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

by Harry Ridgeway




Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
Two part button
Tice-GI206 to GI237
Albert-GI082 to GI092





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BB1410-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A01

Backmark-Ackerman-Mixer-021
"ACERMAN & MIXER" / (dot) "NEW (two dots) YORK" (dot), rmdc, used on 2part coat buttons, Scovill manufacture 1850s.
Harry Eichman


B7886-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A03

Backmark-Cahill-Thomas-011
"THOS. CAHILL / (star) BOSTON (star)", dm, no rings, used on 2part buttons, ca 1850's.



BB0650-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A04

Backmark-Canfield-052
"CANFIELD BRO & CO / (dot) BALTIMORE (dot)", rmdc, used on 2part buttons, Scovill manufactured ca 1850s 1860s.
Collection of Ken Darnell


B8967-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A04

Backmark-Canfield-052
"CANFIELD BRO & CO / (dot) BALTIMORE (dot)", rmdc, used on 2part buttons, Scovill manufactured ca 1850s 1860s.



BB0630-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI228-A01
Albert-GI088-A03
Backmark-Canfield-121
"CANFIELD BRO & CO / (star) BALTIMORE (star)", rmdc, used on 2part buttons, Scovill manufactured ca 1850s 1860s.
Collection of Ken Darnell


B7030-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI228-A01

Backmark-Canfield-121
"CANFIELD BRO & CO / (star) BALTIMORE (star)", rmdc, used on 2part buttons, Scovill manufactured ca 1850s 1860s.



BB0653-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI228-A01
Albert-GI088-A03
Backmark-Canfield-121
"CANFIELD BRO & CO / (star) BALTIMORE (star)", rmdc, used on 2part buttons, Scovill manufactured ca 1850s 1860s.
Collection of Ken Darnell


B6946-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A05

Backmark-Dale-Thomas-021
"THOMAS N. DALE & CO. / NEW - YORK.", dm, no rings, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860's, use continued after the Civil War.



B4122-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A05

Backmark-Dale-Thomas-021
"THOMAS N. DALE & CO. / NEW - YORK.", dm, no rings, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860's, use continued after the Civil War.



B5976-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A05

Backmark-Dale-Thomas-021
"THOMAS N. DALE & CO. / NEW - YORK.", dm, no rings, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860's, use continued after the Civil War.



B5977-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A05

Backmark-Dale-Thomas-021
"THOMAS N. DALE & CO. / NEW - YORK.", dm, no rings, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860's, use continued after the Civil War.



B2429-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215

Backmark-Dale-Thomas-022
"THOMAS N. DALE & CO. / (star) NEW - YORK. (star)", dm, no rings, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860's, use continued after the Civil War.



B1828-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215

Backmark-Dale-Thomas-022
"THOMAS N. DALE & CO. / (star) NEW - YORK. (star)", dm, no rings, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860's, use continued after the Civil War.



B5042-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215

Backmark-Dale-Thomas-022
"THOMAS N. DALE & CO. / (star) NEW - YORK. (star)", dm, no rings, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860's, use continued after the Civil War.



B6839-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Albert-GI092-A01
Albert-GI092-A01
Backmark-Dale-Thomas-024
"THOMAS N. DALE & Co (period under letter o)). / NEW - YORK", dm, no rings, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860's, use continued after the Civil War.



B9668-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Albert-GI092-A01
Albert-GI092-A01
Backmark-Dale-Thomas-024
"THOMAS N. DALE & Co (period under letter o)). / NEW - YORK", dm, no rings, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860's, use continued after the Civil War.



B5103-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215-A06

Backmark-Dale-Thomas-031
"T. N. DALE & CO. / (star) N. Y. (star)", dm, no rings, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860's, use continued after the Civil War.



B5535-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215-A06

Backmark-Dale-Thomas-031
"T. N. DALE & CO. / (star) N. Y. (star)", dm, no rings, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860's, use continued after the Civil War.
Ridgeway collection, gift to Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Museum


B9667-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI228

Backmark-Devlin-Co-012
"DEVLIN & CO. / (star) (star) N. Y. (star) (star) (dm inner ring of slashes, gives the impression of a twised rope, letters are with serifs)



B6940-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI231-A01
Albert-GI091-A01
Backmark-Evans-D-041
"D. EVANS & CO. / (star) ATTLEBORO MASS (star)", dm, inner ring of slashes, no outer ring, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s. Manufacture of some patterns with this backmark continued after the Civil War.



B6965-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A08-v4C
Albert-GI088-A02
Backmark-Evans-D-041
"D. EVANS & CO. / (star) ATTLEBORO MASS (star)", dm, inner ring of slashes, no outer ring, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s. Manufacture of some patterns with this backmark continued after the Civil War.



BB0640-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A08-v4B
Albert-GI088-A02
Backmark-Evans-D-041
"D. EVANS & CO. / (star) ATTLEBORO MASS (star)", dm, inner ring of slashes, no outer ring, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s. Manufacture of some patterns with this backmark continued after the Civil War.
Collection of Ken Darnell


B5975-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A08-v4A
Albert-GI088-A02
Backmark-Evans-D-041
"D. EVANS & CO. / (star) ATTLEBORO MASS (star)", dm, inner ring of slashes, no outer ring, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s. Manufacture of some patterns with this backmark continued after the Civil War.



B6803-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A08-v4C
Albert-GI088-A02
Backmark-Evans-D-041
"D. EVANS & CO. / (star) ATTLEBORO MASS (star)", dm, inner ring of slashes, no outer ring, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s. Manufacture of some patterns with this backmark continued after the Civil War.



B6939-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A08-v4C
Albert-GI088-A02
Backmark-Evans-D-041
"D. EVANS & CO. / (star) ATTLEBORO MASS (star)", dm, inner ring of slashes, no outer ring, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s. Manufacture of some patterns with this backmark continued after the Civil War.



B8344-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A08-v4C
Albert-GI088-A02
Backmark-Evans-D-041
"D. EVANS & CO. / (star) ATTLEBORO MASS (star)", dm, inner ring of slashes, no outer ring, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s. Manufacture of some patterns with this backmark continued after the Civil War.



B1605-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A08-v4B
Albert-GI088-A02
Backmark-Evans-D-041
"D. EVANS & CO. / (star) ATTLEBORO MASS (star)", dm, inner ring of slashes, no outer ring, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s. Manufacture of some patterns with this backmark continued after the Civil War.



B4474-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A08-v4B
Albert-GI088-A02
Backmark-Evans-D-041
"D. EVANS & CO. / (star) ATTLEBORO MASS (star)", dm, inner ring of slashes, no outer ring, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s. Manufacture of some patterns with this backmark continued after the Civil War.



B5039-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A08-v4B
Albert-GI088-A02
Backmark-Evans-D-041
"D. EVANS & CO. / (star) ATTLEBORO MASS (star)", dm, inner ring of slashes, no outer ring, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s. Manufacture of some patterns with this backmark continued after the Civil War.



B5972-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A08-v4A
Albert-GI088-A02
Backmark-Evans-D-041
"D. EVANS & CO. / (star) ATTLEBORO MASS (star)", dm, inner ring of slashes, no outer ring, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s. Manufacture of some patterns with this backmark continued after the Civil War.



BB0633-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A09

Backmark-Evans-D-061
"D. EVANS & CO / (star) ATTLEBORO (star) MASS (star)", dm, no rings, wide shank well may give the impression of an inner ring, used on 2part buttons, ca 1850s - 1860s.
Collection of Ken Darnell


B6964-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A09

Backmark-Evans-D-061
"D. EVANS & CO / (star) ATTLEBORO (star) MASS (star)", dm, no rings, wide shank well may give the impression of an inner ring, used on 2part buttons, ca 1850s - 1860s.



BB0634-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A09

Backmark-Evans-D-061
"D. EVANS & CO / (star) ATTLEBORO (star) MASS (star)", dm, no rings, wide shank well may give the impression of an inner ring, used on 2part buttons, ca 1850s - 1860s.
Collection of Ken Darnell


B5692-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A09

Backmark-Evans-D-061
"D. EVANS & CO / (star) ATTLEBORO (star) MASS (star)", dm, no rings, wide shank well may give the impression of an inner ring, used on 2part buttons, ca 1850s - 1860s.



B5810-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A09

Backmark-Evans-D-061
"D. EVANS & CO / (star) ATTLEBORO (star) MASS (star)", dm, no rings, wide shank well may give the impression of an inner ring, used on 2part buttons, ca 1850s - 1860s.



B6904-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A09

Backmark-Evans-D-061
"D. EVANS & CO / (star) ATTLEBORO (star) MASS (star)", dm, no rings, wide shank well may give the impression of an inner ring, used on 2part buttons, ca 1850s - 1860s.



