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

Button-1207-Infantry-1820s-officers Button-1207-Infantry-1820s-officers Button1207-Federal-Infantry-Albert-GI048-GI053 Federal Army Infantry officer button, 1part convex, 1810's to 1820's. Symbolism, silvered buttons, eagle, stars, shield, many have regiment designation, along with an endless variety of other patriotic devices. Federal Infantry button, officer silvered, 1810's to 1820's. One part buttons Albert-GI048 to GI053 Albert-GI048 to GI053 Details click: http://relicman.com/Button-1207-Infantry-1820s-officers.html

B5033-### Button-1207-Infantry-1820s-officers Button1207-Federal-Infantry-Albert-GI048-GI053 Federal Army Infantry officer button, 1part convex, 1810's to 1820's. Symbolism, silvered buttons, eagle, stars, shield, many have regiment designation, along with an endless variety of other patriotic devices. Reg-00-Button depicts: eagle facing right, beside plain shield, REGT, (no regiment designated). 1part-convex-coat Albert-GI051 Backmark-Delarue-John-011 "NEW. ORLEANS / J. DELARUE", rm, script lettering, between two solid rings, button is solid silver Jewelry grade. Backmark used on 1part-convex-coat buttons, ca 1820s.

B8545-### Button-1207-Infantry-1820s-officers Button1207-Federal-Infantry-Albert-GI048-GI053 Federal Army Infantry officer button, 1part convex, 1810's to 1820's. Symbolism, silvered buttons, eagle, stars, shield, many have regiment designation, along with an endless variety of other patriotic devices. Reg-00-Button depicts: eagle facing right, beside plain shield, REGT, (no regiment designated). 1part-convex-coat Albert-GI051 Backmark-Delarue-John-011 "NEW. ORLEANS / J. DELARUE", rm, script lettering, between two solid rings, button is solid silver Jewelry grade. Backmark used on 1part-convex-coat buttons, ca 1820s.

BB1569-### Button-1207-Infantry-1820s-officers Button1207-Federal-Infantry-Albert-GI048-GI053 Federal Army Infantry officer button, 1part convex, 1810's to 1820's. Symbolism, silvered buttons, eagle, stars, shield, many have regiment designation, along with an endless variety of other patriotic devices. Reg-00-Button depicts: eagle facing right, beside plain shield, REGT, (no regiment designated). 1part-convex-coat Albert-GI051 Backmark-Delarue-John-011 "NEW. ORLEANS / J. DELARUE", rm, script lettering, between two solid rings, button is solid silver Jewelry grade. Backmark used on 1part-convex-coat buttons, ca 1820s. Bob French

BB0797-### Button-1207-Infantry-1820s-officers Button1207-Federal-Infantry-Albert-GI048-GI053 Federal Army Infantry officer button, 1part convex, 1810's to 1820's. Symbolism, silvered buttons, eagle, stars, shield, many have regiment designation, along with an endless variety of other patriotic devices. Reg-00-Button depicts: eagle facing right, beside plain shield, (no regiment designated). 1part-coat Albert-GI051-Reg00-F Backmark-z5-no-text-211 blank back (no text), used on 1part flat brass or copper buttons, 1810s 1830s. Many were struck over recycled stock, leaving remnants of the original marks and variation of details. Bob French

B6140-### Button-1207-Infantry-1820s-officers Button1207-Federal-Infantry-Albert-GI048-GI053 Federal Army Infantry officer button, 1part convex, 1810's to 1820's. Symbolism, silvered buttons, eagle, stars, shield, many have regiment designation, along with an endless variety of other patriotic devices. Reg-00-Button depicts: eagle facing right, beside plain shield, (no regiment designated). 1part-coat Albert-GI051-Reg00-F Backmark-z5-no-text-211 blank back (no text), used on 1part flat brass or copper buttons, 1810s 1830s. Many were struck over recycled stock, leaving remnants of the original marks and variation of details. Ridgeway collection, gift to Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Museum

BB0796-### Button-1207-Infantry-1820s-officers Button1207-Federal-Infantry-Albert-GI048-GI053 Federal Army Infantry officer button, 1part convex, 1810's to 1820's. Symbolism, silvered buttons, eagle, stars, shield, many have regiment designation, along with an endless variety of other patriotic devices. Reg-00-Button depicts: eagle facing right, beside plain shield, (no regiment designated). 1part-coat Albert-GI051-Reg00-F Backmark-z5-no-text-211 blank back (no text), used on 1part flat brass or copper buttons, 1810s 1830s. Many were struck over recycled stock, leaving remnants of the original marks and variation of details. Bob French

