Fakes, reproductions, replicas,
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Fakes, reproductions,
replicas,
Confederate Infantry
cast block I Buttons, Albert CS184
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Original is cast, and is the dominant Confederate button found in the north Georgia campaign.
F1054
Cast I buttons
manufactured by Hanover Brass
"This reproduction CSA Virginia style plate was cast from an original. This
was a popular type used during the Civil War. This auction includes 7 Cast I
(Infantry) uniform coat buttons also reproduction and sand cast in red brass and
hand finished by Hanover Bras Foundry. Buckle also cast in red brass for a
matched set. Wearable or wonderful Collection Display."
Source: ebay auction by jaglady00 4/21/06 "1861-1865 Virginia CSA Belt Buckle Plate includes 7 Cast Infantry buttons Item number: 6622556752"
Editor note: "jaglady00" is Hanover Brass, items sold as reproductions.
F1461
Confederate cast I button, manufactured by
Historical Reproductions
Button measures 22.5mm
Editor note: Plate was obtained directly from Historical Reproductions, Jeff Posey, as a sample of his production to be used in this presentation. Maker marks are present but they are weak.
F1232
Confederate Infantry cast Block "I" button, manufactured by Tim
Parsley
Button measures 22mm
Editor note: Button was obtained directly from Tim Parsley.
F1117
Confederate Infantry cast Block "I" button
"WOW......................... TAKE A LOOK HERE, WHAT WE HAVE HERE FOR AUCTION
IS A SUPERB EXCAVATED EXAMPLE OF A AUTHENTIC CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE CAST I
INFANTRY BUTTON. THIS IS PART OF A DUG COLLECTION FROM SOUTH CAROLINA AND
NORTHERN VIRGINIA THAT I WILL BE SELLING OFF IN THE MONTHS TO COME. THIS IS A
NICE PIECE HERE AND IT IS PRICED TO MOVE, SATISFACTION GUARANTEED, 3 DAY
INSPECTION PERIOD ,M US SHIPPING WILL BE $3.00
source ebay auction July 06 by vintage_comics_and_collectibles: AUTHENTIC CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE CAST I INFANTRY BUTTON Item number: 250004199449
Editor note: This seller sells on ebay auction under "Private Auction". It is highly doubtful this piece can be shown to be authentic.
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