Ridgeway Reference Library, Civil War plates and buckles

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

Button6313-SouthCarolina-000
South Carolina button, state general use.
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Two part convex button.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-000 . Reference: Reference: Albert SC4B, SC5, Tice SC226.
Reference: Albert SC4, Tice SC228.
Reference: Albert SC6, Tice SC230.
Reference: Albert not listed, Tice SC232.
Reference: Albert not listed, Tice SC234.
Reference: Albert SC7, Tice SC236.
Reference: Albert SC8, Tice SC238.
Reference: Albert not listed, Tice SC240.
Reference: Albert SC10, Tice SC242.
Reference: Albert SC11, Tice SC244.
Reference: Albert SC12, Tice SC246.
Reference: Albert SC13, Tice SC248.
Reference: Albert not listed, Tice SC250..
Reference: Albert not listed, Tice SC252.
Reference: Albert not listed, Tice SC254.
Reference: Albert not listed, Tice SC256.
Reference: Albert SC14, Tice SC258.
Reference: Albert SC15B, Tice SC262.
Reference: Albert not listed, Tice SC266.
Reference: Albert not listed, Tice SC268.

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Button6313-SouthCarolina-Canfield150
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Canfield150
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "CANFIELD BRO & CO. (dot) BALTIMOR (sic) (dot)" dm between outer solid ring, inner ring of large dots, letters are not well formed, likely Steele & Johnson manufacture ca 1850's. Two part button, large coat size, 22mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Canfield150 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 189, item 07. Plate C-4, 04.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-ExtraQuality-WaterburyButton400
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-ExtraQuality-WaterburyButton400
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. South Carolina buttons, 18mm, were generally intended for Citadel Cadets. Backmark: "EXTRA / (star) (flower) (star) QUALITY (star) (flower) (star)" dm, single inner solid ring, depressed shank well with inner solid ring which may be obscured or partial, manufacture Waterbury Button Co (tentative), ca 1860's, may have transitional use, most manufacturing is after the Civil War. Two part convex button, small coat or vest size, 17mm to 19mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-ExtraQuality-WaterburyButton400 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 82, item not listed.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-ExtraRich-Scovill100
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-ExtraRich-Scovill100
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark:" EXTRA / (star) (star) (star) RICH (star) (star) (star)" dm between two rings of dots, Scovill manufactured ca 1860. Two part button, large coat, 22mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-ExtraRich-Scovill100 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 71, (Scovill Manufacturing), item 60. Plate B-7, 12.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-ExtraRich-SteeleJohnson120
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-ExtraRich-SteeleJohnson120
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. South Carolina buttons, 18mm, were generally intended for Citadel Cadets. Backmark: "EXTRA / (dot) (star) (dot) RICH (dot) (star) (dot)" rmdc, ca 1840s, manufacture not determined, Steele & Johnson is tentative but not definite. Two part convex button, small coat size, 17mm to 19mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-ExtraRich-SteeleJohnson120 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-EylandHayden110
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-EylandHayden110
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "EYLAND &HAYDEN / (dot) CHARLESTON (dot)" dm flat back, no rings, high convex, jeweler quality, ca 1830's 1840's. Two part convex button, large coat size, 21mm to 23mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-EylandHayden110 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 190.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-FineQuality105
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-FineQuality105
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "FINE / (star) (star) QUALITY (star) (star)" dm, no rings, manufactured by D Evans, ca 1860. Two part convex button, hat or sleeve size, 14mm to 16mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-FineQuality105 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 56, (D Evans), item 35. Plate B-3, 13.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-FineQuality110
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-FineQuality110
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "FINE / (dot) QUALITY (dot) " dm inner ring, manufactured by D Evans, ca 1860. Two part convex button, hat or sleeve size, 14mm to 16mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-FineQuality110 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 56, (D Evans), not listed.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-FloydGeorge100
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-FloydGeorge100
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "G. FLOYD & CO / (dot) (graphic) (dot) SUPERFINE (dot) (graphic) (dot)" dm outer and three inner solid rings, ca 1840's. Two part button, large coat size, 22mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-FloydGeorge100 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page ?. Plate B-12, 17.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Gregg110
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Gregg100
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "W. GREGG / (dot) (star) (dot) SUPERFINE (dot) (star) (dot)" dm single inner solid rings, flat back, William Gregg, ca 1830's. Two part convex button, large coat size, 21mm to 23mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Gregg110 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page125, item 01.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Horstmann212
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Horstmann212
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "W. H. HORSTMANN & SONS / (dot) PHI (dot)" rmdc on a stippled channel, ca. 1850's. Two part convex button, coat size, 19mm to 21mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Horstmann212 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 130, item 06.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Horstmann241
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Horstmann241
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "HORSTMANN SONS & DRUCKER / (dot) NY (dot)" rmdc, ca. 1840's to 1850's. Two part convex button, large coat size, 21mm to 23mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Horstmann241 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 131.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Horstmann330
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Horstmann330
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "HORSTMANN & ALLIEN / (dot) NY (dot)" dm between two solid rings, inner ring of rays, ca. 1860. Note that the length of the inner rays may appear to vary, this may be a variation of the shank well and not die design. Two part convex button, large coat size, 21mm to 23mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Horstmann330 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 131, item 10. Plate B-17, 07.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Horstmann340
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Horstmann340
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "HORSTMANN & ALLIEN / (dot) N (dot) Y (dot)" dm between single outer ring and two inner solid rings, ca. 1860's. Two part convex button, coat size, 19mm to 21mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Horstmann340 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 131.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Horstmann412