B4354-### Button-1207-Infantry-1820s-officers Button1207-Federal-Infantry-Albert-GI048-GI053 Federal Army Infantry officer button, 1part convex, 1810's to 1820's. Symbolism, silvered buttons, eagle, stars, shield, many have regiment designation, along with an endless variety of other patriotic devices. Reg-00-Button depicts: eagle facing right, beside plain shield, REGT, (no regiment designated). 1part-convex-coat Albert-GI051-Reg00-G00 Albert-GI051-Reg00-G00 Backmark-Armitage-George-012 "ARMITAGE / PHILLA", rm, between inner and outer rings, some letters may be poorly formed or obscured, used on 1part low convex coat button, ca 1810s 1820s.

BB1567-### Button-1207-Infantry-1820s-officers Button1207-Federal-Infantry-Albert-GI048-GI053 Federal Army Infantry officer button, 1part convex, 1810's to 1820's. Symbolism, silvered buttons, eagle, stars, shield, many have regiment designation, along with an endless variety of other patriotic devices. Reg-00-Button depicts: eagle facing left, above plain shield, (no regiment designated). 1part-convex-coat Albert-GI051-Reg00-I Backmark-z5-no-text-221 blank back (no text), used on 1part convex brass or copper buttons, 1820s 1830s. Many were struck over recycled stock, leaving remnants of the original marks and variation of details. Bob French

BB1573-### Button-1207-Infantry-1820s-officers Button1207-Federal-Infantry-Albert-GI048-GI053 Federal Army Infantry officer button, 1part convex, 1810's to 1820's. Symbolism, silvered buttons, eagle, stars, shield, many have regiment designation, along with an endless variety of other patriotic devices. Reg-00-Button depicts: eagle facing left, above plain shield, (no regiment designated). 1part-convex-coat Albert-GI051-Reg00-I Backmark-z1-Warranted-Superfine-111 (ribbon with "WARRANTED") / (ribbon with "SUPEFINE"), rm, ribbon is split upper and lower, used on 1part low convex buttons, manufactured 1830s. Bob French

BB0800-### Button-1207-Infantry-1820s-officers Button1207-Federal-Infantry-Albert-GI048-GI053 Federal Army Infantry officer button, 1part convex, 1810's to 1820's. Symbolism, silvered buttons, eagle, stars, shield, many have regiment designation, along with an endless variety of other patriotic devices. Reg-00-Button depicts: eagle facing left, above plain shield, (no regiment designated). 1part-convex-coat Albert-GI051-Reg00-I Backmark-z1-Warranted-Superfine-111 (ribbon with "WARRANTED") / (ribbon with "SUPEFINE"), rm, ribbon is split upper and lower, used on 1part low convex buttons, manufactured 1830s. Bob French

BB1674-### Button-1207-Infantry-1820s-officers Button1207-Federal-Infantry-Albert-GI048-GI053 Federal Army Infantry officer button, 1part convex, 1810's to 1820's. Symbolism, silvered buttons, eagle, stars, shield, many have regiment designation, along with an endless variety of other patriotic devices. Reg-00-Button depicts: eagle facing left, above plain shield, (no regiment designated). 1part-convex-coat Albert-GI051-Reg00-I Backmark-z1-Warranted-Superfine-111 (ribbon with "WARRANTED") / (ribbon with "SUPEFINE"), rm, ribbon is split upper and lower, used on 1part low convex buttons, manufactured 1830s. Loomis collection

BB0795-### Button-1207-Infantry-1820s-officers Button1207-Federal-Infantry-Albert-GI048-GI053 Federal Army Infantry officer button, 1part convex, 1810's to 1820's. Symbolism, silvered buttons, eagle, stars, shield, many have regiment designation, along with an endless variety of other patriotic devices. Reg-00-Button depicts: eagle, Propatria, flags, INFY, (no regiment designated). 1part-coat Albert-GI051-Reg00-J00 Albert-GI051-Reg00-J00 Backmark-Peasley-A-M-022 " A M PEASLEY (dot) / BOSTON", rm, two outer rings, no inner ring, used on 1part buttons, 1810s 1820s. Bob French

