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Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part, ALL patterns, pg2, Tice patterns GS218 to GS226
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part
Tice-GS218 to GS226

Details click: http://relicman.com/Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part-ALL-patterns-pg2.html

B8822-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS218

Backmark-Horstmann-Brothers-012
"HORSTMANN BRO & CO / (dot) PHIA (dot)", dm, single inner ring, no outer ring, letters poorly formed, used on 3part small buttons, 1850s 1860s.

Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
General Staff, Officer; four arrows in right talon, 21 stars; staff.
Federal Army Officer button, 3-part.
Symbolism, eagle with shield.

Tice-GS218-00
Albert-GS010-00

No pic backmark
Pattern group as described by Albert,

Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
{GS-4R21S-3P or Albert's GS 10} General Staff; high convex, about 1850s-1860s.
Federal Army Officer button, 3-part.
Symbolism, eagle with shield.

Tice-GS218-00
Albert-GS010-00

No pic backmark
Tice description of pattern group.

Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
The Union shield has no stars.
Federal Army Officer button, 3-part.
Symbolism, eagle with shield.

Tice-GS218-A00

No pic backmark
Tice description of pattern group.

B3494-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS218-A02
Albert-GS010-A01
Backmark-Horstmann-Brothers-011
"HORSTMANN BRO & CO / (star) PHILA (letter A is small) (star)", rmdc, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1850s.

B4099-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS218-A02
Albert-GS010-A01
Backmark-Horstmann-Brothers-011
"HORSTMANN BRO & CO / (star) PHILA (letter A is small) (star)", rmdc, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1850s.

BB0523-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS218-A02-silver
Albert-GS010-A01
Backmark-Horstmann-Brothers-011
"HORSTMANN BRO & CO / (star) PHILA (letter A is small) (star)", rmdc, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1850s.

B8820-01-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS218-A02-silver
Albert-GS010-A01
Backmark-Horstmann-Brothers-011
"HORSTMANN BRO & CO / (star) PHILA (letter A is small) (star)", rmdc, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1850s.

B7853-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS218-A02-silver
Albert-GS010-A01
Backmark-Horstmann-Brothers-011
"HORSTMANN BRO & CO / (star) PHILA (letter A is small) (star)", rmdc, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1850s.

BB2363-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS220

Backmark-Horstmann-WH-171
"W. H. HORSTMANN / (dot) PHI (dot)", rmdc, used on 3part small buttons, manufactured for Horstmann ca 1850s.

Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
General Staff, Officer; four arrows in right talon, 22 stars; staff.
Federal Army Officer button, 3-part.
Symbolism, eagle with shield.

Tice-GS220-00
Albert-GS011-00

No pic backmark
Pattern group as described by Albert,

Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
{GS-4R22S-3P or Albert's GS 11} General Staff; high convex, about l 850s-1860s. The eagle holds four arrows with right talons:
Federal Army Officer button, 3-part.
Symbolism, eagle with shield.

Tice-GS220-00
Albert-GS011-00

No pic backmark
Tice description of pattern group.

Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
The lined shield is wide with straight sides, 22 mm. The button was made by Scovill about I 850-1855.
Federal Army Officer button, 3-part.
Symbolism, eagle with shield.

Tice-GS220-A00

No pic backmark
Tice description of pattern group.

BB0532-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS220-A01
Albert-GS011-A00
Backmark-Horstmann-Allien-021
"HORSTMANN. BRO &. ALLIEN / (dot) N. Y (dot)" rmdc, additional ring around the shank, 3part button, manufactured ca 1850s.

B8819-01-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS220-A01
Albert-GS011-A00
Backmark-Horstmann-Allien-021
"HORSTMANN. BRO &. ALLIEN / (dot) N. Y (dot)" rmdc, additional ring around the shank, 3part button, manufactured ca 1850s.

B4725-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS220-A01
Albert-GS011-A00
Backmark-Horstmann-Allien-021
"HORSTMANN. BRO &. ALLIEN / (dot) N. Y (dot)" rmdc, additional ring around the shank, 3part button, manufactured ca 1850s.

B6014-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS220-A01
Albert-GS011-A00
Backmark-Horstmann-Allien-021
"HORSTMANN. BRO &. ALLIEN / (dot) N. Y (dot)" rmdc, additional ring around the shank, 3part button, manufactured ca 1850s.

B8815-01-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS220-A03

Backmark-Horstmann-Sons-071
"W. H. HORSTMANN & SONS / (dot) PHI (dot)", rmdc, used on 3 part coat buttons, 1840s 1850s.

