This seldom seen artifact is a very good excavated example of a three-piece brass button as worn on Wisconsin militia uniforms. Examples of this button were most likely worn on uniforms of the 4^th thru the 8^th Wisconsin between 1860 and 1865. Of coat-size, this staff button is of three-piece construction with an outer ring border that has oxidized and shows rusting.  Face and back good with most of the original gold gilt on the face. Face has a very slight thumb depression. Button is good and is classed as a WC200D1 in Tice’s reference volume. The circular, high convex, 22-mm brass device exhibits a state seal at the center of a shield with a plow and crossed shovel and pick. Shield is flanked by a sailor and a yeoman, all on a lined field.   Back side excellent with shank strong and intact. Backmark of EXTRA QUALITY*. This State of Wisconsin general use uniform button is a fine addition to any Civil War button display or Wisconsin-focused collection.

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