BB1568-### Button-1207-Infantry-1820s-officers Button1207-Federal-Infantry-Albert-GI048-GI053 Federal Army Infantry officer button, 1part convex, 1810's to 1820's. Symbolism, silvered buttons, eagle, stars, shield, many have regiment designation, along with an endless variety of other patriotic devices. Reg-00-Button depicts: eagle, Propatria, flags, INFY, (no regiment designated). 1part-coat Albert-GI051-Reg00-J00 Albert-GI051-Reg00-J00 Backmark-Peasley-A-M-022 "A. M. PEASLEY. / (star) (star) BOSTON (star)", rm, no rings, used on 1part-flat-coat buttons, 1810s 1820s. Bob French

BB2026-### Button-1207-Infantry-1820s-officers Button1207-Federal-Infantry-Albert-GI048-GI053 Federal Army Infantry officer button, 1part convex, 1810's to 1820's. Symbolism, silvered buttons, eagle, stars, shield, many have regiment designation, along with an endless variety of other patriotic devices. Reg-00-Button depicts: eagle, Propatria, flags, INFY, (no regiment designated). 1part-coat Albert-GI051-Reg00-J00 Albert-GI051-Reg00-J00 Backmark-Peasley-A-M-022 "A. M. PEASLEY. / (star) (star) BOSTON (star)", rm, no rings, used on 1part-flat-coat buttons, 1810s 1820s. Bob French

BB1564-### Button-1207-Infantry-1820s-officers Button1207-Federal-Infantry-Albert-GI048-GI053 Federal Army Infantry officer button, 1part convex, 1810's to 1820's. Symbolism, silvered buttons, eagle, stars, shield, many have regiment designation, along with an endless variety of other patriotic devices. Reg-00-Button depicts: eagle, Propatria, flags, INFY, (no regiment designated). 1part-coat Albert-GI051-Reg00-J00 Albert-GI051-Reg00-J00 Backmark-Peasley-A-M-022 "A. M. PEASLEY. / (star) (star) BOSTON (star)", rm, no rings, used on 1part-flat-coat buttons, 1810s 1820s. Bob French

BB1741-### Button-1207-Infantry-1820s-officers Button1207-Federal-Infantry-Albert-GI048-GI053 Federal Army Infantry officer button, 1part convex, 1810's to 1820's. Symbolism, silvered buttons, eagle, stars, shield, many have regiment designation, along with an endless variety of other patriotic devices. Reg-00-Button depicts: eagle, Propatria, flags, INFY, (no regiment designated). 1part-coat Albert-GI051-Reg00-J00 Albert-GI051-Reg00-J00 Backmark-Peasley-A-M-022 "A. M. PEASLEY. / (star) (star) BOSTON (star)", rm, no rings, used on 1part-flat-coat buttons, 1810s 1820s. Loomis collection

B5866-### Button-1207-Infantry-1820s-officers Button1207-Federal-Infantry-Albert-GI048-GI053 Federal Army Infantry officer button, 1part convex, 1810's to 1820's. Symbolism, silvered buttons, eagle, stars, shield, many have regiment designation, along with an endless variety of other patriotic devices. Button depicts: eagle, Propatria, flags, INFY, (no regiment designated). 1part-coat Albert-GI051-Reg00-J01 Albert-GI051-Reg00-J01 Backmark-z5-no-text-256 blank back (no text), with two raised rings around the shank, used on 1part flat brass or copper buttons , ca 1810s 1820s. Many were struck over recycled stock, leaving remnants of the original marks and variation of details.

BB0798-### Button-1207-Infantry-1820s-officers Button1207-Federal-Infantry-Albert-GI048-GI053 Federal Army Infantry officer button, 1part convex, 1810's to 1820's. Symbolism, silvered buttons, eagle, stars, shield, many have regiment designation, along with an endless variety of other patriotic devices. Reg-00-Button depicts: eagle, Propatria, flags, INFY, (no regiment designated). 1part-coat Albert-GI051-Reg00-J01 Albert-GI051-Reg00-J01 Backmark-z5-no-text-256 blank back (no text), with (repetition sixteen (star)), rmdc, variation of rings, used on 1part flat buttons, manufactured 1820s 1830s, most are struck over recycled stock, remnants of the original text and rings may be visible. Bob French

BB1742-### Button-1207-Infantry-1820s-officers Button1207-Federal-Infantry-Albert-GI048-GI053 Federal Army Infantry officer button, 1part convex, 1810's to 1820's. Symbolism, silvered buttons, eagle, stars, shield, many have regiment designation, along with an endless variety of other patriotic devices. Reg-01-Button depicts: USI, national motto, eagle facing left, shield in front, REGT, (US infantry 1st Regiment). 1part-coat Albert-GI053-Reg01 Backmark-z5-no-text-211 blank back (no text), used on 1part flat brass or copper buttons, 1810s 1830s. Many were struck over recycled stock, leaving remnants of the original marks and variation of details. Loomis collection

