FEDERAL RIFLEMAN'S BUTTON

FEDERAL RIFLEMAN'S BUTTON

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Item Code: 622-131

Circa 1840's - 1850's.  Two piece, convex, coat size button.  Button depicts the eagle with "R" in the shield, intended for officers of riflemen units, who were skilled marksmen; they eventually evolved into modern sharpshooters.  BM:  "R & W. ROBINSON / (star) EXTRA RICH (star)" dm, inner solid ring.  Nice even gilt patina; shank present & straight.  Albert's RF20, Tice's RF222A1.

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