BB0631-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A11

Backmark-Evans-D-131
"D. EVANS & CO / (star) ATTLEBORO. (star)", dm, inner solid ring, no outer ring, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s, transitional use continued after the Civil War
Collection of Ken Darnell


B2731-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A11

Backmark-Evans-D-131
"D. EVANS & CO / (star) ATTLEBORO. (star)", dm, inner solid ring, no outer ring, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s, transitional use continued after the Civil War
Ridgeway collection, gift to Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Museum


BB1017-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A11

Backmark-Evans-D-131
"D. EVANS & CO / (star) ATTLEBORO. (star)", dm, inner solid ring, no outer ring, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s, transitional use continued after the Civil War
Wallace Markert


B3712-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI222-As02

Backmark-Evans-D-202
"D. EVANS & CO / (star) EXTRA (star)", dm, inner ring may be weak or obscured, no outer ring, star divider may appear as a flower, a star, or partially obscured, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s, manufacture continued after the Civil War.



BB1022-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215

Backmark-Evans-D-202
"D. EVANS & CO / (star) EXTRA (star)", dm, inner ring may be weak or obscured, no outer ring, star divider may appear as a flower, a star, or partially obscured, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s, manufacture continued after the Civil War.
Wallace Markert


B0003-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI222-As02

Backmark-Evans-D-202
"D. EVANS & CO / (star) EXTRA (star)", dm, inner ring may be weak or obscured, no outer ring, star divider may appear as a flower, a star, or partially obscured, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s, manufacture continued after the Civil War.
Ridgeway collection, gift to Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Museum


B5814-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215

Backmark-Evans-D-202
"D. EVANS & CO / (star) EXTRA (star)", dm, inner ring may be weak or obscured, no outer ring, star divider may appear as a flower, a star, or partially obscured, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s, manufacture continued after the Civil War.



B5816-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215

Backmark-Evans-D-202
"D. EVANS & CO / (star) EXTRA (star)", dm, inner ring may be weak or obscured, no outer ring, star divider may appear as a flower, a star, or partially obscured, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s, manufacture continued after the Civil War.



B6876-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215

Backmark-Evans-D-202
"D. EVANS & CO / (star) EXTRA (star)", dm, inner ring may be weak or obscured, no outer ring, star divider may appear as a flower, a star, or partially obscured, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s, manufacture continued after the Civil War.



B6807-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215-A10

Backmark-Evans-D-261
"D. EVANS & CO / (dot) SUPERFINE (dot)", dm, inner ring of dots, no outer ring, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s, manufacture continued after the Civil War.



B2595-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215-A10

Backmark-Evans-D-261
"D. EVANS & CO / (dot) SUPERFINE (dot)", dm, inner ring of dots, no outer ring, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s, manufacture continued after the Civil War.
Ridgeway collection, gift to Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Museum


B5053-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215-A10

Backmark-Evans-D-261
"D. EVANS & CO / (dot) SUPERFINE (dot)", dm, inner ring of dots, no outer ring, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s, manufacture continued after the Civil War.



B7591-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI228-A02

Backmark-Evans-Hassall-031
"EVANS & HASSALL / (star) PHILADELPHIA (star)", rmdc, used on 2part buttons, ca 1850s 1860s.



B6648-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI228

Backmark-Fitch-Waldo-011
"FITCH & WALDO" / (star) "NEW-YORK" (star)", dm, inner and outer rings resemble twisted rope, used on 2part coat buttons, 1860s, manufacture may have continued after the Civil War.



B8973-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215-A15
Albert-GI085-B01
Backmark-Fuller-John-C-012
"J. C. FULLER. PHIL. EXT.", dm, inner ring of dots, no outer ring, backmark used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s.



BB1502-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A13

Backmark-Gengembre-PW-021
"PAT. JAN. 19TH (two dots under TH)1864 / (dot) P.W.G. BOST. (dot) dm, iron shank was a patented design by the French Self Fastening Company, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s.
Greg Clark


BB0651-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A19

Backmark-Goddard-011
"GODDARD. &. BRO. MFG CO", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1860s.
Collection of Ken Darnell


B2052-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A19

Backmark-Goddard-011
"GODDARD. &. BRO. MFG CO", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1860s.



B8977-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A19

Backmark-Goddard-011
"GODDARD. &. BRO. MFG CO", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 3part coat buttons, ca 1860s.



BB0652-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A16
Albert-GI085-A02
Backmark-Goddard-031
"GODDARD & BRO / (star) EXTRA (star)", dm, inner and outer rings, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s.
Collection of Ken Darnell


B4355-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A16
Albert-GI085-A02
Backmark-Goddard-031
"GODDARD & BRO / (star) EXTRA (star)", dm, inner and outer rings, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s.
Ridgeway collection, gift to Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Museum


B6837-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A16
Albert-GI085-A02
Backmark-Goddard-031
"GODDARD & BRO / (star) EXTRA (star)", dm, inner and outer rings, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s.



B8974-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A16
Albert-GI085-A02
Backmark-Goddard-031
"GODDARD & BRO / (star) EXTRA (star)", dm, inner and outer rings, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s.



B8975-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215

Backmark-Goddard-032
"GODDARD & BRO / (star) EXTRA (star)", dm, between two rings, used on 2part-small buttons, ca 1860s.



B8976-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215

Backmark-Goddard-042
"GODDARD & BRO / (dot) (star) (dot) EXTRA (dot) (star) (dot)", rmdc, used on 2part buttons, ca 1850s.



BB1014-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A17

Backmark-Goddard-071
"GODDARD & BRO. / WATERBURY.", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2part buttons, ca 1850s.
Wallace Markert


B7777-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI228-A04

Backmark-Harrington-Bogue-011
"HARRINGTON & BOGUE" / (dot) "BALTIMORE" (dot), rmdc,used on 2part coat buttons ca 1850s,1860s.



B8978-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215-A21

Backmark-Harrington-Bogue-011
"HARRINGTON & BOGUE" / (dot) "BALTIMORE" (dot), rmdc,used on 2part coat buttons ca 1850s,1860s.



BB0629-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A42

Backmark-Horstmann-Allien-011
"HORSTMAN. BROS. (line under s) &. ALLIEN. / (dot) N. Y (dot)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2part buttons manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s 1860s.
Collection of Ken Darnell


B5108-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A42

Backmark-Horstmann-Allien-011
"HORSTMAN. BROS. (line under s) &. ALLIEN. / (dot) N. Y (dot)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2part buttons manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s 1860s.



B6905-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A42

Backmark-Horstmann-Allien-011
"HORSTMAN. BROS. (line under s) &. ALLIEN. / (dot) N. Y (dot)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2part buttons manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s 1860s.



B8984-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A42

Backmark-Horstmann-Allien-011
"HORSTMAN. BROS. (line under s) &. ALLIEN. / (dot) N. Y (dot)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2part buttons manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s 1860s.



B8982-01-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A37

Backmark-Horstmann-Allien-031
"HORSTMANN. BRO &. ALLIEN / (dot) N. Y (dot)" rmdc, 2part button, manufactured ca 1850s.



B2912-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A37

Backmark-Horstmann-Allien-031
"HORSTMANN. BRO &. ALLIEN / (dot) N. Y (dot)" rmdc, 2part button, manufactured ca 1850s.



B9659-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A37

Backmark-Horstmann-Allien-031
"HORSTMANN. BRO &. ALLIEN / (dot) N. Y (dot)" rmdc, 2part button, manufactured ca 1850s.



B6957-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A39

Backmark-Horstmann-Allien-101
"HORSTMANN & ALLIEN / (dot) N Y (dot)" dm, outer solid ring, inner ring of rays, length of the inner rays may appear to vary, used on 2part buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s 1860s.



B5940-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A39

Backmark-Horstmann-Allien-101
"HORSTMANN & ALLIEN / (dot) N Y (dot)" dm, outer solid ring, inner ring of rays, length of the inner rays may appear to vary, used on 2part buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s 1860s.



B6937-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A39

Backmark-Horstmann-Allien-101
"HORSTMANN & ALLIEN / (dot) N Y (dot)" dm, outer solid ring, inner ring of rays, length of the inner rays may appear to vary, used on 2part buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s 1860s.



B9657-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A39

Backmark-Horstmann-Allien-101
"HORSTMANN & ALLIEN / (dot) N Y (dot)" dm, outer solid ring, inner ring of rays, length of the inner rays may appear to vary, used on 2part buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s 1860s.



B8582-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215-A38

Backmark-Horstmann-Allien-191
"H. BROS. &. ALLIEN / (dot) N. Y (dot)", rmdc, used on 2part buttons, manufactured ca 1850s.