BB1743-### Button-1207-Infantry-1820s-officers Button1207-Federal-Infantry-Albert-GI048-GI053 Federal Army Infantry officer button, 1part convex, 1810's to 1820's. Symbolism, silvered buttons, eagle, stars, shield, many have regiment designation, along with an endless variety of other patriotic devices. Reg-01-Button depicts: USI, national motto, eagle facing left, shield in front, REGT, (US infantry 1st Regiment). 1part-coat Albert-GI053-Reg01 Backmark-z5-no-text-211 blank back (no text), used on 1part flat brass or copper buttons, 1810s 1830s. Many were struck over recycled stock, leaving remnants of the original marks and variation of details. Loomis collection

BB2027-### Button-1207-Infantry-1820s-officers Button1207-Federal-Infantry-Albert-GI048-GI053 Federal Army Infantry officer button, 1part convex, 1810's to 1820's. Symbolism, silvered buttons, eagle, stars, shield, many have regiment designation, along with an endless variety of other patriotic devices. Reg-01-Button depicts: USI, national motto, eagle facing left, shield in front, REGT, (US infantry 1st Regiment). 1part-coat Albert-GI053-Reg01 Backmark-z5-no-text-211 blank back (no text), used on 1part flat brass or copper buttons, 1810s 1830s. Many were struck over recycled stock, leaving remnants of the original marks and variation of details. Bob French

BB1672-### Button-1207-Infantry-1820s-officers Button1207-Federal-Infantry-Albert-GI048-GI053 Federal Army Infantry officer button, 1part convex, 1810's to 1820's. Symbolism, silvered buttons, eagle, stars, shield, many have regiment designation, along with an endless variety of other patriotic devices. Reg-02-Button depicts: USII, national motto, eagle facing left, REGt, (US infantry 2nd Regiment). 1part-coat Albert-GI053-Reg02-A00 Albert-GI053-Reg02-A00 Backmark-z1-Treble-Plated-211 (eagle) / (star) "TREBLE (dot) PLATED" (star) rm, no rings, used on 1part flat buttons, manufactured 1830s. Loomis collection

BB1563-### Button-1207-Infantry-1820s-officers Button1207-Federal-Infantry-Albert-GI048-GI053 Federal Army Infantry officer button, 1part convex, 1810's to 1820's. Symbolism, silvered buttons, eagle, stars, shield, many have regiment designation, along with an endless variety of other patriotic devices. Reg-03-Button depicts: USIII, national motto, eagle facing left, REGt, (US infantry 3rd Regiment). 1part-coat Albert-GI053-Reg03-A00 Albert-GI053-Reg03-A00 Backmark-z1-Treble-Plated-211 (eagle) / (star) "TREBLE (dot) PLATED" (star) rm, no rings, used on 1part flat buttons, manufactured 1830s. Bob French

BB1752-### Button-1207-Infantry-1820s-officers Button1207-Federal-Infantry-Albert-GI048-GI053 Federal Army Infantry officer button, 1part convex, 1810's to 1820's. Symbolism, silvered buttons, eagle, stars, shield, many have regiment designation, along with an endless variety of other patriotic devices. Reg-04-Button depicts: REGIMENT OF INFANTRY, eagle facing left, laurel bough with 4, (US infantry 4th Regiment). 1part-convex-coat Albert-GI053-Reg04-D00 Albert-GI053-Reg04-D00 Backmark-z5-no-text-221 blank back (no text), used on 1part convex brass or copper buttons, 1820s 1830s. Many were struck over recycled stock, leaving remnants of the original marks and variation of details. Loomis collection

BB1670-### Button-1207-Infantry-1820s-officers Button1207-Federal-Infantry-Albert-GI048-GI053 Federal Army Infantry officer button, 1part convex, 1810's to 1820's. Symbolism, silvered buttons, eagle, stars, shield, many have regiment designation, along with an endless variety of other patriotic devices. Reg-32-Button depicts: eagle facing right, beside plain shield with 32, REGT, (US infantry 32nd Regiment). 1part ConvexCoat Albert-GI053-Reg32-G00 Albert-GI053-Reg32-G00 Backmark-Armitage-George-101 "ARMITAGE / PHILA // BEST / QUALITY", rm two rings, outer ring and middle ring, used on 1part low convex button, 1810s 1820s) Loomis collection

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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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