A virtual examination of artifacts of the American Civil War
by Harry Ridgeway
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Ridgeway Civil War Research Center A virtual examination of artifacts of the American Civil War |
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by Harry Ridgeway |
| Button-2331-Navy-anchor-2part Button-2331-Navy-anchor-2part Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, intended for junior Naval officers. Federal Navy button, Chief Petty Officer. Federal Navy button, 2part, fouled-anchor. Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, use for junior Naval officers began around 1840, but most bear post Civil War backmarks. British Navy also used this design and British marks could signifiy either American or Engish military. Civilian use of naval themes are also popular and those with fancy designs are likely meant for civilian use. 2part Tice-NA236 Albert-NA131   Details click: http://relicman.com/Button-2331-Navy-anchor-2part.html |
| B9686-### Button-2331-Navy-anchor-2part Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, intended for junior Naval officers. Federal Navy button, Chief Petty Officer. Federal Navy button, 2part, fouled-anchor. Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, use for junior Naval officers began around 1840, but most bear post Civil War backmarks. British Navy also used this design and British marks could signifiy either American or Engish military. Civilian use of naval themes are also popular and those with fancy designs are likely meant for civilian use. 2part-coat Tice-NA236 Albert-NA131 Backmark-Evans-D-081 "D. EVANS & CO. / (star) ATTLEBORO MASS (star)", dm, inner ring of leaves resembling a wreath, no outer ring, used on 2part flat coat buttons, manufactured after the Civil War.   |
| BB1334-### Button-2331-Navy-anchor-2part Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, intended for junior Naval officers. Federal Navy button, Chief Petty Officer. Federal Navy button, 2part, fouled-anchor. Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, use for junior Naval officers began around 1840, but most bear post Civil War backmarks. British Navy also used this design and British marks could signifiy either American or Engish military. Civilian use of naval themes are also popular and those with fancy designs are likely meant for civilian use. 2part-coat Tice-NA236 Albert-NA131 Backmark-Hassam-Frederick-F-011 "F. K. HASSAM." / (three star) "BOSTON" (three star)", dm, inner ring of slashes, no outer ring, used on 2part coat buttons, ca 1850s 1860's. Some patterns bearing this mark may have been manufactured after the Civil War. Greg Clark   |
| BB0463-### Button-2331-Navy-anchor-2part Fed Navy ensign Federal Navy button, 2part, fouled-anchor. Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, use for junior Naval officers began around 1840, but most bear post Civil War backmarks. British Navy also used this design and British marks could signifiy either American or Engish military. Civilian use of naval themes are also popular and those with fancy designs are likely meant for civilian use. 2part-coat Tice-NA236 Albert-NA131 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. Collection of Ken Darnell |
| BB0465-### Button-2331-Navy-anchor-2part Fed Navy ensign Federal Navy button, 2part, fouled-anchor. Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, use for junior Naval officers began around 1840, but most bear post Civil War backmarks. British Navy also used this design and British marks could signifiy either American or Engish military. Civilian use of naval themes are also popular and those with fancy designs are likely meant for civilian use. 2part-coat Tice-NA236-A02 Albert-NA131 Backmark-Horstmann-WH-242 "HORSTMANN / (graphic +) PHILA (A is small with dot under) & NEW - YORK (graphic +)", dm, inner and outer rings, depression around shank can give impression of a second inner ring, used on 2part buttons, manufactured for Horstmann ca 1860s, manufacture continued after the Civil War. Collection of Ken Darnell   |
| BB1340-### Button-2331-Navy-anchor-2part Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, intended for junior Naval officers. Federal Navy button, Chief Petty Officer. Federal Navy button, 2part, fouled-anchor. Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, use for junior Naval officers began around 1840, but most bear post Civil War backmarks. British Navy also used this design and British marks could signifiy either American or Engish military. Civilian use of naval themes are also popular and those with fancy designs are likely meant for civilian use. 2part-coat Tice-NA236-A02 Albert-NA131 Backmark-Horstmann-WH-242 "HORSTMANN / (graphic +) PHILA (A is small with dot under) & NEW - YORK (graphic +)", dm, inner and outer rings, depression around shank can give impression of a second inner ring, used on 2part buttons, manufactured for Horstmann ca 1860s, manufacture continued after the Civil War. Greg Clark   |