B8983-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215-A38

Backmark-Horstmann-Allien-191
"H. BROS. &. ALLIEN / (dot) N. Y (dot)", rmdc, used on 2part buttons, manufactured ca 1850s.



BB0648-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A35
Albert-GI088-B01
Backmark-Horstmann-Brothers-041
"HORSTMANN BROS (letter S is small with line under) & CO / (star) PHIL (star)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1860s.
Collection of Ken Darnell


B5968-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A35
Albert-GI088-B01
Backmark-Horstmann-Brothers-041
"HORSTMANN BROS (letter S is small with line under) & CO / (star) PHIL (star)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1860s.



B5993-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A35
Albert-GI088-B01
Backmark-Horstmann-Brothers-041
"HORSTMANN BROS (letter S is small with line under) & CO / (star) PHIL (star)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1860s.



B6955-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A35
Albert-GI088-B01
Backmark-Horstmann-Brothers-041
"HORSTMANN BROS (letter S is small with line under) & CO / (star) PHIL (star)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1860s.



B8986-01-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A35
Albert-GI088-B01
Backmark-Horstmann-Brothers-041
"HORSTMANN BROS (letter S is small with line under) & CO / (star) PHIL (star)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1860s.



B1886-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI218-A01

Backmark-Horstmann-Brothers-043
"HORSTMANN BROS & CO / (dot) PHIL (dot) , dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1860s.



B8985-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215

Backmark-Horstmann-Brothers-141
"HORSTMANN BROS & CO / (star) N - YORK (star)", rmdc, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1850s 1860s.



B7879-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A44
Albert-GI085-A03
Backmark-Horstmann-Drucker-092
"HORSTMANN SONS & DRUCKER / (dot) N Y (dot)", rmdc, used on 2part coat buttons 1840s.



BB0636-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A34

Backmark-Horstmann-Sons-041
"HORSTMANN & SONS / (dot) PHI (dot)", rmdc, used on 2 part coat buttons, 1840s 1850s.
Collection of Ken Darnell


B7034-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215

Backmark-Horstmann-Sons-042
"HORSTMANN & SONS / (dot) PHI (dot)", rmdc, used on 2 part small buttons, 1840s 1850s.



B8979-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215

Backmark-Horstmann-Sons-042
"HORSTMANN & SONS / (dot) PHI (dot)", rmdc, used on 2 part small buttons, 1840s 1850s.



B8568-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A30
Albert-GI085-A04
Backmark-Horstmann-Sons-061
"W. H. HORSTMANN & SONS / (dot) PHI (dot)", rmdc, used on 2 part coat buttons, 1840s 1850s.



BB0624-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A30
Albert-GI085-A04
Backmark-Horstmann-Sons-061
"W. H. HORSTMANN & SONS / (dot) PHI (dot)", rmdc, used on 2 part coat buttons, 1840s 1850s.
Collection of Ken Darnell


B2048-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A30
Albert-GI085-A04
Backmark-Horstmann-Sons-061
"W. H. HORSTMANN & SONS / (dot) PHI (dot)", rmdc, used on 2 part coat buttons, 1840s 1850s.



B5967-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A30
Albert-GI085-A04
Backmark-Horstmann-Sons-061
"W. H. HORSTMANN & SONS / (dot) PHI (dot)", rmdc, used on 2 part coat buttons, 1840s 1850s.



B2050-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI212-Uncl-27

Backmark-Horstmann-WH-042
"SUPERIOR QUALITY / W. H. H & CO", rmdc, used on 2part buttons, manufactured for Horstmann ca 1840s-1850s.



B8566-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI212-Uncl-07

Backmark-Horstmann-WH-091
"W. H. HORSTMANN / (dot) PHILA (dot)", rmdc, used on 2part buttons, manufactured for Horstmann ca 1840s-1850s.



B2425-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI212-Uncl-07

Backmark-Horstmann-WH-091
"W. H. HORSTMANN / (dot) PHILA (dot)", rmdc, used on 2part buttons, manufactured for Horstmann ca 1840s-1850s.



B8581-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI212-Uncl-07

Backmark-Horstmann-WH-091
"W. H. HORSTMANN / (dot) PHILA (dot)", rmdc, used on 2part buttons, manufactured for Horstmann ca 1840s-1850s.



B4119-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI206-A01

Backmark-Horstmann-WH-131
"FINE PLATED. / W. H. H & CO. N.Y.", rmdc, used on 2part coat buttons, manufactured for Horstmann ca 1840s - 1850s.



B8565-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI212-Uncl-05

Backmark-Horstmann-WH-141
"W. H. HORSTMANN (letters NN are both reversed) & CO / (dot) N. (letter N is reversed) YORK" (dot)", rmdc, used on 2part buttons, manufactured for Horstmann ca 1840s-1850s.



B7798-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A29

Backmark-Horstmann-WH-151
"W. H. HORSTMAN & CO / (dot) N. YORK (dot)", rmdc, additional outer and inner depressed ring gives the impression of double rings, used on 2part buttons, manufactured for Horstmann ca 1840s-1850s.



B0342-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215-A23

Backmark-Horstmann-WH-181
"HORSTMANN & CO / (dot) N Y (dot)", dm, inner ring of rays, no outer ring, this is similar to the Horstmann Allien mark with rays, abbreviated to fit a 2part-small size button, manufactured for Horstmann ca 1850s -1860.
Ridgeway collection, gift to Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Museum


B2732-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215-A26

Backmark-Horstmann-WH-192
"HORSTMANN / (dot) NEW YORK (dot)", dm, inner and outer rings, used on 2part small buttons, manufactured for Horstmann ca 1860s.
Ridgeway collection, gift to Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Museum


B8987-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215-A26

Backmark-Horstmann-WH-192
"HORSTMANN / (dot) NEW YORK (dot)", dm, inner and outer rings, used on 2part small buttons, manufactured for Horstmann ca 1860s.



B5056-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215-A24

Backmark-Horstmann-WH-212
"HORSTMANN & CO / (dot) N Y & PHI (dot)", dm, inner rings of dots, no outer ring, used on 2part small buttons, manufactured for Horstmann, 1860s.



B3140-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215-A24

Backmark-Horstmann-WH-212
"HORSTMANN & CO / (dot) N Y & PHI (dot)", dm, inner rings of dots, no outer ring, used on 2part small buttons, manufactured for Horstmann, 1860s.
Ridgeway collection, gift to Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Museum


B4593-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A27

Backmark-Horstmann-WH-271
"HORSTMANN'S / N Y. & PHI.", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2part coat buttons, manufactured for Horstmann, ca 1860.



B4050-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215

Backmark-Horstmann-WH-273
"HORSTMANN'S / N Y. & PHI.", dm, inner rings of dots, no outer ring, used on 2part small buttons, manufactured for Horstmann ca. 1860.



B6189-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI206-B01
Albert-GI082-B01
Backmark-Kendrick-Co-061
"KENDRICK & CO", (cluster of bars) "EXTRA" (cluster of bars)", dm, concentric inner rings, no outer ring, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1830s, 1840s.



B9666-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI218

Backmark-Lilly-MC-022
"M. C. LILLY & CO." / "COLUMBUS O.", dm, sans serif lettering, no inner ring, depressed shank well resembles an inner ring, outer rings of dots, used on 2part coat buttons, ca late 1800s.



B7613-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI218

Backmark-Lilly-MC-022
"M. C. LILLY & CO." / "COLUMBUS O.", dm, sans serif lettering, no inner ring, depressed shank well resembles an inner ring, outer rings of dots, used on 2part coat buttons, ca late 1800s.



B5043-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A51

Backmark-Macullar-Williams-Parker-021
"MACULLAR WILLIAMS & PARKER / (star) BOSTON (star)", dm, with inner ring of dots)



BB0641-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A51

Backmark-Macullar-Williams-Parker-021
"MACULLAR WILLIAMS & PARKER / (star) BOSTON (star)", dm, with inner ring of dots)
Collection of Ken Darnell


BB0645-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A51

Backmark-Macullar-Williams-Parker-021
"MACULLAR WILLIAMS & PARKER / (star) BOSTON (star)", dm, with inner ring of dots)
Collection of Ken Darnell


B8989-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215

Backmark-Mintzer-W-G-013
"W. G. MINTZER. PHILd (letter D is small with two dots under)", dm, inner ring, no outer solid ring, used on 2part small buttons, ca 1850s, 1860s.



B3035-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215

Backmark-Mintzer-W-G-014
"W. G. MINTZER. PHILd (letter D is small with two dots under)", dm, no rings, used on 2part small buttons, ca 1850s, 1860s.