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Horstmann412
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "HORSTMANN BRO. & ALLIEN / N. Y" rmdc, additional channel inside the mark, ca. 1850's. Two part convex button, large coat size, 21mm to 23mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Horstmann412 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 131.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Horstmann651
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Horstmann651
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "HORSTMANN BROS & CO / (dot) PHILA two (dot)s under A (dot)" dm inner ring of dots, manufactured after the Civil War. Three part officer button, small coat size, 19mm to 20mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Horstmann651 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 131.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Horstmann931
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Horstmann931
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "HORSTMANN PHILADA / (star)" dm no rings, recessed well around shank, manufacture late 19th century or later. Two part convex button, coat size, 19mm to 21mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Horstmann931 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 130.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Lane100
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Lane100
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: LANE MFG / (dot) (star) (dot)WATERBURY (dot) (star) (dot)" dm inner solid ring, Lane Manufacturing Company, ca 1850's. Two part button, coat size, 22mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Lane100 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 74.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-MintzerWG160
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-MintzerWG160
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "W. G. MINTZER. / PHILD (two periods under D)" dm, inner ring of dots, outer solid ring, Steele & Johnson ca 1860. Two part button, large coat size, 23mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-MintzerWG160 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 136.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Roche100
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Roche100
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: E. L. ROCHE / (star) SUPERFINE (star)" dm between two solid rings, flat back, likely a Charleston jeweler, ca 1830's. Two part button, coat size, 22mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Roche100 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 138.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Schuckmann100
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Schuckmann100
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. South Carolina buttons, 18mm, were generally intended for Citadel Cadets. Backmark: "PH SCHUCKMANN / (dot) CHARLESTON S. C. (dot)" dm inner ring, manufactured ca 1860's for cadets. Two part convex button, small coat or vest size, 17mm to 19mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Schuckmann100 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 139.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Schuyler130
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Schuyler130
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "SCHUYLER H. &. G / N. YORK." rmdc, ca 1850s. Two part convex button, large coat size, 21mm to 23mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Schuyler130 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 139, item 02. Plate B-15, 6.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Schuyler140
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Schuyler140
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "SCHUYLER. H & G. / NEW - YORK." rmdc, Scovill manufacture 1850's. Two part convex button, large coat size, 21mm to 23mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Schuyler140 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 139, item 03. Plate B-15, 7.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Schuyler150
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Schuyler150
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "SCHUYLER. H & G. / (dot) NEW -YORK. (dot)" rmdc , Scovill produced ca 1850s. Two part convex button, large coat size, 21mm to 23mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Schuyler150 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 139, item 04 similar.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Schuyler240
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Schuyler240
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. South Carolina buttons, 18mm, were generally intended for Citadel Cadets. Backmark: "SCHUYLER H. & G. N. Y." dm no rings, depressed shank well, ca 1850s or 1860s. Two part convex button, small coat or vest size, 17mm to 19mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Schuyler240 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 139, item 06 similar.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Schuyler242
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Schuyler242
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "SCHUYLER. H & G. / N. Y." dm inner ring may be obscured by depressed shank well, ca 1850's or 1860's. Two part convex button, hat or sleeve size, 14mm to 16mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Schuyler242 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 139, item 07 similar.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill250
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Scovill250
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "SCOVILLS / (dot) WATERBURY (dot)" dm, between solid rings, outer ring of rays, flat back, ca 1830s. Two part convex button, large coat size, 21mm to 23mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill250 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 65, item 22. Plate B-4, 17.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill252
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Scovill252
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "SCOVILLS / (dot) WATERBURY (dot)" dm, between solid rings, outer ring of short rays (may be faint), flat back, ca 1830s, this is 15mm size, the rays from the 19mm size were shortened and may be faint on some examples, backmark is otherwise similar. Two part convex button, hat or sleeve size, 14mm to 16mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill252 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 65.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill253
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Scovill253
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. South Carolina buttons, 18mm, were generally intended for Citadel Cadets. 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 convex button, small coat or cadet size, 17mm to 19mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill253 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 65, item 22. Plate B-4, 17.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill285
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Scovill285
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "SCOVILLS / (star) WATERBURY (star)" rmdc, ca 1830's to 1840's. Two part convex button, large coat size, 21mm to 23mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill285 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 65, item 13. Plate B-4, 11.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill315
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Scovill315