| B9685-### Button-2331-Navy-anchor-2part Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, intended for junior Naval officers. Federal Navy button, Chief Petty Officer. Federal Navy button, 2part, fouled-anchor. Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, use for junior Naval officers began around 1840, but most bear post Civil War backmarks. British Navy also used this design and British marks could signifiy either American or Engish military. Civilian use of naval themes are also popular and those with fancy designs are likely meant for civilian use. 2part-coat Tice-NA236 Albert-NA131 Backmark-Horstmann-WH-315 """HORSTMANN PHILADELPHIA / (dot)"", dm, no rings, used on 2part buttons, manufactured ca late 1800s 1900s. "   |
| BB1342-### Button-2331-Navy-anchor-2part Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, intended for junior Naval officers. Federal Navy button, Chief Petty Officer. Federal Navy button, 2part, fouled-anchor. Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, use for junior Naval officers began around 1840, but most bear post Civil War backmarks. British Navy also used this design and British marks could signifiy either American or Engish military. Civilian use of naval themes are also popular and those with fancy designs are likely meant for civilian use. 2part-coat Tice-NA236 Albert-NA131 Backmark-Schuyler-041 "SCHUYLER. H & G." / (dot) "NEW -YORK." (dot)", rmdc, used on 2part buttons, manufactured by Scovill ca 1850s. Greg Clark   |
| B9683-### Button-2331-Navy-anchor-2part Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, intended for junior Naval officers. Federal Navy button, Chief Petty Officer. Federal Navy button, 2part, fouled-anchor. Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, use for junior Naval officers began around 1840, but most bear post Civil War backmarks. British Navy also used this design and British marks could signifiy either American or Engish military. Civilian use of naval themes are also popular and those with fancy designs are likely meant for civilian use. 2part-coat Tice-NA236 Albert-NA131 Backmark-Schuyler-041 "SCHUYLER. H & G." / (dot) "NEW -YORK." (dot)", rmdc, used on 2part buttons, manufactured by Scovill ca 1850s.   |
| BB1224-### Button-2331-Navy-anchor-2part Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, intended for junior Naval officers. Federal Navy button, Chief Petty Officer. Federal Navy button, 2part, fouled-anchor. Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, use for junior Naval officers began around 1840, but most bear post Civil War backmarks. British Navy also used this design and British marks could signifiy either American or Engish military. Civilian use of naval themes are also popular and those with fancy designs are likely meant for civilian use. 2part-small Tice-NA236 Albert-NA131 Backmark-Scovill-Co-031 "SCOVILLS & Co, (four stars)", dm, two inner rings, no outer ring, used on 2part small buttons, 1840s 1850s. Harry Eichman   |
| BB0462-### Button-2331-Navy-anchor-2part Fed Navy ensign Federal Navy button, 2part, fouled-anchor. Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, use for junior Naval officers began around 1840, but most bear post Civil War backmarks. British Navy also used this design and British marks could signifiy either American or Engish military. Civilian use of naval themes are also popular and those with fancy designs are likely meant for civilian use. 2part-coat Tice-NA236-A01 Albert-NA131 Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-141 "SCOVILL MF'G CO." / (dot) "WATERBURY." (dot), rmdc, used on 2part buttons, ca1850s. Collection of Ken Darnell   |
| B4286-### Button-2331-Navy-anchor-2part Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, intended for junior Naval officers. Federal Navy button, Chief Petty Officer. Federal Navy button, 2part, fouled-anchor. Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, use for junior Naval officers began around 1840, but most bear post Civil War backmarks. British Navy also used this design and British marks could signifiy either American or Engish military. Civilian use of naval themes are also popular and those with fancy designs are likely meant for civilian use. 2part-coat Tice-NA236-A01 Albert-NA131 Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-141 "SCOVILL MF'G CO." / (dot) "WATERBURY." (dot), rmdc, used on 2part buttons, ca1850s.   |
