$135.00 SOLD
Originally $175.00
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Item Code: 558-1359
This artifact is a dug example of a Virginia State seal brass button as worn on many Virginia soldiers' uniforms. Recovered from a location in the Richmond, VA area, the good condition, convex shaped, coat-size button is of two-piece construction with a border. Face shows some surface rust and areas of light green verdigris with no depressions or dents. The backmark of "HORSTMANN & ALLIEN / NY" is displayed on the back. Backside surface exhibits rust oxidation and verdigris. Shank remains strong and tight. The circular, 22-mm, 2-piece brass button exhibits the State seal of Virginia displayed on an unlined field. Button is complete and is classed as a VA15B in A.H. Albert's reference volume. This nice condition Virginia State seal button to addition to any Civil War button display or Virginia collection.
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