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| Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part, ALL patterns, pg3, Tice patterns GS228 to GS242 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-GS228 to GS242   Details click: http://relicman.com/Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part-ALL-patterns-pg3.html |
| B8825-01-### 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-GS228 Backmark-Horstmann-WH-272 "HORSTMANN'S / N Y. & PHI.", dm, inner rings of dots, no outer ring, used on 3part small buttons, manufactured for Horstmann ca. 1860.   |
| B8850-### 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-GS228 Backmark-z5-no-text-521 blank back (no text), with two rings of dots, used on 3part small buttons, ca 1860's, transitional use may have continued after the Civil War.   |
| B0168-### 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-GS228 Backmark-z5-no-text-521 blank back (no text), with two rings of dots, used on 3part small buttons, ca 1860's, transitional use may have continued after the Civil War.   |
| BB2346-### 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-GS228 Backmark-z5-no-text-521 blank back (no text), with two rings of dots, used on 3part small buttons, ca 1860's, transitional use may have continued after the Civil War.   |
| B8851-01-### 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-GS228 Backmark-z5-no-text-571 blank back (no text), with (single branch with leaves) / (star or +) (single branch with leaves) (star or +), rmdc used on 3part buttons 1850s 1860s.   |
| BB1463-### 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-GS228 Backmark-z5-no-text-571 blank back (no text), with (single branch with leaves) / (star or +) (single branch with leaves) (star or +), rmdc used on 3part buttons 1850s 1860s.   |
| BB2344-### 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-GS228 Backmark-z5-no-text-571 blank back (no text), with (single branch with leaves) / (star or +) (single branch with leaves) (star or +), rmdc used on 3part buttons 1850s 1860s.   |
| Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part General Staff, Officer; four arrows in right talon, 25 stars; staff. Federal Army Officer button, 3-part. Symbolism, eagle with shield. Tice-GS228-00 Albert-GS015-00 No pic backmark Pattern group as described by Albert, |
| Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part {GS-4R25S-3P or Albert's GS 15} General Staff; high convex, about 1850s-1860s. Federal Army Officer button, 3-part. Symbolism, eagle with shield. Tice-GS228-00 Albert-GS015-00 No pic backmark Tice description of pattern group. |
| Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part The shield is spade-shaped, 22 mm. Federal Army Officer button, 3-part. Symbolism, eagle with shield. Tice-GS228-A00 No pic backmark Tice description of pattern group. |
| 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-GS228-A01 Albert-GS015-A00 Backmark-Steele-Johnson-011 ".STEELE (star) /. & . JOHNSON." rmdc. No pic Tice description |
| 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-GS228-A01 Albert-GS015-A00 Backmark-Steele-Johnson-011 "Steele (star) / & Johnson." rmdc. A lined spade shield. No pic Albert description |
| BB2163-### 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-GS228-A01 Albert-GS015-A00 Backmark-Steele-Johnson-011 "STEELE & JOHNSON" / (dot) rmdc, with lined channel, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1850s.   |
| 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-GS228-A02 Backmark-Mintzer-W-G-021 "W. G. MINTZER/ PHILA" rmdc. No pic Tice description |
| BB0509-### 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-GS228-A02 Backmark-Mintzer-W-G-021 "W. G. MINTZER" / (no divider left side) "PHILa" (letter A is small with line under (star), rmdc, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1850s, 1860s. |
| B3487-### 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-GS228-A02 Backmark-Mintzer-W-G-021 "W. G. MINTZER" / (no divider left side) "PHILa" (letter A is small with line under (star), rmdc, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1850s, 1860s.   |
| BB0527-### 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-GS228-B Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-224 "EXTRA" / (star) "QUALITY" (star)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, depression around shank, tail of Q crowds the ring of dots, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson 1850s 1860s.   |
| Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part The shield is wide, 22 mm. Federal Army Officer button, 3-part. Symbolism, eagle with shield. Tice-GS228-B00 No pic backmark Tice description of pattern group. |
| 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-GS228-B01 Albert-GS015-B00 Backmark-Mintzer-W-G-032 "W. G. MINTZER . / PHILD·", dm. No pic Tice description |
| 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-GS228-B01 Albert-GS015-B00 Backmark-Mintzer-W-G-032 "W. G. Mintzer. / Phild." A wide lined shield. No pic Albert description |
| B8830-01-### 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-GS228-B01 Albert-GS015-B00 Backmark-Mintzer-W-G-032 "W. G. MINTZER." / (two slashes) "PHILd" (letter d is small with two dots under) (two slashes), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, depressed shank well resembles a second inner ring, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1850s, 1860s.   |