| BB1341-### Button-2331-Navy-anchor-2part Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, intended for junior Naval officers. Federal Navy button, Chief Petty Officer. Federal Navy button, 2part, fouled-anchor. Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, use for junior Naval officers began around 1840, but most bear post Civil War backmarks. British Navy also used this design and British marks could signifiy either American or Engish military. Civilian use of naval themes are also popular and those with fancy designs are likely meant for civilian use. 2part-coat Tice-NA236 Albert-NA131 Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-281 "SCOVILL MF'G CO." / (shield) "WATERBURY." (shield), dm, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2part buttons, ca1850s 1860s. Greg Clark   |
| BB1335-### Button-2331-Navy-anchor-2part Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, intended for junior Naval officers. Federal Navy button, Chief Petty Officer. Federal Navy button, 2part, fouled-anchor. Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, use for junior Naval officers began around 1840, but most bear post Civil War backmarks. British Navy also used this design and British marks could signifiy either American or Engish military. Civilian use of naval themes are also popular and those with fancy designs are likely meant for civilian use. 2part-coat Tice-NA236 Albert-NA131 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. Greg Clark   |
| B7002-### Button-2331-Navy-anchor-2part Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, intended for junior Naval officers. Federal Navy button, Chief Petty Officer. Federal Navy button, 2part, fouled-anchor. Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, use for junior Naval officers began around 1840, but most bear post Civil War backmarks. British Navy also used this design and British marks could signifiy either American or Engish military. Civilian use of naval themes are also popular and those with fancy designs are likely meant for civilian use. 2part-small coat Tice-NA236 Albert-NA131 Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-382 "SCOVILL. MFG. CO." / (star) "Waterbury." (star)", dm, star dividers and periods may be weak or appear as dots, depressed shank well, no rings, used on 2part buttons 1860s and continued after the Civil War.   |
| B7716-### Button-2331-Navy-anchor-2part Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, intended for junior Naval officers. Federal Navy button, Chief Petty Officer. Federal Navy button, 2part, fouled-anchor. Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, use for junior Naval officers began around 1840, but most bear post Civil War backmarks. British Navy also used this design and British marks could signifiy either American or Engish military. Civilian use of naval themes are also popular and those with fancy designs are likely meant for civilian use. 2part-small coat Tice-NA236 Albert-NA131 Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-382 "SCOVILL. MFG. CO." / (star) "Waterbury." (star)", dm, star dividers and periods may be weak or appear as dots, depressed shank well, no rings, used on 2part buttons 1860s and continued after the Civil War.   |
| B9570-### Button-2331-Navy-anchor-2part Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, intended for junior Naval officers. Federal Navy button, Chief Petty Officer. Federal Navy button, 2part, fouled-anchor. Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, use for junior Naval officers began around 1840, but most bear post Civil War backmarks. British Navy also used this design and British marks could signifiy either American or Engish military. Civilian use of naval themes are also popular and those with fancy designs are likely meant for civilian use. 2part-small Tice-NA236 Albert-NA131 Backmark-Scovill-Mfg-Co-531 "SCOVILL." / MFG. CO.", dm, no rings, used on 2part small buttons, 1860s.   |
| B7949-### Button-2331-Navy-anchor-2part Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, intended for junior Naval officers. Federal Navy button, Chief Petty Officer. Federal Navy button, 2part, fouled-anchor. Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, use for junior Naval officers began around 1840, but most bear post Civil War backmarks. British Navy also used this design and British marks could signifiy either American or Engish military. Civilian use of naval themes are also popular and those with fancy designs are likely meant for civilian use. 2part-small Tice-NA236 Albert-NA131 Backmark-Steele-Johnson-111 "STEELE (&) JOHNSON" / (dot), dm, no rings, depressed shank well may resemble an inner ring, used on 2part small buttons, ca 1850s, 1860s.   |