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "SCOVILLS / (dot) EXTRA SUPERFINE (dot)" rmdc, depressed ring around the channel gives the impression of additional rings, manufacture 1840's. Two part convex button, large coat size, 21mm to 23mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill315 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 65, item 31.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill410
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Scovill410
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "SCOVILLS & CO / (two dots) WATERBURY (two dots)" rmdc, ca 1840s to 1850s. Two part convex button, large coat size, 21mm to 23mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill410 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 69, item 08. Plate B-5, 05.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill415-SC13
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Scovill415
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "SCOVILLS & CO / (two horizontal dots) WATERBURY (two horizontal dots)" rmdc, ca 1840s to 1850s. Two part convex button, large coat size, 21mm to 23mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill415-SC13 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 69.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill415-SC15
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Scovill415
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "SCOVILLS & CO / (two horizontal dots) WATERBURY (two horizontal dots)" rmdc, ca 1840s to 1850s. Two part convex button, large coat size, 21mm to 23mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill415-SC15 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 69.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill430
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Scovill430
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "SCOVILLS & CO / (graphic) WATERBURY (graphic)" rmdc, on a stippled background, ca 1840s & 1850s. Two part convex button, large coat size, 21mm to 23mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill430 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 69, item 10. Plate B-5, 07.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill480
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Scovill480
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "SCOVILLS & CO / (graphic) EXTRA (graphic)" dm, between two inner rings, ca 1840s. Two part convex button, hat or sleeve size, 14mm to 16mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill480 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 69, item 16.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill510
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Scovill510
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "SCOVILL. MG. CO / (two dots) WATERBURY (two dots)" rmdc, ca1850s. Two part convex button, large coat size, 21mm to 23mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill510 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 71, item 04. Plate B-5, 16.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill520
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Scovill520
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "SCOVILL. MG. CO. / (dot) SUPERFINE (dot)" rmdc., ca 1850s, small variations of dots and punctuation may be found. Two part convex button, coat size, 19mm to 21mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill520 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 71, item 03. Plate B-5, 15.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill540
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Scovill540
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "SCOVILL MG. CO / ( 3 dots) ( 3 dots) ( 3 dots)" rmdc, ca 1850's. Two part convex button, coat size, 19mm to 21mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill540 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 71.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill640
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Scovill640
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "SCOVILL MF'G CO. / WATERBURY CT.." rmdc, ca 1850s. Two part convex button, large coat size, 21mm to 23mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill640 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 71, item 16. Plate B-6, 02.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill700
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Scovill700
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "SCOVILL. / MFG. CO. dm", no rings, ca 1850s to 1860's, rings or other details used on the large size buttons were omitted as an abbreviation to fit the space. Transitional use, some may have been manufactuered after the Civil War. Two part convex button, hat or sleeve size, 14mm to 16mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill700 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 71, item 52. Plate B-7, 08.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill722
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Scovill722
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "SCOVILL MF'G CO. / (cross)" dm, no rings, ca 1860's, transitional backmark, manufacturing continued after the Civil War. Two part convex button, hat or sleeve size, 14mm to 16mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill722 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 71.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill751
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Scovill751
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. South Carolina buttons, 18mm, were generally intended for Citadel Cadets. Backmark: "SCOVILL. MFG. CO. / (star) Waterbury. (star)" dm, no rings, transitional backmark, ca 1860's and later. Two part convex button, small coat or cadet size, 17mm to 19mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill751 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 71.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill755
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Scovill755
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "SCOVILL. MFG. CO. / (star) Waterbury. (star)" dm, no rings, ca 1860's, transitional backmark, manufacturing continued after the Civil War. Two part convex button, hat or sleeve size, 14mm to 16mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill755 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 71.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill760
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Scovill760
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. South Carolina buttons, 18mm, were generally intended for Citadel Cadets. Backmark: "SCOVILL. MFG. CO. / WATBRY." dm, with no rings, well around the shank, ca 1860. Two part convex button, small coat or vest size, 17mm to 19mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill760 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 71, item 48. Plate B-6, 12.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill850
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Scovill850
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "SCOVILL MF'G CO. / (star) WATERBURY. (star)" dm, between two solid rings, ca 1860. Two part convex button, large coat size, 21mm to 23mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill850 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 71, item 25. Plate B-6, 20.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill900
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Scovill900
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "SCOVILL MF'G CO. / (star) WATERBURY. (star)" dm, small letters inner ring of dots ca 1860s and may be transitional. Two part convex button, large coat size, 21mm to 23mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill900 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 71, item 22. Plate B-6, 05.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill-TBD
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-Scovill-TBD:
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-Scovill-TBD . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268.