| B4112-### 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-GS228-B01 Albert-GS015-B00 Backmark-Mintzer-W-G-032 "W. G. MINTZER." / (two slashes) "PHILd" (letter d is small with two dots under) (two slashes), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, depressed shank well resembles a second inner ring, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1850s, 1860s.   |
| BB2179-### 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-GS228-B01 Albert-GS015-B00 Backmark-Mintzer-W-G-032 "W. G. MINTZER." / (two slashes) "PHILd" (letter d is small with two dots under) (two slashes), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, depressed shank well resembles a second inner ring, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1850s, 1860s.   |
| B7802-### 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-GS228-B01-silver Albert-GS015-B00 Backmark-Mintzer-W-G-032 "W. G. MINTZER." / (two slashes) "PHILd" (letter d is small with two dots under) (two slashes), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, depressed shank well resembles a second inner ring, used on 3part coat buttons, 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-GS228-B02 Albert-GS013-A03 Backmark-Steele-Johnson-141 "(star) & (star) STEELE (star) & (star) / JOHNSON", dm. No pic Tice description |
| 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-GS228-B02 Albert-GS013-A03 Backmark-Steele-Johnson-141 "(star) & (star) Steele (star) & (star) / Johnson" No pic Albert description |
| B4098-### 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-GS228-B02 Albert-GS013-A03 Backmark-Steele-Johnson-141 "STEELE" / ((star) (&) (star)) "JOHNSON" ((star) (&) (star)), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, depressed shank well, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1850s, 1860s.   |
| BB2166-### 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-GS228-B02 Albert-GS013-A03 Backmark-Steele-Johnson-141 "STEELE" / ((star) (&) (star)) "JOHNSON" ((star) (&) (star)), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, depressed shank well, used on 3part coat buttons, 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-GS228-B03 Albert-GS011-B00 Backmark-Steele-Johnson-161 "S. J. & CO. / LONDON", dm. No pic Tice description |
| 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-GS228-B03 Albert-GS011-B00 Backmark-Steele-Johnson-161 "S. J. & Co. / London". Similar spread eagle device cut out and riveted to button. No pic Albert description |
| BB2152-### 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-GS228-B03 Albert-GS011-B00 Backmark-Steele-Johnson-161 "S. J. & CO. / (star) "LONDON."(star), dm inner ring, no outer ring, depressed shank well, used on 3part coat buttons, 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-GS228-B04 Backmark-Tiffany-Co-011 "(star) TIFFANY & C0 (dot) /NEW (dot) YORK", dm. No pic Tice description |
| B8587-### 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-GS228-B04 Backmark-Tiffany-Co-011 "TIFFAN Y & CO. / (star) NEW (dot) YORK (star)", dm)   |
| BB2173-### 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-GS228-B04 Backmark-Tiffany-Co-011 TIFFANY’S & CO* / NEW YORK *   |
| 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-GS228-B05-v1 Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-222 "EXTRA. / QUALITY.", dm, inner and outer rings of dots. No pic Tice description |
| BB0525-### 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-GS228-B05-v1 Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-222 "EXTRA." / (star) "QUALITY." (star)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, depression around shank, tail of Q crowds the ring of dots, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson 1850s 1860s.   |
| B0166-### 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-GS228-B05-v1 Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-222 "EXTRA." / (star) "QUALITY." (star)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, depression around shank, tail of Q crowds the ring of dots, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson 1850s 1860s.   |
| B6663-### 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-GS228-B05-v1 Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-222 "EXTRA." / (star) "QUALITY." (star)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, depression around shank, tail of Q crowds the ring of dots, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson 1850s 1860s.   |
| BB0519-### 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-GS228-B05-v1 Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-222 "EXTRA." / (star) "QUALITY." (star)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, depression around shank, tail of Q crowds the ring of dots, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson 1850s 1860s.   |
| B4509-### 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-GS228-B05-v2 Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-224 "EXTRA" / (star) "QUALITY" (star)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, depression around shank, tail of Q crowds the ring of dots, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson 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-GS228-B06 Backmark-z1-Fine-Gold-Plate-121 "FINE GOLD PLATE", dm. No pic Tice description |