| B9687-### Button-2331-Navy-anchor-2part Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, intended for junior Naval officers. Federal Navy button, Chief Petty Officer. Federal Navy button, 2part, fouled-anchor. Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, use for junior Naval officers began around 1840, but most bear post Civil War backmarks. British Navy also used this design and British marks could signifiy either American or Engish military. Civilian use of naval themes are also popular and those with fancy designs are likely meant for civilian use. 2part-coat Tice-NA236 Albert-NA131 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.   |
| B6687-### Button-2331-Navy-anchor-2part Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, intended for junior Naval officers. Federal Navy button, Chief Petty Officer. Federal Navy button, 2part, fouled-anchor. Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, use for junior Naval officers began around 1840, but most bear post Civil War backmarks. British Navy also used this design and British marks could signifiy either American or Engish military. Civilian use of naval themes are also popular and those with fancy designs are likely meant for civilian use. 2part-coat Tice-NA236 Albert-NA131 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.   |
| B6686-### Button-2331-Navy-anchor-2part Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, intended for junior Naval officers. Federal Navy button, Chief Petty Officer. Federal Navy button, 2part, fouled-anchor. Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, use for junior Naval officers began around 1840, but most bear post Civil War backmarks. British Navy also used this design and British marks could signifiy either American or Engish military. Civilian use of naval themes are also popular and those with fancy designs are likely meant for civilian use. 2part-coat Tice-NA236 Albert-NA131 Backmark-z1-Superior-Quality-561 "SUPERIOR" / (star) "QUALITY" (star)", dm, sans serif lettering, inner and outer rings of dots, used on 2part buttons, late 1800s.   |
| BB0464-### Button-2331-Navy-anchor-2part Fed Navy ensign Federal Navy button, 2part, fouled-anchor. Navy symbolism, fouled anchor, use for junior Naval officers began around 1840, but most bear post Civil War backmarks. British Navy also used this design and British marks could signifiy either American or Engish military. Civilian use of naval themes are also popular and those with fancy designs are likely meant for civilian use. 2part-coat Tice-NA236 Albert-NA131 Backmark-z1-Treble-Gilt-242 "TREBLE" / ((star) (star) (star) (star)) "GILT" ((star) (star) (star) (star)), dm, inner ring of dots, no outer ring, used on 2part coat buttons, manufactured by D Evans 1850s, 1860s. Some patterns bearing this mark were manufactured after the Civil War. Collection of Ken Darnell   |
| Ridgeway Civil War Research Center, buttons, A virtual examination of artifacts of the American Civil War. Buttons of the American Civil War. Presented are buttons, manufactured 1800 to 20th century, emphasis on military buttons and those from the American Civil War, 1861 to 1865. Research center, buttons, click: http://relicman.com/Button-0000.html     Research center, buttons, click: http://relicman.com/Button-0000.html |
| Ridgeway Civil War Research Center, button backmarks, A virtual examination of artifacts of the American Civil War. Button backmarks. Research center, button backmarks, click: http://relicman.com/Backmark-000.html     Research center, button backmarks, click: http://relicman.com/Backmark-000.html |
| Ridgeway Civil War Research Center, All, A virtual examination of artifacts of the American Civil War. Artifacts of the American Civil War. Presented are artifacts, manufactured 1800 to 20th century, emphasis on American Civil War, 1861 to 1865. Research Center, All, click: http://relicman.com/Research-Center-000.html     Research Center, All, click: http://relicman.com/Research-Center-000.html |
Relicman sales catalog, Civil War artifacts and relics: .    All items listed are authentic to the Civil War or as otherwise described. All artillery items listed have been disarmed. Any excavated relics have been recovered from private property with owners permission. All weapons are pre 1898 antique weapons, and are exempt from Federal regulation, no licenses or permits are required. Sale listings click: http://relicman.com/Relicman-Sales-000.html |