B8815-02-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS220-A03

Backmark-Horstmann-Sons-071
"W. H. HORSTMANN & SONS / (dot) PHI (dot)", rmdc, used on 3 part coat buttons, 1840s 1850s.

BB2186-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS220-A03

Backmark-Horstmann-Sons-071
"W. H. HORSTMANN & SONS / (dot) PHI (dot)", rmdc, used on 3 part coat buttons, 1840s 1850s.

B7774-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS220-A03-silver

Backmark-Horstmann-Sons-071
"W. H. HORSTMANN & SONS / (dot) PHI (dot)", rmdc, used on 3 part coat buttons, 1840s 1850s.

Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
This is a Waterbury Button Co. variant.
Federal Army Officer button, 3-part.
Symbolism, eagle with shield.

Tice-GS220-B00

No pic backmark
Tice description of pattern group.

BB1236-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS220-B01

Backmark-Waterbury-Button-Co-173
"WATERBURY BUTTON CO. / (star) EXTRA (star)", dm, inner rings of dots, no outer ring, used on 3part buttons, ca 1860s

BB2189-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS220-B01

Backmark-Waterbury-Button-Co-173
WATERBURY BUTTON CO.* / EXTRA*

B4092-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS220-small

Backmark-z1-Superior-Quality-141
"SUPERIOR" / (star) "QUALITY" (star)", dm, inner ring of dots, no outer ring, used on 3part small buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s, 1860s.

B8844-01-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS224

Backmark-z1-Superior-Quality-141
"SUPERIOR" / (star) "QUALITY" (star)", dm, inner ring of dots, no outer ring, used on 3part small buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s, 1860s.

BB2370-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS224

Backmark-z1-Superior-Quality-141
"SUPERIOR" / (star) "QUALITY" (star)", dm, inner ring of dots, no outer ring, used on 3part small buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s, 1860s.

Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
{GS-4R23S-3P or Albert's GS 12} General Staff; high convex, about 1860. . The eagle holds four arrows with right talons:
Federal Army Officer button, 3-part.
Symbolism, eagle with shield.

Tice-GS224-00

No pic backmark
Tice description of pattern group.

Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
The Union shield is wide, 22 mm.
Federal Army Officer button, 3-part.
Symbolism, eagle with shield.

Tice-GS224-A00

No pic backmark
Tice description of pattern group.

BB0526-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS224-A01
Albert-GS012-B00
Backmark-Steele-Johnson-091
"STEELE." / (&) "JOHNSON." (&), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, depressed shank well, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1850s, 1860s.

B8842-01-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS224-A01
Albert-GS012-B00
Backmark-Steele-Johnson-091
"STEELE." / (&) "JOHNSON." (&), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, depressed shank well, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1850s, 1860s.

B7845-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS224-A01
Albert-GS012-B00
Backmark-Steele-Johnson-091
"STEELE." / (&) "JOHNSON." (&), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, depressed shank well, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1850s, 1860s.

BB2164-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS224-A01
Albert-GS012-B00
Backmark-Steele-Johnson-091
"STEELE." / (&) "JOHNSON." (&), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, depressed shank well, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1850s, 1860s.

B8799-01-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Canfield-131
"CANFIELD. BRO & CO. / BAL.", dm, inner ring, no outer ring, used on 3part buttons, Scovill manufactured ca 1850s 1860s.

BB2076-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Canfield-131
"CANFIELD. BRO & CO. / BAL.", dm, inner ring, no outer ring, used on 3part buttons, Scovill manufactured ca 1850s 1860s.

BB1461-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Cheshire-Manufacturing-021
"CHESHIRE MFG CO / (star) CHESHIRE (star)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used for 3part buttons, ca 1850s 1860s.

B8802-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Cheshire-Manufacturing-021
"CHESHIRE MFG CO / (star) CHESHIRE (star)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used for 3part buttons, ca 1850s 1860s.

BB2345-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Cheshire-Manufacturing-021
"CHESHIRE MFG CO / (star) CHESHIRE (star)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used for 3part buttons, ca 1850s 1860s.

BB2347-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Evans-Hassall-043
"EVANS & HASSALL" / (dot) "PHILA" (dot)", dm, inner ring, no outer ring, used on 3part small buttons, ca 1850s 1860s.

B8818-01-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Horstmann-Allien-071
"HORSTMAN BROS & ALLIEN. / (star)", dm, inner ring of dots, no outer ring, 3part button, manufactured by Scovill 1860s.

B8602-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Horstmann-Brothers-052
"HORSTMANN BROS (letter S is small with dot under) & CO / (dot) (PHIL, letters are small) (dot) , dm, inner ring, no outer ring, used on 3part small buttons, ca 1860s.

