FEDERAL RIFLEMAN'S BUTTON

FEDERAL RIFLEMAN'S BUTTON

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Item Code: 622-138

Circa 1860'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.  Partially worn BM:  "SCOVILL MF'G CO. / (dot) WATERBURY. (dot) " dm between rings of dots. Darkened gilt patina shows wear.  Shank present & straight.  Albert's RF17/19, Tice's RF212/215A43.

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