| BB2278-### 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-GS228-B06 Backmark-z1-Fine-Gold-Plate-121 (shield, above the shank), / (ribbon with (star) "FINE" (:) "GOLD" (:) "PLATE" (star), text is counter clockwise below the shank), dm, used on three part coat buttons 1860s.   |
| B7632-### 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-GS228-B06 Backmark-z1-Fine-Gold-Plate-121 (shield, above the shank), / (ribbon with (star) "FINE" (:) "GOLD" (:) "PLATE" (star), text is counter clockwise below the shank), dm, used on three part coat buttons 1860s.   |
| B8811-### 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-GS228-B06 Backmark-z1-Fine-Gold-Plate-121 (shield, above the shank), / (ribbon with (star) "FINE" (:) "GOLD" (:) "PLATE" (star), text is counter clockwise below the shank), dm, used on three part coat buttons 1860s.   |
| BB2352-### 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-GS230 Backmark-Horstmann-WH-081 "W. H. HORSTMAN / (dot) PHILAD (dot)", rmdc, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured for Horstmann ca 1840s-1850s.   |
| BB2348-### 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-GS230 Backmark-Horstmann-WH-191 "HORSTMANN / (dot) "NEW YORK (dot)", dm, no rings, used on 3part small buttons, manufactured for Horstmann ca 1860s.   |
| B8824-### 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-GS230 Backmark-Horstmann-WH-191 "HORSTMANN / (dot) "NEW YORK (dot)", dm, no rings, used on 3part small buttons, manufactured for Horstmann ca 1860s.   |
| B3460-### 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-GS230 Backmark-Horstmann-WH-191 "HORSTMANN / (dot) "NEW YORK (dot)", dm, no rings, used on 3part small buttons, manufactured for Horstmann ca 1860s.   |
| BB2349-### 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-GS230 Backmark-Horstmann-WH-272 "HORSTMANN'S / N Y. & PHI.", dm, inner rings of dots, no outer ring, used on 3part small buttons, manufactured for Horstmann ca. 1860.   |
| B8831-### 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-GS230 Backmark-Pohlman-George-011 """GEO. W. POLHMAN"" / (dot) ""CIN O."" (dot), rmdc, used on 3part coat buttons, 1850s."   |
| BB2134-### 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-GS230 Backmark-Pohlman-George-011 """GEO. W. POLHMAN"" / (dot) ""CIN O."" (dot), rmdc, used on 3part coat buttons, 1850s."   |
| Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part General Staff, Officer; four arrows in right talon, 27 stars; staff. Federal Army Officer button, 3-part. Symbolism, eagle with shield. Tice-GS230-00 Albert-GS016-00 No pic backmark Pattern group as described by Albert, |
| Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part {GS-4R27S-3P or Albert's GS 16} General Staff; high convex. Made by Steele & Johnson during the 1850s and 1860s. Federal Army Officer button, 3-part. Symbolism, eagle with shield. Tice-GS230-00 Albert-GS016-00 No pic backmark Tice description of pattern group. |
| Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part The lined shield has a pointed top, 22 mm. Federal Army Officer button, 3-part. Symbolism, eagle with shield. Tice-GS230-A00 No pic backmark Tice description of pattern group. |
| 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-GS230-A01 Albert-GS016-A00 Backmark-Horstmann-WH-211 "(dot) HORSTMANN & CO (dot) / N. Y & PHI", dm, with inner and outer rings of dots. No pic Tice description |
| 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-GS230-A01 Albert-GS016-A00 Backmark-Horstmann-WH-211 "HORSTMANN & CO / (dot) N Y & PHI (dot), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured for Horstmann, 1860s. No pic Albert description |
| B8823-### 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-GS230-A01 Albert-GS016-A00 Backmark-Horstmann-WH-211 "HORSTMANN & CO / (dot) N Y & PHI (dot), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured for Horstmann, 1860s.   |
| B8585-### 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-GS230-A01 Albert-GS016-A00 Backmark-Horstmann-WH-211 "HORSTMANN & CO / (dot) N Y & PHI (dot), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured for Horstmann, 1860s.   |
| B1218-### 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-GS230-A01 Albert-GS016-A00 Backmark-Horstmann-WH-211 "HORSTMANN & CO / (dot) N Y & PHI (dot), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured for Horstmann, 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-GS230-A02 Backmark-Steele-Johnson-021 "& STEELE. & / JOHNSON.", dm. No pic Tice description |
| 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-GS230-A03 Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-251 "(star) EXTRA (star) (star) / QUALITY" rmdc. No pic Tice description |
| B4097-### 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-GS230-A03 Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-251 "EXTRA"(star) / (star) QUALITY (star) ," rmdc, background was stippled, used on 3part coat buttons, 1850s, attribution to Steele & Johnson is tentative.   |
| 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-GS230-A04 Backmark-z1-Superior-Quality-111 "(star) SUPERIOR (star) /QUALITY" rmdc. No pic Tice description |
