ohio symbolism, sunrise over the new state, with river commerce. Research Center: Button5900-Ohio-000 . Reference: Albert OH..., Tice OH...   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button5900-Ohio-000.html |
| Button6100-Pennsylvania-000 Pennsylvania buttons, state use. Pennsylvania symbolism, horses with agriculture and commerce. Research Center: Button6100-Pennsylvania-000 . Reference: Albert PA..., Tice PA....   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button6100-Pennsylvania-000.html |
| Button6200-RhodeIsland-000 Rhode Island buttons, state use. Rhode Island symbolism, fouled anchor and Hope. Research Center: Button6200-RhodeIsland-000 . Albert RI..., Tice RI.....   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button6200-RhodeIsland-000.html |
| Button6300-SouthCarolina-000 South Carolina button, state use. South Carolina button, state use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree over an oak log. Research Center: Button6300-SouthCarolina-000 . Reference: Albert SC..., Tice SC…   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button6300-SouthCarolina-000.html |
| Button6400-Tennessee-000 Tennessee button, state use. Tennessee button, state use. Tennessee symbolism, agriculture and commerce. Research Center: Button6400-Tennessee-000 . Reference: Albert TN..., Tice TN...   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button6400-Tennessee-000.html |
| Button6500-TexasRepublic-000 Republic of Texas buttons. Republic of Texas was an independent republic, 1836 to 1845. Research Center: Button6500-TexasRepublic-000 . Reference: Albert TX1 to TX16. Reference: Tice TX200 to TX226.   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button6500-TexasRepublic-000.html |
| Button6600-Texas-000 Texas buttons, state use. Texas buttons, state use. Texas symbolism, lone star. Research Center: Button6600-Texas-000 . Reference: Albert TX…, Tice TX….     Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button6600-Texas-000.html |
| Button6700-Vermont-000 Vermont buttons, state use. Vermont symbolism, stag head with pine tree, mountains, and agriculture. Research Center: Button6700-Vermont-000 . Albert VT..., Tice VT…   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button6700-Vermont-000.html |
| Button6800-Virginia-000 Virginia state buttons. Virginia symbolism, Virtus slaying the tyrant. Research Center: Button6800-Virginia-000 . Reference: Albert VA01... Tice VA…  Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button6800-Virginia-000.html |
| Button7000-WestVirginia-000 West Virginia button, state use. West Virginia button. West Virginia separated from Virginia in 1863, and was admitted to the Union as 35th state, the last by the end of the Civil War. West Virginia symbolism, farmer and miner standing beside a rock. Research Center: Button7000-WestVirginia-000 . Reference: Albert WV...   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button7000-WestVirginia-000.html |
| Button7100-Wisconsin-000 Wisconsin button, state use. Wisconsin button, state use. Wisconsin symbolism, badger with sailor and yoeman. Research Center: Button7100-Wisconsin-000 . Reference: Albert WC..., Tice WC...   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button7100-Wisconsin-000.html |
| Button7800-DistrictColumbia-000 District of Columbia button. District of Columbia button. Research Center: Button7800-DistrictColumbia-000 . Reference: Albert DC..., Tice DC...   Details click: http://relicman.com/buttons/Button7800-DistrictColumbia-000.html |
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