B3908-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215

Backmark-Mintzer-W-G-014
"W. G. MINTZER. PHILd (letter D is small with two dots under)", dm, no rings, used on 2part small buttons, ca 1850s, 1860s.
Ridgeway collection, gift to Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Museum


B8988-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A55
Albert-GI088-A05
Backmark-Mintzer-W-G-033
"W. G. MINTZER." / (star) "PHILd" (letter d is small with two dots under) (star), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, depressed shank well resembles a second inner ring, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1850s, 1860s.



B8583-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A55
Albert-GI088-A05
Backmark-Mintzer-W-G-033
"W. G. MINTZER." / (star) "PHILd" (letter d is small with two dots under) (star), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, depressed shank well resembles a second inner ring, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1850s, 1860s.



B4126-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A54
Albert-GI085-A06
Backmark-Mintzer-W-G-041
"W. G. MINTZER" / (left divider is dot) "PHILd (letter D is small with two dots under) " (right divider is star), rmdc, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1850s, 1860s.



B0347-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A54
Albert-GI085-A06
Backmark-Mintzer-W-G-041
"W. G. MINTZER" / (left divider is dot) "PHILd (letter D is small with two dots under) " (right divider is star), rmdc, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1850s, 1860s.
Ridgeway collection, gift to Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Museum


B4897-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215-A56

Backmark-Mintzer-W-G-071
"W. G. MINTZER" / (star) "PHILDA" (star) dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2part small buttons, 1850s 1860s.



B9573-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Albert-GI091

Backmark-Raymold-WA-012
"W.A. RAYMOLD/ (dot) N. Y. (dot)", dm, letters with serifs)



BB0632-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI222-A01
Albert-GI088-A01
Backmark-Robinson-RW-041
"R & W. ROBINSON" / (star) "EXTRA RICH" (star)", dm, inner ring, no outer ring, 2part coat buttons, manufactured 1830s 1840s. D Evans may have continued to use this backmark into the 1850s.
Collection of Ken Darnell


BB0623-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A58

Backmark-Robinson-RW-041
"R & W. ROBINSON" / (star) "EXTRA RICH" (star)", dm, inner ring, no outer ring, 2part coat buttons, manufactured 1830s 1840s. D Evans may have continued to use this backmark into the 1850s.
Collection of Ken Darnell


B4135-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI222-A01
Albert-GI088-A01
Backmark-Robinson-RW-041
"R & W. ROBINSON" / (star) "EXTRA RICH" (star)", dm, inner ring, no outer ring, 2part coat buttons, manufactured 1830s 1840s. D Evans may have continued to use this backmark into the 1850s.



B5560-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI222-A01
Albert-GI088-A01
Backmark-Robinson-RW-041
"R & W. ROBINSON" / (star) "EXTRA RICH" (star)", dm, inner ring, no outer ring, 2part coat buttons, manufactured 1830s 1840s. D Evans may have continued to use this backmark into the 1850s.



BB1016-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI206-D01
Albert-GI082-D01
Backmark-Robinson-RW-061
"R & W. ROBINSON" / (dot) "EXTRA RICH" (dot)", dm, inner and outer ring, used on 2part coat buttons, manufactured 1830s 1840s. D Evans may have continued to use this backmark into the 1850s.
Wallace Markert


B6440-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small coat
Tice-GI215-A59

Backmark-Robinson-RW-091
"R & W. ROBINSON" / (star) "EXTRA" (star)", dm, concentric inner rings, no outer ring, used on 2part buttons, manufactured 1830s 1840s.



B5608-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI222-As01

Backmark-Robinson-RW-241
"ROBINSONS" / (star or dot) "EXTRA" (star or dot)", dm, depressed shank well resembles an inner ring, outer rings, used on 2part small buttons, manufactured 1840s. D Evans may have continued to use this mark in the 1850s.



B8992-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215-A62

Backmark-Schuyler-012
"SCHUYLER. H. &. G." / "N. Y.", rmdc, used on 2part small buttons, manufactured by Scovill ca 1850s.



B2260-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215-A61

Backmark-Schuyler-025
"SCHUYLER H & G" / "N YORK.", dm, inner ring, which may be partial or obscured, no outer ring, used on 2part small buttons, manufactured by Scovill ca 1850s, 1860s.



B8991-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI228-A05

Backmark-Schuyler-041
"SCHUYLER. H & G." / (dot) "NEW -YORK." (dot)", rmdc, used on 2part buttons, manufactured by Scovill ca 1850s.



B4127-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A60

Backmark-Schuyler-041
"SCHUYLER. H & G." / (dot) "NEW -YORK." (dot)", rmdc, used on 2part buttons, manufactured by Scovill ca 1850s.



B4137-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Albert-GI092
Albert-GI092-Schuyler-041
Backmark-Schuyler-041
"SCHUYLER. H & G." / (dot) "NEW -YORK." (dot)", rmdc, used on 2part buttons, manufactured by Scovill ca 1850s.



B8346-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A60

Backmark-Schuyler-041
"SCHUYLER. H & G." / (dot) "NEW -YORK." (dot)", rmdc, used on 2part buttons, manufactured by Scovill ca 1850s.



B8990-01-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A60

Backmark-Schuyler-041
"SCHUYLER. H & G." / (dot) "NEW -YORK." (dot)", rmdc, used on 2part buttons, manufactured by Scovill ca 1850s.



B5997-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A67
Albert-GI088-A06
Backmark-Schuyler-081
"SCHUYLER HARTLEY & GRAHAM" / (star) " N. Y." (star), dm, inner ring of slashes, no outer ring, ca. 1860's. Manufacture of some patterns with this backmark may have continued after the Civil War.



B5998-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A67
Albert-GI088-A06
Backmark-Schuyler-081
"SCHUYLER HARTLEY & GRAHAM" / (star) " N. Y." (star), dm, inner ring of slashes, no outer ring, ca. 1860's. Manufacture of some patterns with this backmark may have continued after the Civil War.



B8993-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A67
Albert-GI088-A06
Backmark-Schuyler-081
"SCHUYLER HARTLEY & GRAHAM" / (star) " N. Y." (star), dm, inner ring of slashes, no outer ring, ca. 1860's. Manufacture of some patterns with this backmark may have continued after the Civil War.



B8994-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215-A66

Backmark-Schuyler-151
"S. H & G." / (star) "NEW - YORK" (star), dm, inner ring of dots, used on 2part buttons, 1860s, and likely continued after the Civil War.



B9665-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215-A66

Backmark-Schuyler-151
"S. H & G." / (star) "NEW - YORK" (star), dm, inner ring of dots, used on 2part buttons, 1860s, and likely continued after the Civil War.



B3917-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215

Backmark-Schuyler-191
"SCHUYLER H & G CO" / (dot) "NEW -YORK." (dot)", rmdc, used on 2part coat buttons, manufactured by Scovill ca 1850s.



BB1124-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215

Backmark-Schuyler-191
"SCHUYLER H & G CO" / (dot) "NEW -YORK." (dot)", rmdc, used on 2part coat buttons, manufactured by Scovill ca 1850s.
Guy Wolford


B2604-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215

Backmark-Schuyler-191
"SCHUYLER H & G CO" / (dot) "NEW -YORK." (dot)", rmdc, used on 2part coat buttons, manufactured by Scovill ca 1850s.



BB0625-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI206-Fs04

Backmark-Scovill-Co-011
"SCOVILLS & CO / (dot) (graphic) (dot)", rmdc, used on 2part small buttons, 1840s 1850s.
Collection of Ken Darnell


B1992-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A72
Albert-GI082-F01
Backmark-Scovill-Co-061
"SCOVILLS & CO / (dot) WATERBURY (dot)" rmdc, many small variations, used on 2part coat buttons, 1840s 1850s.
Ridgeway collection, gift to Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Museum


B4129-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI212-Uncl-18

Backmark-Scovill-Co-062
"SCOVILLS & CO / WATERBURY" rmdc, used on 2part buttons, 1840s 1850s.



B8742-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A71

Backmark-Scovill-Co-081
"SCOVILLS & CO / (:) WATERBURY (:)" rmdc, many small variations, used on 2part coat buttons, 1840s 1850s.



B4128-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A71

Backmark-Scovill-Co-081
"SCOVILLS & CO / (:) WATERBURY (:)" rmdc, many small variations, used on 2part coat buttons, 1840s 1850s.



B7791-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A71

Backmark-Scovill-Co-081
"SCOVILLS & CO / (:) WATERBURY (:)" rmdc, many small variations, used on 2part coat buttons, 1840s 1850s.



B5262-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215-A68

Backmark-Scovill-Co-151
"SCOVILLS & Co (line under the o) / (dot) WATERBURY (dot)", dm, two inner solid rings, which may be partially obscured, no outer ring, used on 2part small buttons 1840s, and many were manufactured during the era of Scovill Manufacturing, 1850s, the Scovill Co name was used as an abbreviation to fit the space on a small button.