| B2775-### 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-GS230-A04 Backmark-z1-Superior-Quality-111 "SUPERIOR" / (star) "QUALITY" (star)", rmdc, stamping is weak, letters are usually partial, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s.   |
| Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part General Staff, Officer; four arrows in right talon, 28 stars; staff. Federal Army Officer button, 3-part. Symbolism, eagle with shield. Tice-GS232-00 Albert-GS017-00 No pic backmark Pattern group as described by Albert, |
| Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part {GS-4R28S-3P or Albert's GS 17} General Staff; high convex. Made by Steele & Johnson during the 1860s. Federal Army Officer button, 3-part. Symbolism, eagle with shield. Tice-GS232-00 Albert-GS017-00 No pic backmark Tice description of pattern group. |
| Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part The top of the shield is pointed, 22 mm. Federal Army Officer button, 3-part. Symbolism, eagle with shield. Tice-GS232-A00 No pic backmark Tice description of pattern group. |
| 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-GS232-A01 Backmark-Horstmann-Allien-121 "HORSTMANN & ALLIEN / N. Y.", dm. No pic Tice description |
| B4113-### 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-GS232-A01 Backmark-Horstmann-Allien-121 "HORSTMANN & ALLIEN / N.Y.", dm, no rings, used on 3part buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s 1860s.   |
| B7048-### 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-GS232-A01 Backmark-Horstmann-Allien-121 "HORSTMANN & ALLIEN / N.Y.", dm, no rings, used on 3part buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s 1860s.   |
| B9650-### 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-GS232-A01 Backmark-Horstmann-Allien-121 "HORSTMANN & ALLIEN / N.Y.", dm, no rings, used on 3part buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s 1860s.   |
| B5344-### 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-GS232-A01 Backmark-Horstmann-Allien-121 "HORSTMANN & ALLIEN / N.Y.", dm, no rings, used on 3part buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s 1860s.   |
| B5963-### 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-GS232-A01 Backmark-Horstmann-Allien-121 "HORSTMANN & ALLIEN / N.Y.", dm, no rings, used on 3part buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson 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-GS232-A02 Albert-GS017-A00 Backmark-Horstmann-WH-001 "HORSTMANN & CO. / N. Y. & PHI.", dm. No pic Tice description |
| 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-GS232-A02 Albert-GS017-A00 Backmark-Horstmann-WH-001 Horstmann & Co / NY & Phi No pic Albert description |
| 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-GS232-A03 Backmark-z1-Superior-Quality-121 "(star) (star) (star) SUPERIOR (star) (star) (star) /QUALITY" rmdc. No pic Tice description |
| BB0505-### 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-GS232-A03 Backmark-z1-Superior-Quality-121 "SUPERIOR" / ((star) (star) (star)) "QUALITY" ((star) (star) (star))", rmdc, , used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson 1850s.   |
| BB2168-### 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-GS232-A03 Backmark-z1-Superior-Quality-121 "SUPERIOR" / ((star) (star) (star)) "QUALITY" ((star) (star) (star))", rmdc, , used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson 1850s.   |
| BB2350-### 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-GS234 Backmark-Horstmann-Brothers-044 "HORSTMANN BROS & CO / (dot) PHIL (dot) , dm, depressed shank well obscures inner ring, no outer ring, used on 3part small buttons, ca 1860s.   |
| BB0507-### 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-GS234 Backmark-z1-Superior-Quality-131 "SUPERIOR" / (star) "QUALITY" (star)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s, 1860s.   |
| B8843-### 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-GS234 Backmark-z1-Superior-Quality-131 "SUPERIOR" / (star) "QUALITY" (star)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s, 1860s.   |
| B4093-### 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-GS234 Backmark-z1-Superior-Quality-131 "SUPERIOR" / (star) "QUALITY" (star)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s, 1860s.   |
| B6381-### 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-GS234 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.   |
| BB2371-### 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-GS234 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 General Staff, Officer; four arrows in right talon, 30 stars; .staff. Federal Army Officer button, 3-part. Symbolism, eagle with shield. Tice-GS234-00 Albert-GS018-00 No pic backmark Pattern group as described by Albert, |
| Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part {GS-4R30S-3P or Albert's GS 18} General Stlrlf; high convex. Made by Steele & Johnson during the 1860s. Federal Army Officer button, 3-part. Symbolism, eagle with shield. Tice-GS234-00 Albert-GS018-00 No pic backmark Tice description of pattern group. |
| Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part The shield has a pointed top, 22 rrim. Federal Army Officer button, 3-part. Symbolism, eagle with shield. Tice-GS234-A00 No pic backmark Tice description of pattern group. |
| Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part The shield is pointed at top and has large "ears." Federal Army Officer button, 3-part. Symbolism, eagle with shield. Tice-GS234-A00 No pic backmark Tice description of pattern group. |
| 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-GS234-A01 Albert-GS018-A00 Backmark-Horstmann-Brothers-031 "Horstmann Brothers & Co / .Phil.". A shield with center of chief pointed. No pic Albert description |
| BB0508-### 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-GS234-A01 Albert-GS018-A00 Backmark-Horstmann-Brothers-031 "HORSTMANN BROTHERS & CO / (dot) PHIL (dot)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1850s 1860s.   |
| B7852-### 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-GS234-A01 Albert-GS018-A00 Backmark-Horstmann-Brothers-031 "HORSTMANN BROTHERS & CO / (dot) PHIL (dot)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1850s 1860s.   |
| B8821-01-### 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-GS234-A01 Albert-GS018-A00 Backmark-Horstmann-Brothers-031 "HORSTMANN BROTHERS & CO / (dot) PHIL (dot)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1850s 1860s.   |
| B4100-### 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-GS234-A01 Albert-GS018-A00 Backmark-Horstmann-Brothers-031 "HORSTMANN BROTHERS & CO / (dot) PHIL (dot)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1850s 1860s.   |
| B5346-### 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-GS234-A01 Albert-GS018-A00 Backmark-Horstmann-Brothers-031 "HORSTMANN BROTHERS & CO / (dot) PHIL (dot)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1850s 1860s.   |
| BB1229-### 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-GS234-A01 Albert-GS018-A00 Backmark-Horstmann-Brothers-031 "HORSTMANN BROTHERS & CO / (dot) PHIL (dot)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1850s 1860s.   |
| BB2294-### 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-GS234-A01 Albert-GS018-A00 Backmark-Horstmann-Brothers-031 "HORSTMANN BROTHERS & CO / (dot) PHIL (dot)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 3part coat buttons, 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-GS234-A01 Albert-GS018-A00 Backmark-Horstmann-WH-001 "HORSTMANN & CO / NY & PHI", dm No pic Tice description |
| Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part General Staff, Officer; four arrows in left talon, 23 stars; staff. Federal Army Officer button, 3-part. Symbolism, eagle with shield. Tice-GS236-00 Albert-GS019-00 No pic backmark Pattern group as described by Albert, |
| Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part {GS-4L23S-3P or Albert's GS 19} Steele & Johnson fabricated these General Staff; high convex specimen about 1850s 1865. The eagle grasps four arrows with left talons: Federal Army Officer button, 3-part. Symbolism, eagle with shield. Tice-GS236-00 Albert-GS019-00 No pic backmark Tice description of pattern group. |
| 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-GS236-A01 Backmark-Canfield-041 "C B & CO. / (dot) BALTIMORE (dot) " rmdc. No pic Tice description |
| BB2048-### 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-GS236-A01 Backmark-Canfield-041 "C. B. & CO." / (dot) "BALTIMORE."(dot), rmdc, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s.   |
| BB2126-### 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-GS236-A01 Backmark-Canfield-041 "C. B. & CO." / (dot) "BALTIMORE."(dot), rmdc, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s.   |
| 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-GS236-A02 Albert-GS019-A00 Backmark-Mintzer-W-G-021 "W. G. Mintzer / Phila." rmdc No pic Tice description |
| 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-GS236-A02 Albert-GS019-A00 Backmark-Mintzer-W-G-021 "W. G. Mintzer / Phila." rmdc. A shield with center of chief pointed. No pic Albert description |
| BB2180-### 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-GS236-A02 Albert-GS019-A00 Backmark-Mintzer-W-G-021 "W. G. MINTZER" / (no divider left side) "PHILa" (letter A is small with line under (star), rmdc, used on 3part coat buttons, 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-GS236-A03 Backmark-Steele-Johnson-021 "STEELE / (dot) & (dot) JOHNSON (dot) (star) " rmdc. No pic Tice description |
| BB2165-### 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-GS236-A03 Backmark-Steele-Johnson-021 "STEELE" / (left divide, (dot) (&) (dot)) "JOHNSON" (right divide, ((star) (dot)), rmdc, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1850s.   |
| 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-GS236-A04 Backmark-z1-Extra-Gilt-231 "(dot) (star) (dot) EXTRA (dot) (star) (dot) /GILT", dm. Made by Steele & Johnson. No pic Tice description |
| BB0521-### 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-GS236-A04 Backmark-z1-Extra-Gilt-231 "EXTRA" / ((dot) (star) (dot)) "GILT" ((dot) (star) (dot))", dm, inner and outer rings, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1860s, association with Steel & Johnson is tentative.   |
| B7803-### 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-GS236-A04 Backmark-z1-Extra-Gilt-231 "EXTRA" / ((dot) (star) (dot)) "GILT" ((dot) (star) (dot))", dm, inner and outer rings, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1860s, association with Steel & Johnson is tentative.   |
| Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part {GS-5R24S-2P, Not Listed by Albert} General Staff; convex, two-piece with a simulated staff border. This unusual general staff, or official/ diplomatic button was probably made just before the Civil War. Two-piece buttons used by the General Staff are quite rare. The eagle grasps five arrows with right talons: Federal Army Officer button, 3-part. Symbolism, eagle with shield. Tice-GS238-00 No pic backmark Tice description of pattern group. |
| Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part There is a Union type shield, 23 mm. Federal Army Officer button, 3-part. Symbolism, eagle with shield. Tice-GS238-A00 No pic backmark Tice description of pattern group. |
| BB2351-### 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-GS240 Backmark-Horstmann-Drucker-081 "HORSTMANN SONS & DRUKER / (dot) N.Y. (dot)", dm, used on 3part small buttons 1840s.   |
| BB1459-### 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-GS240 Backmark-Horstmann-WH-062 "W. H. HORSTMANN, / (two dots) PHILA" (two dots)", dm, inner ring, no outer ring, used on 3part small buttons, manufactured for Horstmann ca 1840s-1850s.   |
| BB2181-### 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-GS240 Backmark-Horstmann-WH-104 "W. H. HORSTMAN & CO / (dot) NEW YORK (dot)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, back is slightly concave, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured for Horstmann ca 1840s-1850s.   |
| BB0515-### 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-GS240 Backmark-Wadhams-Webster-011 "WADHAMS WEBSTER & CO" (dot) / "SUPERFINE" (dot) // "WOLCOTTVILLE CONN" / ((dot) (star) (dot)), dm, inner concentric rings, middle ring, no outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, 1840s.   |
| BB1487-### 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-GS240 Backmark-Wadhams-Webster-011 "WADHAMS WEBSTER & CO" (dot) / "SUPERFINE" (dot) // "WOLCOTTVILLE CONN" / ((dot) (star) (dot)), dm, inner concentric rings, middle ring, no outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, 1840s.   |
| BB2178-### 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-GS240 Backmark-Wadhams-Webster-011 "WADHAMS WEBSTER & CO" (dot) / "SUPERFINE" (dot) // "WOLCOTTVILLE CONN" / ((dot) (star) (dot)), dm, inner concentric rings, middle ring, no outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, 1840s.   |
| BB1460-### 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-GS240 Backmark-Young-Smith-212 "YOUNG. SMITH & Co" / (dot) "NEW YORK (dot)", dm, two inner rings of dots, no outer ring, depressed shank well, used on 3part small buttons, ca 1840s.   |
| Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part General Staff, Officer; five arrows inrighttalon, 24 stars; staff. Federal Army Officer button, 3-part. Symbolism, eagle with shield. Tice-GS240-00 Albert-GS021-00 No pic backmark Pattern group as described by Albert, |
| Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part {GS-5R24S-3P or Albert's GS 21} General Staff; low-medium convex, 1830s and 1840s. Federal Army Officer button, 3-part. Symbolism, eagle with shield. Tice-GS240-00 Albert-GS021-00 No pic backmark Tice description of pattern group. |
| Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part The shield is wide, without stars, and "U" shaped at top, 22 mm. Federal Army Officer button, 3-part. Symbolism, eagle with shield. Tice-GS240-A00 No pic backmark Tice description of pattern group. |
| 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-GS240-A01 Backmark-Baldwin-HE-031 "H. E. BALDWIN & CO / - NEW-ORLEANS-", dm. No pic Tice description |
| BB2137-### 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-GS240-A01 Backmark-Baldwin-HE-031 "H.E.BALDWIN & CO" / (three arrows) "NEW ORLEANS", (three arrows), dm, inner concentric rings and ring of dots, no outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, manufacture ca 1850s.   |
| 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-GS240-A02 Albert-GS021-A03 Backmark-Fraser-JS-021 "(star) (star) J. S. FRASER (star) (star) /NEW YORK/EXTRA SUPERFINE (dot) (star) (dot) "dm. No pic Tice description |
| 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-GS240-A02 Albert-GS021-A03 Backmark-Fraser-JS-021 "(star) (star) J. S. Fraser (star) (star) / New Yark / Extra Superfine. (star) ." No pic Albert description |
| BB2133-### 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-GS240-A02 Albert-GS021-A03 Backmark-Fraser-JS-021 "J. S. FRASER" / ((star) (star)) "NEW YORK ((star) (star)) // "EXTRA SUPERFINE" / ((dot) (star) (dot), dm, inner and middle rings of dots, no outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1840s.   |
| 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-GS240-A03 Albert-GS021-A04 Backmark-Horstmann-WH-061 "W. H. HORSTMANN- / PHILADELPHIA", dm. No pic Tice description |
| 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-GS240-A03 Albert-GS021-A04 Backmark-Horstmann-WH-061 "W. H. HORSTMANN, (two dots) / PHILADELPHIA (lettering smaller font size) (two dots)" dm, inner ring of dots, second weak ring may appear around the shank, used on 3part buttons, manufactured for Horstmann ca 1840s-1850s. No pic Albert description |