BB2187-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Horstmann-WH-071
"W. H. HORSTMANN / (star) EXTRA (star)", rmdc, additional outer and inner depressed ring gives the impression of double rings, used for 3part coat buttons, manufactured for Horstmann ca 1840s - 1850s.

BB1230-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Horstmann-WH-172
"W. H. HORSTMANN / (star) (rmdc, 3part button, manufactured for Horstmann ca 1840s-1850s).

B1220-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Schuyler-181
"SCHUYLER H & G." / NEW - YORK.", dm, inner and outer ring of dots, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Scovill ca 1860s.

B4102-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Schuyler-201
"SCHUYLER H & G CO" / (dot) "NEW -YORK." (dot)", rmdc, used on 2part coat buttons, manufactured by Scovill ca 1850s.

B1370-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Schuyler-201
"SCHUYLER H & G CO" / (dot) "NEW -YORK." (dot)", rmdc, used on 2part coat buttons, manufactured by Scovill ca 1850s.

BB0520-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Schuyler-221
"SCHUYLER HARTLEY." / (star) "& GRAHAM" (star) // "NEW - YORK. / (six (star))", dm, inner and middle ring resembles twisted rope, no outer ring, used on 2part buttons, manufactured by Scovill ca 1850s.

B5021-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Schuyler-221
"SCHUYLER HARTLEY." / (star) "& GRAHAM" (star) // "NEW - YORK. / (six (star))", dm, inner and middle ring resembles twisted rope, no outer ring, used on 2part buttons, manufactured by Scovill ca 1850s.

BB1464-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Scovill-Co-121
"SCOVILLS & Co (line under the o) / (dot) WATERBURY (dot)", dm, two inner solid rings, which may be partially obscured, no outer ring, used on 3part small buttons 1840s, and many were manufactured during the era of Scovill Manufacturing, 1850s, the Scovill Co name was used as an abbreviation to fit the space on a small button.

BB2364-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Scovill-Co-121
"SCOVILLS & Co (line under the o) / (dot) WATERBURY (dot)", dm, two inner solid rings, which may be partially obscured, no outer ring, used on 3part small buttons 1840s, and many were manufactured during the era of Scovill Manufacturing, 1850s, the Scovill Co name was used as an abbreviation to fit the space on a small button.

B8838-01-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-011
"SCOVILL MG CO" / "WATERBURY", dm, inner solid ring, no outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, 1850s.

B0167-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-011
"SCOVILL MG CO" / "WATERBURY", dm, inner solid ring, no outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, 1850s.

BB2158-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-011
"SCOVILL MG CO" / "WATERBURY", dm, inner solid ring, no outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, 1850s.

BB0542-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-171
"SCOVILL MF'G CO. / "WATERBURY.", dm, between one outer ring and two inner rings of dots, used on 3part buttons, ca1850s - 1860s.

BB2157-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-171
"SCOVILL MF'G CO. / "WATERBURY.", dm, between one outer ring and two inner rings of dots, used on 3part buttons, ca1850s - 1860s.

B4096-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-234
"SCOVILL MF'G. CO." / "WATERBURY.", dm, single inner ring of dots, small letters, used on 3part buttons, ca1860s and post war period.

B6863-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-234
"SCOVILL MF'G. CO." / "WATERBURY.", dm, single inner ring of dots, small letters, used on 3part buttons, ca1860s and post war period.

BB1465-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-234
"SCOVILL MF'G. CO." / "WATERBURY.", dm, single inner ring of dots, small letters, used on 3part buttons, ca1860s and post war period.

B8865-01-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-234
"SCOVILL MF'G. CO." / "WATERBURY.", dm, single inner ring of dots, small letters, used on 3part buttons, ca1860s and post war period.

BB2367-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-234
"SCOVILL MF'G. CO." / "WATERBURY.", dm, single inner ring of dots, small letters, used on 3part buttons, ca1860s and post war period.

B9655-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-235
"SCOVILL MF'G. CO." / "WATERBURY.", dm, single inner ring of dots, large letters, used on 3part buttons, ca1800s post war period.

BB2143-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Smith-James-S-011
JAMES S. SMITH & CO.* / NEW YORK* rmdc

BB1231-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Smith-James-S-011
"JAMES S. SMITH & CO. / (star) NEW - YORK. (star) / (rmdc,

B8841-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Smith-William-H-032
"Wm (letter m is small with line under). H. SMITH & CO" / (star) "NEW -YORK" (star), dm,, concentric inner rings, outer ring, used on 3part small buttons, ca 1850s.