B5113-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI212-Uncl-21

Backmark-Scovill-Co-151
"SCOVILLS & Co (line under the o) / (dot) WATERBURY (dot)", dm, two inner solid rings, which may be partially obscured, no outer ring, used on 2part small buttons 1840s, and many were manufactured during the era of Scovill Manufacturing, 1850s, the Scovill Co name was used as an abbreviation to fit the space on a small button.



B0341-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215-A68

Backmark-Scovill-Co-151
"SCOVILLS & Co (line under the o) / (dot) WATERBURY (dot)", dm, two inner solid rings, which may be partially obscured, no outer ring, used on 2part small buttons 1840s, and many were manufactured during the era of Scovill Manufacturing, 1850s, the Scovill Co name was used as an abbreviation to fit the space on a small button.
Ridgeway collection, gift to Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Museum


BB1021-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215-A70

Backmark-Scovill-Co-421
"SCOVILL CO / (dot) WATERBURY (dot)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on small size buttons and most were manufactured during the era of Scovill Manufacturing, 1850s 1860s, the Scovill Co name was used as an abbreviation to fit the space on a small button.
Wallace Markert


B5058-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215-A70

Backmark-Scovill-Co-421
"SCOVILL CO / (dot) WATERBURY (dot)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on small size buttons and most were manufactured during the era of Scovill Manufacturing, 1850s 1860s, the Scovill Co name was used as an abbreviation to fit the space on a small button.



B6879-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215-A70

Backmark-Scovill-Co-421
"SCOVILL CO / (dot) WATERBURY (dot)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on small size buttons and most were manufactured during the era of Scovill Manufacturing, 1850s 1860s, the Scovill Co name was used as an abbreviation to fit the space on a small button.



BB1020-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215-A70

Backmark-Scovill-Co-421
"SCOVILL CO / (dot) WATERBURY (dot)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on small size buttons and most were manufactured during the era of Scovill Manufacturing, 1850s 1860s, the Scovill Co name was used as an abbreviation to fit the space on a small button.
Wallace Markert


B4724-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI206-A03
Albert-GI082-A01
Backmark-Scovill-JML-WH-221
"SCOVILLS / (dot) WATERBURY (dot)", dm, inner solid ring, middle solid ring, outer ring of rays, flat back, used on 2part coat buttons, 1830s 1840s.



B4130-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215-A75

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-052
"""SCOVILL MG. CO"" / ( repetition, three (clusters of 3 dots)), rmdc, used on 2part small buttons, ca1850s. "



BB0646-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A78
Albert-GI088-A07
Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-121
"SCOVILL. MFG. CO." / (star) "WATERBURY." (star), rmdc, used on 2part buttons, ca1850s.
Collection of Ken Darnell


B4396-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A78
Albert-GI088-A07
Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-121
"SCOVILL. MFG. CO." / (star) "WATERBURY." (star), rmdc, used on 2part buttons, ca1850s.



BB0647-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A80

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-131
"SCOVILL. MF'G. CO." / (star)"WATERBURY." (star), rmdc, used on 2part buttons, ca1850s.
Collection of Ken Darnell


B6649-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A77
Albert-GI085-A01
Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-181
"SCOVILL MFG CO" / (dot) "WATERBURY" (dot)", rmdc. Die was used extensively and many minor variations are found, used on 2part buttons, ca1850s - 1860s.



B6334-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Albert-GI091
Albert-GI091-Scovill-Mfg-Co-221
Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-221
"SCOVILL MF'G CO." / (star) "WATERBURY." (star), dm, inner ring of dots, no outer ring, used on 2part coat buttons, ca1860s - 1870s.



B5044-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI228-A06
Albert-GI089-A01
Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-261
"SCOVILL MF'G CO." / (dot) "WATERBURY." (dot), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, periods in text may appear as commas, used on 2part buttons, ca1860s.



BB0627-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI228-A06
Albert-GI089-A01
Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-261
"SCOVILL MF'G CO." / (dot) "WATERBURY." (dot), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, periods in text may appear as commas, used on 2part buttons, ca1860s.
Collection of Ken Darnell


BB0718-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A84

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-261
"SCOVILL MF'G CO." / (dot) "WATERBURY." (dot), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, periods in text may appear as commas, used on 2part buttons, ca1860s.
Collection of Ken Darnell


B5941-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI228-A06
Albert-GI089-A01
Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-261
"SCOVILL MF'G CO." / (dot) "WATERBURY." (dot), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, periods in text may appear as commas, used on 2part buttons, ca1860s.



B6943-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI228-A06
Albert-GI089-A01
Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-261
"SCOVILL MF'G CO." / (dot) "WATERBURY." (dot), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, periods in text may appear as commas, used on 2part buttons, ca1860s.



BB1019-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI228-A06
Albert-GI089-A01
Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-261
"SCOVILL MF'G CO." / (dot) "WATERBURY." (dot), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, periods in text may appear as commas, used on 2part buttons, ca1860s.
Wallace Markert


B5466-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A84

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-261
"SCOVILL MF'G CO." / (dot) "WATERBURY." (dot), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, periods in text may appear as commas, used on 2part buttons, ca1860s.



B5943-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A84

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-261
"SCOVILL MF'G CO." / (dot) "WATERBURY." (dot), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, periods in text may appear as commas, used on 2part buttons, ca1860s.



B7926-01-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A84

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-261
"SCOVILL MF'G CO." / (dot) "WATERBURY." (dot), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, periods in text may appear as commas, used on 2part buttons, ca1860s.
Ten buttons, on original card, buttons were never used.


B6356-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Albert-GI091
Albert-GI091-Scovill-Mfg-Co-304
Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-304
"SCOVILL MFG CO." / (dot) "WATERBURY." (dot), dm, inner ring of dots, no outer ring, used on 2part buttons, ca late 1800s.



B6337-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Albert-GI091
Albert-GI091-Scovill-Mfg-Co-304
Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-304
"SCOVILL MFG CO." / (dot) "WATERBURY." (dot), dm, inner ring of dots, no outer ring, used on 2part buttons, ca late 1800s.



B7885-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI228-A07

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-361
"SCOVILL MF'G CO" / (star) "WATERBURY" (star), dm, stars used as dividers may appear as dots, this due to die wear or weak stampings, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2-part buttons ca 1850s 1860s.



B7923-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A83

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-361
"SCOVILL MF'G CO" / (star) "WATERBURY" (star), dm, stars used as dividers may appear as dots, this due to die wear or weak stampings, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2-part buttons ca 1850s 1860s.



BB0649-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A82

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-361
"SCOVILL MF'G CO" / (star) "WATERBURY" (star), dm, stars used as dividers may appear as dots, this due to die wear or weak stampings, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2-part buttons ca 1850s 1860s.
Collection of Ken Darnell


B4046-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI228-A07

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-361
"SCOVILL MF'G CO" / (star) "WATERBURY" (star), dm, stars used as dividers may appear as dots, this due to die wear or weak stampings, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2-part buttons ca 1850s 1860s.



B5946-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI228-A07

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-361
"SCOVILL MF'G CO" / (star) "WATERBURY" (star), dm, stars used as dividers may appear as dots, this due to die wear or weak stampings, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2-part buttons ca 1850s 1860s.



B7309-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI228-A07

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-361
"SCOVILL MF'G CO" / (star) "WATERBURY" (star), dm, stars used as dividers may appear as dots, this due to die wear or weak stampings, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2-part buttons ca 1850s 1860s.



B7881-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI228-A07

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-361
"SCOVILL MF'G CO" / (star) "WATERBURY" (star), dm, stars used as dividers may appear as dots, this due to die wear or weak stampings, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2-part buttons ca 1850s 1860s.



B8779-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI228-A07

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-361
"SCOVILL MF'G CO" / (star) "WATERBURY" (star), dm, stars used as dividers may appear as dots, this due to die wear or weak stampings, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2-part buttons ca 1850s 1860s.



B8780-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI228-A07

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-361
"SCOVILL MF'G CO" / (star) "WATERBURY" (star), dm, stars used as dividers may appear as dots, this due to die wear or weak stampings, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2-part buttons ca 1850s 1860s.



B8781-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI228-A07

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-361
"SCOVILL MF'G CO" / (star) "WATERBURY" (star), dm, stars used as dividers may appear as dots, this due to die wear or weak stampings, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2-part buttons ca 1850s 1860s.



B8996-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI228-A07

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-361
"SCOVILL MF'G CO" / (star) "WATERBURY" (star), dm, stars used as dividers may appear as dots, this due to die wear or weak stampings, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2-part buttons ca 1850s 1860s.