Do not publish. .

Button6313-SouthCarolina-SmithWH110
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-SmithWH110
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "WM. H. SMITH & CO / (dot) NEW - YORK (dot)" rmdc, ca. 1840's to 1850's. Two part convex button, large coat size, 21mm to 23mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-SmithWH110 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 141.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-SmithWH111
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-SmithWH111
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "WM. H. SMITH & CO / (dot) NEW - YORK (dot)" rmdc, ca. 1840's to 1850's. Two part convex button, coat size, 19mm to 21mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-SmithWH111 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 141.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-SmithWH245
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-SmithWH245
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "W. H. SMITH & CO / NEW. YORK." dm inner ring of dots, ca. 1850's. Two part convex button, hat or sleeve size, 14mm to 16mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-SmithWH245 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 141.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-SmithYoung410
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-SmithYoung410
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "SMITH YOUNG &. CO. / N -YORK" rmdc, Scovill produced ca 1840's or 1850's. Two part button, large coat size, 22mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-SmithYoung410 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 143, item 02. Plate B-15, 17.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-SuperiorQuality810
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-SuperiorQuality810
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "SUPERIOR / (two graphics) QUALITY (two graphics)" dm between two solid rings, maker not determined ca 1840's. Two part convex button, hat or sleeve size, 14mm to 16mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-SuperiorQuality810 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-WarrantedBestQuality300
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-WarrantedBestQuality300
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "SMITH YOUNG &. CO. / N -YORK" rmdc, Scovill produced ca 1840's or 1850's. Two part button, large coat size, 22mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-WarrantedBestQuality300 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-YoungSmith320
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-YoungSmith320
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "YOUNG. SMITH & CO / (star) (star) (star) NEW. YORK (star) (star) (star)" dm twoinner solid rings, third inner ring is set of triangles resembling a gear, Scovill produced ca 1830's or 1840's. Two part convex button, large coat size, 22mm to 23mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-YoungSmith320 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 143.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-YoungSmith345
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-YoungSmith345
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: "YOUNG. SMITH & CO / (dot) New York (dot)" dm two inner rings of dots, Scovill made 1830's or 1840's. Two part convex button, small coat or vest size, 17mm to 19mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-YoungSmith345 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268. Reference: Tice, Dating Buttons, page 143.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-YoungSmith-TBD
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-YoungSmith-TBD
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-YoungSmith-TBD . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268.

Do not publish. .

Button6313-SouthCarolina-zblankNoText200
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-zblankNoText200
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: blank back (no text), with a channel, rmdc, Scovill generic stock button ca 1850's. Two part convex button, large coat size, 21mm to 23mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-zblankNoText200 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-zblankNoText280-SC13
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-zblankNoText280
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. South Carolina buttons, 18mm, were generally intended for Citadel Cadets. Backmark: blank back (no text), no rings, depressed area around shank, maker not identified. Two part convex button, small coat or vest size, 17mm to 19mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-zblankNoText280-SC13 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-zblankNoText280-SC15
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-zblankNoText280
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. South Carolina buttons, 18mm, were generally intended for Citadel Cadets. Backmark: blank back (no text), no rings, depressed area around shank, maker not identified. Two part convex button, small coat or vest size, 17mm to 19mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-zblankNoText280-SC15 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-zblankNoText285
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-zblankNoText285
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: blank back (no text), no rings, depressed area around shank, maker not identified. Two part convex button, hat or sleeve size, 14mm to 16mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-zblankNoText285 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268.

Button6313-SouthCarolina-zblankNoText335
South Carolina button, state general use. Backmark-zblankNoText335
South Carolina button, state general use. South Carolina symbolism, palmetto tree. Backmark: blank back (no text), slightly depressed channel is stippled. Two part convex button, hat or sleeve size, 14mm to 16mm.
Research Center: Button6313-SouthCarolina-zblankNoText335 . Reference: Albert SC4 to SC14, SC15B. Reference: Tice SC226 to SC258, SC262, SC266, SC268.

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.
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