B3996-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Smith-William-H-032
"Wm (letter m is small with line under). H. SMITH & CO" / (star) "NEW -YORK" (star), dm,, concentric inner rings, outer ring, used on 3part small buttons, ca 1850s.

BB2366-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Smith-William-H-032
"Wm (letter m is small with line under). H. SMITH & CO" / (star) "NEW -YORK" (star), dm,, concentric inner rings, outer ring, used on 3part small buttons, ca 1850s.

B1349-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Smith-Young-172
"SMITH YOUNG. & CO" / "N. Y.", dm, inner ring of dots, no outer ring, used on 3part small buttons, ca 1850s.

BB1462-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Steele-Johnson-143
"STEELE." / (&) "JOHNSON." (&), dm, inner ring of dots, no outer ring, used on 3part small buttons, 1850s, 1860s.

BB2369-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Steele-Johnson-143
"STEELE." / (&) "JOHNSON." (&), dm, inner ring of dots, no outer ring, used on 3part small buttons, 1850s, 1860s.

BB2359-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Steele-Johnson-163
"S. J. & CO." / "LONDON", dm, inner and outer ring, depressed shank well, used on 3part small buttons, ca 1860s.

B3079-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Waterbury-Button-Co-221
"WATERBURY BUTTON CO. / (star)", dm, inner solid ring, which may be partial or obstructed by the shank well, used on 3part buttons, ca 1860s.

BB2373-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-Waterbury-Button-Co-221
"WATERBURY BUTTON CO. / (star)", dm, inner solid ring, which may be partial or obstructed by the shank well, used on 3part buttons, ca 1860s.

B8856-01-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-131
"EXTRA" / (star) "QUALITY" (star), dm, inner solid ring, no outer ring, a second inner ring formed with depression around the shank will be weak or obscured on most examples, used on 3part small buttons, manufactured by Scovill, 1850s 1860s.

BB2356-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-131
"EXTRA" / (star) "QUALITY" (star), dm, inner solid ring, no outer ring, a second inner ring formed with depression around the shank will be weak or obscured on most examples, used on 3part small buttons, manufactured by Scovill, 1850s 1860s.

B8855-01-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-131
"EXTRA" / (star) "QUALITY" (star), dm, inner solid ring, no outer ring, a second inner ring formed with depression around the shank will be weak or obscured on most examples, used on 3part small buttons, manufactured by Scovill, 1850s 1860s.

B3073-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-131
"EXTRA" / (star) "QUALITY" (star), dm, inner solid ring, no outer ring, a second inner ring formed with depression around the shank will be weak or obscured on most examples, used on 3part small buttons, manufactured by Scovill, 1850s 1860s.

B2933-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-131
"EXTRA" / (star) "QUALITY" (star), dm, inner solid ring, no outer ring, a second inner ring formed with depression around the shank will be weak or obscured on most examples, used on 3part small buttons, manufactured by Scovill, 1850s 1860s.

B8809-01-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-231
"EXTRA." / (star) "QUALITY." (star)", dm, stamping is crude, some letters, punctuation and the stars may not be fully formed, no rings, depression around shank, used on 3part small buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s, 1860s Civil War period, and some patterns were manufactured after the war.

B3173-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-231
"EXTRA." / (star) "QUALITY." (star)", dm, stamping is crude, some letters, punctuation and the stars may not be fully formed, no rings, depression around shank, used on 3part small buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s, 1860s Civil War period, and some patterns were manufactured after the war.

B8869-01-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-333
"EXTRA" / (star) "QUALITY" (star) dm, single inner ring of elongated dots, no outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Waterbury Button Co, 1860s. Some patterns bearing this mark were manufactured after the Civil War.

B6382-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-333
"EXTRA" / (star) "QUALITY" (star) dm, single inner ring of elongated dots, no outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Waterbury Button Co, 1860s. Some patterns bearing this mark were manufactured after the Civil War.

BB2365-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-512
"EXTRA" / (dot) "QUALITY" (dot)", dm, no rings, depressed shank well may give the impression of an inner ring, used on 3part small buttons, ca 1800s after the Civil War.

B8810-01-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-512
"EXTRA" / (dot) "QUALITY" (dot)", dm, no rings, depressed shank well may give the impression of an inner ring, used on 3part small buttons, ca 1800s after the Civil War.

BB2357-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-small
Tice-GS226

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-514
EXTRA QUALITY

Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
General Staff, Officer; four arrows in right talon, 24 stars; staff.
Federal Army Officer button, 3-part.
Symbolism, eagle with shield.