B2926-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A83

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-361
"SCOVILL MF'G CO" / (star) "WATERBURY" (star), dm, stars used as dividers may appear as dots, this due to die wear or weak stampings, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2-part buttons ca 1850s 1860s.



BB1015-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A83

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-361
"SCOVILL MF'G CO" / (star) "WATERBURY" (star), dm, stars used as dividers may appear as dots, this due to die wear or weak stampings, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2-part buttons ca 1850s 1860s.
Wallace Markert


B4120-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI212-Uncl-19

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-461
"""SCOVILLS"" / (star) ""MFG. CO."" (star) , rmdc, used on 2part buttons, 1850s, 1860s."



B5057-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215-A85

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-552
"SCOVILL MF'G. CO." / (star) (star) (star), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2part small buttons 1850s, 1860s.



B2930-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215-A85

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-552
"SCOVILL MF'G. CO." / (star) (star) (star), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2part small buttons 1850s, 1860s.



B3043-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215-A85

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-552
"SCOVILL MF'G. CO." / (star) (star) (star), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2part small buttons 1850s, 1860s.



B4566-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215-A85

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-552
"SCOVILL MF'G. CO." / (star) (star) (star), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2part small buttons 1850s, 1860s.



B5112-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215-A85

Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-552
"SCOVILL MF'G. CO." / (star) (star) (star), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2part small buttons 1850s, 1860s.



B8969-01-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Albert-GI090-A01
Albert-GI090-A01
Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-561
"(ribbon with "EXTRA RICH GILT") / (six shields, with "SMFGCO", each letter positioned in an individual shield)", dm, used on 2part buttons, Scovill manufactured 1860s 1870s.



BB0637-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A86

Backmark-Smith-William-H-011
"W. H. SMITH & CO" / (star) "NEW- YORK" (star) rmdc,, used on 2part coat buttons, 1850s.
Collection of Ken Darnell


B6997-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215

Backmark-Smith-William-H-033
"Wm (letter m is small with line under). H. SMITH & CO" / (star) "NEW -YORK" (star), dm,, concentric inner rings, outer ring, used on 2part small buttons, ca 1850s.



B6998-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215

Backmark-Smith-William-H-033
"Wm (letter m is small with line under). H. SMITH & CO" / (star) "NEW -YORK" (star), dm,, concentric inner rings, outer ring, used on 2part small buttons, ca 1850s.



B5994-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A87-v2
Albert-GI085-A07
Backmark-Smith-William-H-042
"WM. H. SMITH & CO" / (dot) "NEW -YORK" (dot), rmdc, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1850s.



B7615-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A87-v1
Albert-GI085-A07
Backmark-Smith-William-H-042
"WM. H. SMITH & CO" / (dot) "NEW -YORK" (dot), rmdc, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1850s.



BB0661-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI206-F05-v3

Backmark-Smith-William-H-042
"WM. H. SMITH & CO" / (dot) "NEW -YORK" (dot), rmdc, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1850s.
Collection of Ken Darnell


BB0635-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI206-F05-v2

Backmark-Smith-William-H-042
"WM. H. SMITH & CO" / (dot) "NEW -YORK" (dot), rmdc, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1850s.
Collection of Ken Darnell


B2707-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI206-F05-v1

Backmark-Smith-William-H-042
"WM. H. SMITH & CO" / (dot) "NEW -YORK" (dot), rmdc, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1850s.



B8998-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI206-F05-v1

Backmark-Smith-William-H-042
"WM. H. SMITH & CO" / (dot) "NEW -YORK" (dot), rmdc, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1850s.



B9663-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A87-v2
Albert-GI085-A07
Backmark-Smith-William-H-042
"WM. H. SMITH & CO" / (dot) "NEW -YORK" (dot), rmdc, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1850s.
Shank appears to have been re-soldered.


B8997-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI206-F05-v3

Backmark-Smith-William-H-042
"WM. H. SMITH & CO" / (dot) "NEW -YORK" (dot), rmdc, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1850s.



B4121-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI206-F05-v2

Backmark-Smith-William-H-042
"WM. H. SMITH & CO" / (dot) "NEW -YORK" (dot), rmdc, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1850s.



B0134-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI206-F05-v1

Backmark-Smith-William-H-042
"WM. H. SMITH & CO" / (dot) "NEW -YORK" (dot), rmdc, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1850s.
Ridgeway collection, gift to Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Museum


B8385-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI206-F05-v1

Backmark-Smith-William-H-042
"WM. H. SMITH & CO" / (dot) "NEW -YORK" (dot), rmdc, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1850s.



B8999-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215

Backmark-Smith-William-H-043
"WM. H. SMITH & CO." / "NEW -YORK.", rmdc, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1850s.



B3278-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI212-Uncl-24

Backmark-Smith-William-H-044
"WM. H. SMITH & CO" / (dot) "NEW YORK" (dot), dm, no rings, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1850s.



B2043-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215-A89

Backmark-Smith-William-H-051
"W. H. SMITH. & CO" / (dot) "N. YORK" (dot), dm, inner and outer rings, depressed shank well, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1850s.



BB0626-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A94-silvered
Albert-GI088-A08
Backmark-Steele-Johnson-092
"STEELE." / (&) "JOHNSON." (&), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, depressed shank well, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1850s, 1860s.
Collection of Ken Darnell


B6947-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A94-gilded
Albert-GI088-A08
Backmark-Steele-Johnson-092
"STEELE." / (&) "JOHNSON." (&), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, depressed shank well, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1850s, 1860s.



B3760-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A94-silvered
Albert-GI088-A08
Backmark-Steele-Johnson-092
"STEELE." / (&) "JOHNSON." (&), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, depressed shank well, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1850s, 1860s.



B7618-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A94-silvered
Albert-GI088-A08
Backmark-Steele-Johnson-092
"STEELE." / (&) "JOHNSON." (&), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, depressed shank well, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1850s, 1860s.



B4000-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A94-gilded
Albert-GI088-A08
Backmark-Steele-Johnson-092
"STEELE." / (&) "JOHNSON." (&), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, depressed shank well, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1850s, 1860s.



B4131-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A94-gilded
Albert-GI088-A08
Backmark-Steele-Johnson-092
"STEELE." / (&) "JOHNSON." (&), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, depressed shank well, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1850s, 1860s.



B5109-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A93
Albert-GI085-A08
Backmark-Steele-Johnson-101
"STEELE (dot) (&) (dot) JOHNSON" / (dot), dm, inner ring of dots, outer solid ring, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1850s, 1860s.



B8584-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Albert-GI092-A05
Albert-GI092-A05
Backmark-Steele-Johnson-151
"S. &. J.", ((floral) (star) (floral)) "LONDON" ((floral) (star) (floral))", dm, inner ring of slashes, outer ring of dots, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1860s.



BB0639-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A96

Backmark-Tiffany-Co-012
"TIFFANY & CO. / (star) NEW (dot) YORK (star)", dm)
Collection of Ken Darnell


B7795-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Albert-GI092
Albert-GI092-Trelon-Weldon-Weil-021
Backmark-Trelon-Weldon-Weil-021
"T. W & W / (anchor) PARIS (flaming bomb)", dm, inner ring of dots, no outer ring, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s, probably post war.



B5050-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI228-A10

Backmark-Waterbury-Button-Co-081
"WATERBURY BUTTON CO. / (star) (star) // WATERBURY / (graphic) CONN (graphic)", dm, two middle rings, one is solid and other resembles twisted rope, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s. WBC continued to use this mark after the Civil War.



B5049-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI228-A10

Backmark-Waterbury-Button-Co-081
"WATERBURY BUTTON CO. / (star) (star) // WATERBURY / (graphic) CONN (graphic)", dm, two middle rings, one is solid and other resembles twisted rope, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s. WBC continued to use this mark after the Civil War.



B6948-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI228-A10

Backmark-Waterbury-Button-Co-081
"WATERBURY BUTTON CO. / (star) (star) // WATERBURY / (graphic) CONN (graphic)", dm, two middle rings, one is solid and other resembles twisted rope, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s. WBC continued to use this mark after the Civil War.



B6941-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI228-A09
Albert-GI089-A02
Backmark-Waterbury-Button-Co-091
"WATERBURY BUTTON CO. / (additional border encircles "WATERBURY CON")), dm, inner ring of dots, and outer ring of dots, used on 2part buttons, ca 1866, post Civil War.



B6332-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI228-A09
Albert-GI089-A02
Backmark-Waterbury-Button-Co-091
"WATERBURY BUTTON CO. / (additional border encircles "WATERBURY CON")), dm, inner ring of dots, and outer ring of dots, used on 2part buttons, ca 1866, post Civil War.