| BB0514-### 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-GS240-A03 Albert-GS021-A04 Backmark-Horstmann-WH-061 "W. H. HORSTMANN, (two dots) / PHILADELPHIA (lettering smaller font size) (two dots)" dm, inner ring of dots, second weak ring may appear around the shank, used on 3part buttons, manufactured for Horstmann ca 1840s-1850s.   |
| B8814-01-### 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-GS240-A03 Albert-GS021-A04 Backmark-Horstmann-WH-061 "W. H. HORSTMANN, (two dots) / PHILADELPHIA (lettering smaller font size) (two dots)" dm, inner ring of dots, second weak ring may appear around the shank, used on 3part buttons, manufactured for Horstmann ca 1840s-1850s.   |
| B6913-### 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-GS240-A03 Albert-GS021-A04 Backmark-Horstmann-WH-061 "W. H. HORSTMANN, (two dots) / PHILADELPHIA (lettering smaller font size) (two dots)" dm, inner ring of dots, second weak ring may appear around the shank, used on 3part buttons, manufactured for Horstmann ca 1840s-1850s.   |
| BB2182-### 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-GS240-A03 Albert-GS021-A04 Backmark-Horstmann-WH-061 "W. H. HORSTMANN, (two dots) / PHILADELPHIA (lettering smaller font size) (two dots)" dm, inner ring of dots, second weak ring may appear around the shank, used on 3part buttons, manufactured for Horstmann ca 1840s-1850s.   |
| 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-GS240-A04 Backmark-Horstmann-WH-111 "(star) W. H. HORSTMANN & CO (star) / NEW-YORK / EXTRA SUPERFINE", dm. No pic Tice description |
| B8813-### 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-GS240-A04 Backmark-Horstmann-WH-111 "W. H. HORSTMAN & Co / (star) NEW - YORK (star) // "EXTRA SUPERFINE", (graphic)", dm, middle ring, two inner rings, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured for Horstmann ca 1840s-1850s.   |
| BB2183-### 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-GS240-A04 Backmark-Horstmann-WH-111 "W. H. HORSTMAN & Co / (star) NEW - YORK (star) // "EXTRA SUPERFINE", (graphic)", dm, middle ring, two inner rings, used on 3part coat buttons, manufactured for Horstmann ca 1840s-1850s.   |
| 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-GS240-A05 Backmark-Horstmann-Sons-051 "(star) W. H. HORSTMANN & SONS (star) / PHILAD" No pic Tice description |
| BB2184-### 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-GS240-A05-v1 Backmark-Horstmann-Sons-051 "W. H. HORSTMANN & SONS / (star) PHILAD (star) dm, inner ring, no outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons 1840s 1850s.   |
| B7847-### 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-GS240-A05-v1 Backmark-Horstmann-Sons-051 "W. H. HORSTMANN & SONS / (star) PHILAD (star) dm, inner ring, no outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons 1840s 1850s.   |
| BB2185-### 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-GS240-A05-v2 Backmark-Horstmann-Sons-051 "W. H. HORSTMANN & SONS / (star) PHILAD (star) dm, inner ring, no outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons 1840s 1850s.   |
| 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-GS240-A06 Albert-GS021-A05 Backmark-Horstmann-Drucker-011 "(star) HORSTMANN SONS & DRUCKER (star) I NEW-YORK.", dm. No pic Tice description |
| 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-GS240-A06 Albert-GS021-A05 Backmark-Horstmann-Drucker-011 "(star) Horstmann Sons & Drucker (star) / New-York. No pic Albert description |
| BB2138-### 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-GS240-A06 Albert-GS021-A05 Backmark-Horstmann-Drucker-011 HORSTMANN SONS & DRUCKER* / NEW YORK   |
| 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-GS240-A07 Albert-GS021-A00 Backmark-Scovill-JML-WH-031 "(dot) J.M. L & W. H. SCOVILL (dot) / WATERBURY I EXTRA SUPERFINE (flower and leaves)", dm, with two rings around shank a_nd one ring between inscription levels No pic Tice description |
| 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-GS240-A07 Albert-GS021-A00 Backmark-Scovill-JML-WH-031 "J.M. L & W. H. Scovill / .Waterbury. / Extra Superfine". A wide lined shield: No pic Albert description |
| BB0513-### 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-GS240-A07 Albert-GS021-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.   |
| B7776-### 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-GS240-A07 Albert-GS021-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.   |
| B4103-### 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-GS240-A07 Albert-GS021-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.   |
| B4105-### 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-GS240-A07 Albert-GS021-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.   |
| 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-GS240-A08 Albert-GS021-A01 Backmark-Scovill-JML-WH-231 "(dot) (star) (dot) SCOVILLS (dot) (star) (dot) /WATERBURY" No pic Tice description |
| 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-GS240-A08 Albert-GS021-A01 Backmark-Scovill-JML-WH-231 "(star) .Scovills. (star) . / Waterbury” No pic Albert description |
| B8837-01-### 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-GS240-A08 Albert-GS021-A01 Backmark-Scovill-JML-WH-231 "SCOVILLS / ((dot) (flourish) (dot)) WATERBURY ((dot) (flourish) (dot))", three inner rings, flat back, used on 3part buttons, antebellum period.   |