Tice-GS226-00
Albert-GS013-00

No pic backmark
Pattern group as described by Albert,

Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
{GS-4R24S-3P or Albert's GS SA "Floyd," GS 13A, GS 13B, GS 13E} General Staff; high convex, about l850s-1860s.
Federal Army Officer button, 3-part.
Symbolism, eagle with shield.

Tice-GS226-00
Albert-GS013-00

No pic backmark
Tice description of pattern group.

Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Many die and device variations are included in this group of common Civil War officer buttons, 22 mm.
Federal Army Officer button, 3-part.
Symbolism, eagle with shield.

Tice-GS226-A00

No pic backmark
Tice description of pattern group.

B5100-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A01

Backmark-Ackerman-Mixer-031
"ACERMAN & MIXER" / ((dot) (star) (dot)) / "NEW - YORK" ((dot) (star) (dot) // "EXTRA SUPERFINE" / (wreath)", dm, concentric inner and middle rings, no outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, Scovill manufacture ca 1850s.

B5101-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A01

Backmark-Ackerman-Mixer-031
"ACERMAN & MIXER" / ((dot) (star) (dot)) / "NEW - YORK" ((dot) (star) (dot) // "EXTRA SUPERFINE" / (wreath)", dm, concentric inner and middle rings, no outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, Scovill manufacture ca 1850s.

BB2125-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A01

Backmark-Ackerman-Mixer-031
"ACERMAN & MIXER" / ((dot) (star) (dot)) / "NEW - YORK" ((dot) (star) (dot) // "EXTRA SUPERFINE" / (wreath)", dm, concentric inner and middle rings, no outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, Scovill manufacture ca 1850s.

BB0541-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A02
Albert-GS013-E01
Backmark-Canfield-061
"CANFIELD BRO & CO. / BALTIMORE.", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 3part buttons, Scovill manufactured ca 1850s 1860s.

B8798-01-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A02
Albert-GS013-E01
Backmark-Canfield-061
"CANFIELD BRO & CO. / BALTIMORE.", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 3part buttons, Scovill manufactured ca 1850s 1860s.

Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A03
Albert-GS013-A01
Backmark-Cheshire-Manufacturing-011
"(star) CHESHIRE MFG. CO. (star) /CHESHIRE.", dm, between two concentric rings of dots
No pic
Tice description

BB0524-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A03
Albert-GS013-A01
Backmark-Cheshire-Manufacturing-011
"CHESHIRE MFG CO / (star) CHESHIRE (star)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used for 3part buttons, ca 1850s 1860s.

B8801-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A03
Albert-GS013-A01
Backmark-Cheshire-Manufacturing-011
"CHESHIRE MFG CO / (star) CHESHIRE (star)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used for 3part buttons, ca 1850s 1860s.

BB2129-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A03
Albert-GS013-A01
Backmark-Cheshire-Manufacturing-011
CHESHIRE MFG CO* / CHESHIRE, GS-13

B8812-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A04

Backmark-Fitch-Waldo-013
"FITCH & WALDO" / (star) "NEW-YORK" (star)", dm, inner and outer rings resemble twisted rope, used on 3part coat buttons, 1860s, manufacture may have continued after the Civil War.

BB2135-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A04

Backmark-Fitch-Waldo-013
"FITCH & WALDO" / (star) "NEW-YORK" (star)", dm, inner and outer rings resemble twisted rope, used on 3part coat buttons, 1860s, manufacture may have continued after the Civil War.

BB0506-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A05
Albert-GS005-A00
Backmark-Floyd-George-181
"GEORGE FLOYD / (dot) PHILADELPHIA (dot)" rmdc, three inner solid rings, one outer solid ring, used on 3part buttons, ca 1840s.

BB2136-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A05
Albert-GS005-A00
Backmark-Floyd-George-181
"GEORGE FLOYD / (dot) PHILADELPHIA (dot)" rmdc, three inner solid rings, one outer solid ring, used on 3part buttons, ca 1840s.

B6624-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A08

Backmark-Horstmann-Brothers-091
"HORSTMANN BROS & Co (letter o is small, line under) / (dot) PHILA (letterA is small, line under) (dot)", dm, inner ring of dots, no outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons 1800s after the Civil War.

B9654-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A08

Backmark-Horstmann-Brothers-091
"HORSTMANN BROS & Co (letter o is small, line under) / (dot) PHILA (letterA is small, line under) (dot)", dm, inner ring of dots, no outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons 1800s after the Civil War.