B6333-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI228

Backmark-Waterbury-Button-Co-202
"WATERBURY BUTTON CO. / (star)", dm, sans serif lettering, no rings, used on 2part buttons, late 1800s.



B6335-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI228

Backmark-Waterbury-Button-Co-213
"WATERBURY BUTTON CO. / (star)", dm, inner rings of dots, no outer ring, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s and post war.



B0343-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI228

Backmark-Waterbury-Button-Co-213
"WATERBURY BUTTON CO. / (star)", dm, inner rings of dots, no outer ring, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s and post war.
Ridgeway collection, gift to Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Museum


B9001-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI091

Backmark-Waterbury-Button-Co-241
"WATERBURY BUTTON CO. / (star)(star)", dmdc, used on 2part buttons, ca late 1850's - 1865.



B7888-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI091

Backmark-Waterbury-Button-Co-241
"WATERBURY BUTTON CO. / (star)(star)", dmdc, used on 2part buttons, ca late 1850's - 1865.



B7889-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI228

Backmark-Waterbury-Button-Co-251
"WATERBURY BUTTON CO.", three (star)), dm, sans serif lettering, outer ring of dots, no inner ring, used on 2part buttons, ca late 1800s.



B5059-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI228

Backmark-Waterbury-Button-Co-262
"WATERBURY BUTTON CO. / (star)", dm, inner ring of slashes, resembles twisted rope, no outer ring, used on 2part buttons, 1860s-1870s.



B3055-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI228

Backmark-Waterbury-Button-Co-262
"WATERBURY BUTTON CO. / (star)", dm, inner ring of slashes, resembles twisted rope, no outer ring, used on 2part buttons, 1860s-1870s.



B9999-M1058-01-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI209-A01-v2
Albert-GI083-A01
Backmark-Young-Smith-031
"YOUNG SMITH & CO" / (dot) "NEW YORK" (dot)", dm, two inner rings of dots, no outer ring, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1840s 1850s.



B7769-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI209-A01-v1
Albert-GI083-A01
Backmark-Young-Smith-031
"YOUNG SMITH & CO" / (dot) "NEW YORK" (dot)", dm, two inner rings of dots, no outer ring, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1840s 1850s.



B7878-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI206-B02
Albert-GI082-B02
Backmark-Young-Smith-031
"YOUNG SMITH & CO" / (dot) "NEW YORK" (dot)", dm, two inner rings of dots, no outer ring, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1840s 1850s.



B9999-M1058-02-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI209-A01-v2
Albert-GI083-A01
Backmark-Young-Smith-031
"YOUNG SMITH & CO" / (dot) "NEW YORK" (dot)", dm, two inner rings of dots, no outer ring, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1840s 1850s.



B2423-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI209-A01-v1
Albert-GI083-A01
Backmark-Young-Smith-031
"YOUNG SMITH & CO" / (dot) "NEW YORK" (dot)", dm, two inner rings of dots, no outer ring, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1840s 1850s.



B4118-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI209-A01-v1
Albert-GI083-A01
Backmark-Young-Smith-031
"YOUNG SMITH & CO" / (dot) "NEW YORK" (dot)", dm, two inner rings of dots, no outer ring, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1840s 1850s.



B6498-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI206-C02
Albert-GI082-C01
Backmark-Young-Smith-122
"YOUNG. SMITH & Co" / (dot) "N. YORK" (dot), rm inner concentric rings, no outer rings, used on 2part coat buttons ca 1840s.



B9002-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A97

Backmark-Young-Smith-141
"YOUNG. SMITH & CO" / (star)" N. Y." (star) rmdc, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1850s.



B0002-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A97

Backmark-Young-Smith-141
"YOUNG. SMITH & CO" / (star)" N. Y." (star) rmdc, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1850s.
Ridgeway collection, gift to Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Museum


B9999-M1058-03-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI209-As01
Albert-GI083-Av01
Backmark-Young-Smith-151
"Y. SMITH & CO" / (star) "NEW YORK", dm, inner rings of dots, no outer ring, used on 2part small buttons, 1840's.



B9999-M1058-04-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI209-As01
Albert-GI083-Av01
Backmark-Young-Smith-151
"Y. SMITH & CO" / (star) "NEW YORK", dm, inner rings of dots, no outer ring, used on 2part small buttons, 1840's.



B7884-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A98

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-221
"EXTRA." / (star) "QUALITY." (star)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, depression around shank, tail of Q crowds the ring of dots, used on 2part coat buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson 1850s 1860s.



BB0638-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A98

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-221
"EXTRA." / (star) "QUALITY." (star)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, depression around shank, tail of Q crowds the ring of dots, used on 2part coat buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson 1850s 1860s.
Collection of Ken Darnell


B6782-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A98

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-221
"EXTRA." / (star) "QUALITY." (star)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, depression around shank, tail of Q crowds the ring of dots, used on 2part coat buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson 1850s 1860s.



B7200-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-223
"EXTRA" / (star) "QUALITY" (star)", dm, inner and outer solid rings, depression around shank, tail of Q crowds the ring of dots, used on 2part coat buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson 1850s 1860s.



B2049-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-223
"EXTRA" / (star) "QUALITY" (star)", dm, inner and outer solid rings, depression around shank, tail of Q crowds the ring of dots, used on 2part coat buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson 1850s 1860s.



B3044-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-232
"EXTRA." / (star) "QUALITY." (star)", dm, stamping is crude, some letters, punctuation and the stars may not be fully formed, no rings, depression around shank, used on 2part small buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s, 1860s Civil War period, and some patterns were manufactured after the war.



B3045-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-232
"EXTRA." / (star) "QUALITY." (star)", dm, stamping is crude, some letters, punctuation and the stars may not be fully formed, no rings, depression around shank, used on 2part small buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s, 1860s Civil War period, and some patterns were manufactured after the war.
Ridgeway collection, gift to Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Museum


B4476-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-232
"EXTRA." / (star) "QUALITY." (star)", dm, stamping is crude, some letters, punctuation and the stars may not be fully formed, no rings, depression around shank, used on 2part small buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s, 1860s Civil War period, and some patterns were manufactured after the war.



B2603-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-241
(graphic of floral) / (ribbon of dots, with (star) "EXTRA" (dot) "QUALITY" (star))", dm, the floral graphic is above the shank, the ribbon is below the shank with counter clockwise text, used on 2part buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson 1860s.



B5978-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI225-A02

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-332
"EXTRA" / (star) "QUALITY" (star) dm, single inner ring of elongated dots, no outer ring, used on 2part coat buttons, manufactured by Waterbury Button Co, 1860s. Some patterns bearing this mark were manufactured after the Civil War.



B5098-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI225-A02

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-332
"EXTRA" / (star) "QUALITY" (star) dm, single inner ring of elongated dots, no outer ring, used on 2part coat buttons, manufactured by Waterbury Button Co, 1860s. Some patterns bearing this mark were manufactured after the Civil War.



B6104-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI225-A02

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-332
"EXTRA" / (star) "QUALITY" (star) dm, single inner ring of elongated dots, no outer ring, used on 2part coat buttons, manufactured by Waterbury Button Co, 1860s. Some patterns bearing this mark were manufactured after the Civil War.



B9664-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI225-A02

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-332
"EXTRA" / (star) "QUALITY" (star) dm, single inner ring of elongated dots, no outer ring, used on 2part coat buttons, manufactured by Waterbury Button Co, 1860s. Some patterns bearing this mark were manufactured after the Civil War.



BB0628-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A99-101

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-381
"EXTRA" / ((dot) (star) (dot)) "QUALITY" ((dot) (star) (dot))", rmdc, used on 2part buttons, manufactured by Waterbury Button Co 1850s.
Collection of Ken Darnell


B4001-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A99-101

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-381
"EXTRA" / ((dot) (star) (dot)) "QUALITY" ((dot) (star) (dot))", rmdc, used on 2part buttons, manufactured by Waterbury Button Co 1850s.



B8569-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A99-101

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-381
"EXTRA" / ((dot) (star) (dot)) "QUALITY" ((dot) (star) (dot))", rmdc, used on 2part buttons, manufactured by Waterbury Button Co 1850s.



B8968-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A99-101

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-381
"EXTRA" / ((dot) (star) (dot)) "QUALITY" ((dot) (star) (dot))", rmdc, used on 2part buttons, manufactured by Waterbury Button Co 1850s.



B2630-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-382
"EXTRA" / ((dot) (star) (dot)) "QUALITY" ((dot) (star) (dot))", dm, inner and outer solid rings, used on 2part buttons, manufactured by Waterbury Button Co 1850s, 1860s.