| B7841-### 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-GS240-A08 Albert-GS021-A01 Backmark-Scovill-JML-WH-231 "SCOVILLS / ((dot) (flourish) (dot)) WATERBURY ((dot) (flourish) (dot))", three inner rings, flat back, used on 3part buttons, antebellum period.   |
| B7842-### 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-GS240-A08 Albert-GS021-A01 Backmark-Scovill-JML-WH-231 "SCOVILLS / ((dot) (flourish) (dot)) WATERBURY ((dot) (flourish) (dot))", three inner rings, flat back, used on 3part buttons, antebellum period.   |
| 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-GS240-A09 Albert-GS021-A02 Backmark-Scovill-Co-111 "(star) SCOVILLS & CO (star) /WATERBURY/EXTRA SUPERFINE", dm, with flower and leaves, two inner rings and one ring between inscriptions No pic Tice description |
| 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-GS240-A09 Albert-GS021-A02 Backmark-Scovill-Co-111 "(star) Scovills & Co (star) / Waterbury / Extra Superfine. (star) ." No pic Albert description |
| B7047-### 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-GS240-A09 Albert-GS021-A02 Backmark-Scovill-Co-111 "SCOVILLS & Co (period under o) / (star) WATURBURY (star) // EXTRA SUPERFINE (dot) (star) (dot)", dm, inner and middle rings resembles twisted rope, no outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, 1840s.   |
| BB2162-### 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-GS240-A09 Albert-GS021-A02 Backmark-Scovill-Co-111 "SCOVILLS & Co (period under o) / (star) WATURBURY (star) // EXTRA SUPERFINE (dot) (star) (dot)", dm, inner and middle rings resembles twisted rope, no outer ring, used on 3part coat buttons, 1840s.   |
| BB2140-### 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-GS242 Backmark-Ives-Scott-101 "IVES SCOTT & CO." / "SUPERFINE", dm concentric inner rings, no outer ring, most are struck over recycled stock, remants of the original mark may be visible, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1830s.   |
| Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part General Staff, Officer; six arrows in right talon, 24 stars; staff. Federal Army Officer button, 3-part. Symbolism, eagle with shield. Tice-GS242-00 Albert-GS022-00 No pic backmark Pattern group as described by Albert, |
| Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part {GS-6R24S-3P or Albert's GS 22} General Staff; low convex, 1830s. The eagle holds six arrows with right talons: Federal Army Officer button, 3-part. Symbolism, eagle with shield. Tice-GS242-00 Albert-GS022-00 No pic backmark Tice description of pattern group. |
| Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part Button-1121-Army-Officer-3part The shield is wide and without stars, 22 mm. Federal Army Officer button, 3-part. Symbolism, eagle with shield. Tice-GS242-A00 No pic backmark Tice description of pattern group. |
| 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-GS242-A01 Backmark-Scovill-JML-WH-001 "J.M. L. & W. H. SCOVILL (star) /WATERBURY // EXTRA SUPERFINE", dm, with a wreath. No pic Tice description |
| 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-GS242-A02 Albert-GS022-A00 Backmark-Young-Smith-211 "(dot) YOUNG. SMITH & C0 (dot) / NEW YORK", dm, with two inner and one rings of dots No pic Tice description |
| 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-GS242-A02 Albert-GS022-A00 Backmark-Young-Smith-211 "Young. Smith & Co / New York.". A wide lined shield. No pic Albert description |
| BB0517-### 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-GS242-A02 Albert-GS022-A00 Backmark-Young-Smith-211 "YOUNG. SMITH & Co" / (dot) "NEW YORK (dot)", dm, two inner and one outer rings of dots, depressed shank well, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1840s.   |
| BB2192-### 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-GS242-A02 Albert-GS022-A00 Backmark-Young-Smith-211 "YOUNG. SMITH & Co" / (dot) "NEW YORK (dot)", dm, two inner and one outer rings of dots, depressed shank well, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1840s.   |
| BB2194-### 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-GS242-A02 Albert-GS022-A00 Backmark-Young-Smith-211 "YOUNG. SMITH & Co" / (dot) "NEW YORK (dot)", dm, two inner and one outer rings of dots, depressed shank well, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1840s.   |
| B8849-01-### 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-GS242-A02 Albert-GS022-A00 Backmark-Young-Smith-211 "YOUNG. SMITH & Co" / (dot) "NEW YORK (dot)", dm, two inner and one outer rings of dots, depressed shank well, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1840s.   |
| B4104-### 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-GS242-A02 Albert-GS022-A00 Backmark-Young-Smith-211 "YOUNG. SMITH & Co" / (dot) "NEW YORK (dot)", dm, two inner and one outer rings of dots, depressed shank well, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1840s.   |
| B5345-### 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-GS242-A02 Albert-GS022-A00 Backmark-Young-Smith-211 "YOUNG. SMITH & Co" / (dot) "NEW YORK (dot)", dm, two inner and one outer rings of dots, depressed shank well, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1840s.   |
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