BB2293-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A08

Backmark-Horstmann-Brothers-091
"HORSTMANN BROS & Co (letter o is small, line under) / (dot) PHILA (letterA is small, line under) (dot)", dm, inner ring of dots, no outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons 1800s after the Civil War.

BB0504-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A10

Backmark-Horstmann-Allien-121
"HORSTMANN & ALLIEN / N.Y.", dm, no rings, used on 3part buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s 1860s.

B8753-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A10

Backmark-Horstmann-Allien-121
"HORSTMANN & ALLIEN / N.Y.", dm, no rings, used on 3part buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s 1860s.

B8816-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A10

Backmark-Horstmann-Allien-121
"HORSTMANN & ALLIEN / N.Y.", dm, no rings, used on 3part buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s 1860s.

B6893-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A10

Backmark-Horstmann-Allien-121
"HORSTMANN & ALLIEN / N.Y.", dm, no rings, used on 3part buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s 1860s.

BB1232-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A11

Backmark-Leavenworth-Co-021
"LEAVENWORTH & CO" / (star) "WATERBURY CT" (star) // "EXTRA SUPERFINE" / (repetition of four clusters of dots and three stars), dm, concentric inner rings, middle solid ring, no outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, 1840s.

BB2147-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A11

Backmark-Leavenworth-Co-021
"LEAVENWORTH & CO" / (star) "WATERBURY CT" (star) // "EXTRA SUPERFINE" / (repetition of four clusters of dots and three stars), dm, concentric inner rings, middle solid ring, no outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, 1840s.

BB0543-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A13

Backmark-Gengembre-PW-011
"P.W.G. (star) PAT JAN 19, 1864. (star)", dm, inner and outer rings, iron shank was a patented design by the French Self Fastening Company, used on 3part buttons, ca 1860s.

B9569-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A13

Backmark-Gengembre-PW-011
"P.W.G. (star) PAT JAN 19, 1864. (star)", dm, inner and outer rings, iron shank was a patented design by the French Self Fastening Company, used on 3part buttons, ca 1860s.

BB0530-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A14

Backmark-Schuyler-221
"SCHUYLER HARTLEY." / (star) "& GRAHAM" (star) // "NEW - YORK. / (six (star))", dm, inner and middle ring resembles twisted rope, no outer ring, used on 2part buttons, manufactured by Scovill ca 1850s.

B2339-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A14

Backmark-Schuyler-221
"SCHUYLER HARTLEY." / (star) "& GRAHAM" (star) // "NEW - YORK. / (six (star))", dm, inner and middle ring resembles twisted rope, no outer ring, used on 2part buttons, manufactured by Scovill ca 1850s.

BB2153-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A14

Backmark-Schuyler-221
"SCHUYLER HARTLEY." / (star) "& GRAHAM" (star) // "NEW - YORK. / (six (star))", dm, inner and middle ring resembles twisted rope, no outer ring, used on 2part buttons, manufactured by Scovill ca 1850s.

B4111-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A15

Backmark-Schuyler-181
"SCHUYLER H & G." / NEW - YORK.", dm, inner and outer ring of dots, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Scovill ca 1860s.

B7050-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A15

Backmark-Schuyler-181
"SCHUYLER H & G." / NEW - YORK.", dm, inner and outer ring of dots, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Scovill ca 1860s.

Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A16
Albert-GS013-A00
Backmark-Scovill-JML-WH-031
"(star) J. M. L & W. H Scovill (star) / Waterbury / Extra Superfine" A wide shield with 2 to 5 lines in chief.
No pic
Albert description

B7752-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A16
Albert-GS013-A00
Backmark-Scovill-JML-WH-031
"J. M. L. & W. H. SCOVILL / (star) WATERBURY (star) // EXTRA SUPERFINE / (branches and flowers)", dm, two solid inner rings, one solid middle ring, no outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, 1840s.

BB0528-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A16
Albert-GS013-A00
Backmark-Scovill-JML-WH-031
"J. M. L. & W. H. SCOVILL / (star) WATERBURY (star) // EXTRA SUPERFINE / (branches and flowers)", dm, two solid inner rings, one solid middle ring, no outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, 1840s.

B5503-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A17

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-011
"SCOVILL MG CO" / "WATERBURY", dm, inner solid ring, no outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, 1850s.

B5019-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A17

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-011
"SCOVILL MG CO" / "WATERBURY", dm, inner solid ring, no outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, 1850s.

BB2159-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A17

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-011
"SCOVILL MG CO" / "WATERBURY", dm, inner solid ring, no outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, 1850s.