B5111-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI228

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-386
"EXTRA" / (star) (flower) (star) "QUALITY" (star) (flower) (star) dm, single inner solid ring, which may be obscured by the shank well, no outer ring, used for 2part small buttons, 1860s, some patterns bearing this mark were manufactured after the Civil War.



B3287-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI228

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-386
"EXTRA" / (star) (flower) (star) "QUALITY" (star) (flower) (star) dm, single inner solid ring, which may be obscured by the shank well, no outer ring, used for 2part small buttons, 1860s, some patterns bearing this mark were manufactured after the Civil War.
Ridgeway collection, gift to Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Museum


B5110-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI228

Backmark-z1-Extra-Quality-386
"EXTRA" / (star) (flower) (star) "QUALITY" (star) (flower) (star) dm, single inner solid ring, which may be obscured by the shank well, no outer ring, used for 2part small buttons, 1860s, some patterns bearing this mark were manufactured after the Civil War.



BB0654-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI218-A03
Albert-GI088-B02
Backmark-z1-Fine-Gold-Plate-111
(graphic of eagle above the shank) / (ribbon with "FINE GOLD PLATE", text is counter clockwise below the shank) , dm, used on 2part coat buttons, 1860s.
Collection of Ken Darnell


BB0655-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A99-103

Backmark-z1-Fine-Gold-Plate-111
(graphic of eagle above the shank) / (ribbon with "FINE GOLD PLATE", text is counter clockwise below the shank) , dm, used on 2part coat buttons, 1860s.
Collection of Ken Darnell


B7032-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI218-A03
Albert-GI088-B02
Backmark-z1-Fine-Gold-Plate-111
(graphic of eagle above the shank) / (ribbon with "FINE GOLD PLATE", text is counter clockwise below the shank) , dm, used on 2part coat buttons, 1860s.



B5980-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A99-103

Backmark-z1-Fine-Gold-Plate-111
(graphic of eagle above the shank) / (ribbon with "FINE GOLD PLATE", text is counter clockwise below the shank) , dm, used on 2part coat buttons, 1860s.



B8971-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI218

Backmark-z1-Fine-Gold-Plate-112
(star, above the shank) / "FINE GOLD PLATE" (text is counterclockwise below the shank), dm, used on 2part buttons 1860s.



B3285-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI218

Backmark-z1-Fine-Gold-Plate-112
(star, above the shank) / "FINE GOLD PLATE" (text is counterclockwise below the shank), dm, used on 2part buttons 1860s.
Ridgeway collection, gift to Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Museum


B8972-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI206

Backmark-z1-Fine-Plated-211
"FINE PLATED" / (dot) (graphic of floral) (dot) ", dm, inner ring of dots, no outer ring, used on 2part buttons 1840s.



BB1427-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215

Backmark-z1-Paris-111
"PARIS" / (dot) (floral wreath with bow) (dot), dm, no rings, depressed shank well, used on 2part buttons, ca 1860s.
Harry Eichman


B8567-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI212-Uncl-14

Backmark-z1-Rich-Imperial-111
"RICH" / "IMPERIAL", dm, script style lettering, inner ring, outer ring of dots, used on 2part buttons, 1840s.



BB0656-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A99-104

Backmark-z1-Superior-Quality-132
"SUPERIOR" / (star) "QUALITY" (star)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2part coat buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s, 1860s.
Collection of Ken Darnell


B6979-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215-A95

Backmark-z1-Superior-Quality-132
"SUPERIOR" / (star) "QUALITY" (star)", dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2part coat buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s, 1860s.



B3154-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI212-Uncl-26

Backmark-z1-Superior-Quality-142
"SUPERIOR" / (star) "QUALITY" (star)", dm, inner ring of dots, no outer ring, used on 2part small buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s, 1860s.



B3151-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI212-Uncl-26

Backmark-z1-Superior-Quality-142
"SUPERIOR" / (star) "QUALITY" (star)", dm, inner ring of dots, no outer ring, used on 2part small buttons, manufactured by Steele & Johnson ca 1850s, 1860s.
Ridgeway collection, gift to Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Museum


BB1428-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI206

Backmark-z1-Superior-Quality-551
"SUPERIOR QUALITY" / (two large balls and one small ball)" rmdc, used on 2part buttons, ca 1840s 1850s.
Harry Eichman


B7797-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI206-C01

Backmark-z1-Superior-Quality-552
"SUPERIOR" / (squiggles) QUALITY (squiggles)", dm, inner and outer solid ring, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1840s 1850s.



B9000-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI206

Backmark-z1-Superior-Quality-554
"SUPERIOR" / (graphic) "QUALITY" (graphic), dm, no rings, used on 2part-coat buttons, manufactured ca 1830s 1840s.



B7035-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI206-E01
Albert-GI082-E01
Backmark-z1-Treble-Plated-111
"TREBLE PLATED" / ((star) (star) (star)) dm, inner solid ring, outer ring of dots, used on 2part buttons, manufactured 1840s 1850s.



B1381-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215

Backmark-z5-no-text-321
blank back (no text), area around shank is either flat or irregularly formed, used on 2part convex buttons.



B6856-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI228-A13

Backmark-z5-no-text-322
blank back (no text), deep shank well, used on 2part convex buttons.



B6805-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI228-A13

Backmark-z5-no-text-322
blank back (no text), deep shank well, used on 2part convex buttons.



B0005-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI237-A01
Albert-GI087-A01
Backmark-z5-no-text-325
blank back (no text), single outer ring, no shank well, dm, used on 2part buttons.
Ridgeway collection, gift to Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Museum


B3635-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215

Backmark-z5-no-text-325
blank back (no text), single outer ring, no shank well, dm, used on 2part buttons.
Ridgeway collection, gift to Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Museum


B1912-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215

Backmark-z5-no-text-325
blank back (no text), single outer ring, no shank well, dm, used on 2part buttons.



B3051-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215

Backmark-z5-no-text-325
blank back (no text), single outer ring, no shank well, dm, used on 2part buttons.
Ridgeway collection, gift to Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Museum


B5610-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215

Backmark-z5-no-text-325
blank back (no text), single outer ring, no shank well, dm, used on 2part buttons.
Ridgeway collection, gift to Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Museum


B2057-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215

Backmark-z5-no-text-325
blank back (no text), single outer ring, no shank well, dm, used on 2part buttons.



B2059-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215

Backmark-z5-no-text-325
blank back (no text), single outer ring, no shank well, dm, used on 2part buttons.



B2375-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215

Backmark-z5-no-text-325
blank back (no text), single outer ring, no shank well, dm, used on 2part buttons.
Ridgeway collection, gift to Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Museum


B3916-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215

Backmark-z5-no-text-325
blank back (no text), single outer ring, no shank well, dm, used on 2part buttons.
Ridgeway collection, gift to Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Museum


B4133-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215

Backmark-z5-no-text-325
blank back (no text), single outer ring, no shank well, dm, used on 2part buttons.



B3060-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI228-A13

Backmark-z5-no-text-327
blank back (no text), two narrow middle rings, shank is not depressded, used on 2part buttons.



B5261-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215

Backmark-z5-no-text-327
blank back (no text), two narrow middle rings, shank is not depressded, used on 2part buttons.



B3066-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI228-A13

Backmark-z5-no-text-327
blank back (no text), two narrow middle rings, shank is not depressded, used on 2part buttons.



B2391-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215

Backmark-z5-no-text-327
blank back (no text), two narrow middle rings, shank is not depressded, used on 2part buttons.
Ridgeway collection, gift to Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Museum


B3156-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215

Backmark-z5-no-text-327
blank back (no text), two narrow middle rings, shank is not depressded, used on 2part buttons.
Ridgeway collection, gift to Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Museum


B5260-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-small
Tice-GI215

Backmark-z5-no-text-332
blank back (no text), single ring of dots, used on 2part buttons, manufactured 1850s 1860s.



B4134-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215

Backmark-z5-no-text-333
blank back (no text), inner and outer ring of dots, used on 2part buttons, 1850s 1860s.



B3289-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215

Backmark-z5-no-text-351
blank back (no text), with channel, used on 2part buttons, manufactured by Scovill 1850s 1860s.
Ridgeway collection, gift to Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Museum


B3993-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215

Backmark-z5-no-text-351
blank back (no text), with channel, used on 2part buttons, manufactured by Scovill 1850s 1860s.



B3052-###
Button-1223-Infantry-eagle-I-2part
Federal Army Infantry button, 2part.

The 2part button was the primary Army infantry button used in the Civil War.

Federal infantry symbolism, eagle with I in shield, arrows for war, olive branch for peace.
2part-coat
Tice-GI215

Backmark-z5-no-text-351
blank back (no text), with channel, used on 2part buttons, manufactured by Scovill 1850s 1860s.
Ridgeway collection, gift to Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Museum




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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.
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