BB0529-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A17

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-121
"EXTRA" / (star) "QUALITY" (star)", dm, large letters, inner and outer solid rings, a third inner ring formed with depression around the shank will be weak or obscured on most examples, bottom of Q is distinctly seperated from outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Scovill, 1850s 1860s.

B8807-01-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A17

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-121
"EXTRA" / (star) "QUALITY" (star)", dm, large letters, inner and outer solid rings, a third inner ring formed with depression around the shank will be weak or obscured on most examples, bottom of Q is distinctly seperated from outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Scovill, 1850s 1860s.

B1781-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A17

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-121
"EXTRA" / (star) "QUALITY" (star)", dm, large letters, inner and outer solid rings, a third inner ring formed with depression around the shank will be weak or obscured on most examples, bottom of Q is distinctly seperated from outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Scovill, 1850s 1860s.

B6962-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A17

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-121
"EXTRA" / (star) "QUALITY" (star)", dm, large letters, inner and outer solid rings, a third inner ring formed with depression around the shank will be weak or obscured on most examples, bottom of Q is distinctly seperated from outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Scovill, 1850s 1860s.

B4510-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A18

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-231
"SCOVILL MF'G CO." / "WATERBURY.", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 3part coat buttons, ca1850s - 1860s.

B8853-01-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A18

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-231
"SCOVILL MF'G CO." / "WATERBURY.", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 3part coat buttons, ca1850s - 1860s.

B8806-01-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A19

Backmark-Evans-Hassall-041
"EVANS & HASSALL / (star) PHILA (star)", dm, inner and outer ring of dots. Backmark used on 3part buttons, ca 1850s 1860s.

B5122-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A19
Albert-GS013-E00
Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-231
"SCOVILL MF'G CO." / "WATERBURY.", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 3part coat buttons, ca1850s - 1860s.

B9652-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A19
Albert-GS013-E00
Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-231
"SCOVILL MF'G CO." / "WATERBURY.", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 3part coat buttons, ca1850s - 1860s.

B5962-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A19
Albert-GS013-E00
Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-231
"SCOVILL MF'G CO." / "WATERBURY.", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 3part coat buttons, ca1850s - 1860s.

BB1012-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A19
Albert-GS013-E00
Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-231
"SCOVILL MF'G CO." / "WATERBURY.", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 3part coat buttons, ca1850s - 1860s.

B8867-01-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A19

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-311
"""SCOVILL MF'G Co. (o is small and underlined)"" / (star) ""WATERBURY"" (star)"", dm, large letters, inner ring of dots, no outer ring, used on 3part buttons, ca late 1800s. "

B6968-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A19

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-311
"""SCOVILL MF'G Co. (o is small and underlined)"" / (star) ""WATERBURY"" (star)"", dm, large letters, inner ring of dots, no outer ring, used on 3part buttons, ca late 1800s. "

BB2322-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A19

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-311
"""SCOVILL MF'G Co. (o is small and underlined)"" / (star) ""WATERBURY"" (star)"", dm, large letters, inner ring of dots, no outer ring, used on 3part buttons, ca late 1800s. "

B4115-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A19

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-111
"EXTRA" / (star) "QUALITY" (star)", dm, small letters, inner and outer rings of dots, a third inner ring formed with depression around the shank will be weak or obscured on most examples, bottom of Q is distinctly seperated from outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Scovill, 1850s 1860s.

B6445-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A19

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-111
"EXTRA" / (star) "QUALITY" (star)", dm, small letters, inner and outer rings of dots, a third inner ring formed with depression around the shank will be weak or obscured on most examples, bottom of Q is distinctly seperated from outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Scovill, 1850s 1860s.

B8854-01-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A19

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-111
"EXTRA" / (star) "QUALITY" (star)", dm, small letters, inner and outer rings of dots, a third inner ring formed with depression around the shank will be weak or obscured on most examples, bottom of Q is distinctly seperated from outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Scovill, 1850s 1860s.

B5343-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A19

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-111
"EXTRA" / (star) "QUALITY" (star)", dm, small letters, inner and outer rings of dots, a third inner ring formed with depression around the shank will be weak or obscured on most examples, bottom of Q is distinctly seperated from outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Scovill, 1850s 1860s.

B5944-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A19

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-111
"EXTRA" / (star) "QUALITY" (star)", dm, small letters, inner and outer rings of dots, a third inner ring formed with depression around the shank will be weak or obscured on most examples, bottom of Q is distinctly seperated from outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Scovill, 1850s 1860s.

BB2320-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A19-silver

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-311
"""SCOVILL MF'G Co. (o is small and underlined)"" / (star) ""WATERBURY"" (star)"", dm, large letters, inner ring of dots, no outer ring, used on 3part buttons, ca late 1800s. "

BB2321-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A19-silver

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-311
"""SCOVILL MF'G Co. (o is small and underlined)"" / (star) ""WATERBURY"" (star)"", dm, large letters, inner ring of dots, no outer ring, used on 3part buttons, ca late 1800s. "

B5020-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A20

Backmark-Smith-William-H-031
"Wm (letter m is small with line under). H. SMITH & CO" / (star) "NEW -YORK" (star), dm,, concentric inner rings, outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1850s.

B8840-01-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A20

Backmark-Smith-William-H-031
"Wm (letter m is small with line under). H. SMITH & CO" / (star) "NEW -YORK" (star), dm,, concentric inner rings, outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1850s.

BB0518-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A22

Backmark-Waterbury-Button-Co-172
"WATERBURY BUTTON CO. / (star) EXTRA (star)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 3part buttons, ca 1860s. WBC continued to manufacture this backmark after the Civil War

B5964-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A22

Backmark-Waterbury-Button-Co-172
"WATERBURY BUTTON CO. / (star) EXTRA (star)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 3part buttons, ca 1860s. WBC continued to manufacture this backmark after the Civil War

B8871-01-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A22

Backmark-Waterbury-Button-Co-172
"WATERBURY BUTTON CO. / (star) EXTRA (star)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 3part buttons, ca 1860s. WBC continued to manufacture this backmark after the Civil War

Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A24

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-111
"EXTRA" / (star) "QUALITY" (star)", dm, small letters, inner and outer rings of dots, a third inner ring formed with depression around the shank will be weak or obscured on most examples, bottom of Q is distinctly seperated from outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Scovill, 1850s 1860s.
No pic
Tice description

B5282-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A24

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-111
"EXTRA" / (star) "QUALITY" (star)", dm, small letters, inner and outer rings of dots, a third inner ring formed with depression around the shank will be weak or obscured on most examples, bottom of Q is distinctly seperated from outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Scovill, 1850s 1860s.

B2932-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A24

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-111
"EXTRA" / (star) "QUALITY" (star)", dm, small letters, inner and outer rings of dots, a third inner ring formed with depression around the shank will be weak or obscured on most examples, bottom of Q is distinctly seperated from outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Scovill, 1850s 1860s.

B4615-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A24

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-111
"EXTRA" / (star) "QUALITY" (star)", dm, small letters, inner and outer rings of dots, a third inner ring formed with depression around the shank will be weak or obscured on most examples, bottom of Q is distinctly seperated from outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Scovill, 1850s 1860s.

B5018-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A24

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-111
"EXTRA" / (star) "QUALITY" (star)", dm, small letters, inner and outer rings of dots, a third inner ring formed with depression around the shank will be weak or obscured on most examples, bottom of Q is distinctly seperated from outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Scovill, 1850s 1860s.

B3255-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A24

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-121
"EXTRA" / (star) "QUALITY" (star)", dm, large letters, inner and outer solid rings, a third inner ring formed with depression around the shank will be weak or obscured on most examples, bottom of Q is distinctly seperated from outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Scovill, 1850s 1860s.

B2184-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A24

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-121
"EXTRA" / (star) "QUALITY" (star)", dm, large letters, inner and outer solid rings, a third inner ring formed with depression around the shank will be weak or obscured on most examples, bottom of Q is distinctly seperated from outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Scovill, 1850s 1860s.

BB0533-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A25

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-311
"EXTRA" / (flower with leaves) "QUALITY" (flower with leaves) dm, inner and outer rings of dots resembling twisted rope, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Waterbury Button Co, 1860s. Some patterns bearing this mark were manufactured after the Civil War.

B5123-###
Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A25

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-311
"EXTRA" / (flower with leaves) "QUALITY" (flower with leaves) dm, inner and outer rings of dots resembling twisted rope, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Waterbury Button Co, 1860s. Some patterns bearing this mark were manufactured after the Civil War.

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Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part
Federal Army Officer button, 3part staff.
The 3part staff button was the primary Army officer's button used in the Civil War.

Federal army symbolism, eagle with shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace, surrounded by stars.
3part-coat
Tice-GS226-A25

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-311
"EXTRA" / (flower with leaves) "QUALITY" (flower with leaves) dm, inner and outer rings of dots resembling twisted rope, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Waterbury Button Co, 1860s. Some patterns bearing this mark were manufactured after the Civil War.

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

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Buttons of the American Civil War.
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Button backmarks.
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Artifacts of the American Civil War.
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