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CONFEDERATE MANUSCRIPT “C” COAT BUTTON

CONFEDERATE MANUSCRIPT “C” COAT BUTTON

This is a non-dug manuscript “C” cavalry button as used by the Confederacy.  Coat size. Face is bright with beautiful details. The back displays the maker’s backmark, “Halfmann & Taylor .… (844-43). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY COAT BUTTON, CS101A

CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY COAT BUTTON, CS101A

Stippled Roman “A”. BM: H T & B MANCHESTER.  [ss] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY… (844-36). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE ENGINEER'S COAT BUTTON

CONFEDERATE ENGINEER'S COAT BUTTON

Stippled “E”.  CS153A.  BM: H T & B / MANCHESTER.   [ld][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH… (844-40). Learn More »

RELIC VIRGINIA COAT BUTTON

RELIC VIRGINIA COAT BUTTON

This “dug” button has a beautiful face. The state seal in center surrounded by motto. The right amount of gilt remains to highlight all details on the button face. A smooth brown patina under the… (1235-17). Learn More »

RARE VOLTIGEUR COAT BUTTON

RARE VOLTIGEUR COAT BUTTON

Federal Voltigeur coat button, eagle with “V” in shield. Two-piece, convex button, coat size, 20mm. Heavy, straight shank. Backmark, “SCOVILLS & CO / WATERBURY”. Voltigeurs were a special… (1256-231). Learn More »

RELIC -- MISSISSIPPI INFANTRY COAT BUTTON

RELIC -- MISSISSIPPI INFANTRY COAT BUTTON

Two-piece brass button by “local” maker for state of Mississippi. Large central star with “I” in the middle. “MISSISSIPPI” runs around the perimeter. Brown patina overall with faint traces… (2024-702). Learn More »

RELIC – CONFEDERATE SCRIPT “I” INFANTRY COAT BUTTON

RELIC – CONFEDERATE SCRIPT “I” INFANTRY COAT BUTTON

Two-piece brass button imported from England. Large central Old English, or script “I” in the middle. Button was “dug” but has been well cleaned. The face has been polished nearly bright with… (2024-701). Learn More »

NORTH CAROLINA SUNBURST COAT BUTTON

NORTH CAROLINA SUNBURST COAT BUTTON

Button features "NC" surrounded by a sunburst, made for North Carolina troops. One-piece stamped brass coat button. Measures 22mm. No back mark. Shank missing. This pattern features seven rays. "NC"… (2024-700). Learn More »

LOCAL NORTH CAROLINA STATE SEAL COAT BUTTON

LOCAL NORTH CAROLINA STATE SEAL COAT BUTTON

This is a non-dug North Carolina button with state seal at center, somewhat worn down. “NORTH CAROLINA” present around upper edge.  Coat size. Face is bright. No backmark. Shank is present and… (844-47). Learn More »

LOUISIANA COAT BUTTON

LOUISIANA COAT BUTTON

This is a non-dug Louisiana button with pelican, facing right, feeding young in nest. Lined field with plain and rope borders.  Coat size. Face is bright with beautiful details. The back displays the… (844-46). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE MANUSCRIPT “I” COAT BUTTON

CONFEDERATE MANUSCRIPT “I” COAT BUTTON

This is a non-dug manuscript “I” infantry button as used by the Confederacy.  Coat size. Face is bright with beautiful details. The back displays the maker’s backmark, “Halfmann & Taylor… (844-45). Learn More »

CSA GENERAL SERVICE COAT BUTTON

CSA GENERAL SERVICE COAT BUTTON

Non-dug example has bright face with lined script “C S A” on a plain field. CUFF size. Backmark "S. Buckley & Co/Birmingham". Button is in very fine condition; some minor damage to face below… (844-48). Learn More »

ENGLISH MADE CONFEDERATE INFANTRY SCRIPT “I” CUFF BUTTON

ENGLISH MADE CONFEDERATE INFANTRY SCRIPT “I” CUFF BUTTON

Non-dug example has bright face with lined script “I” on a plain field. CUFF size. Backmark appears to be  Treble Rich Standd. Button is of two-piece construction. Button is in excellent… (844-42). Learn More »

ENGLISH MADE CONFEDERATE INFANTRY SCRIPT “I” COAT BUTTON

ENGLISH MADE CONFEDERATE INFANTRY SCRIPT “I” COAT BUTTON

Non-dug example has bright face with lined script “I” on a plain field. Coat size. Back is marked “S. Isaacs Campbell & Co. London, 71 Jermyn St.” Button is of two-piece… (844-41). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE CAVALRY COAT BUTTON

CONFEDERATE CAVALRY COAT BUTTON

Stippled “C”.  CS126A.  BM: H T & B / MANCHESTER.   [ld][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH… (884-38). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY COAT BUTTON, CS101A

CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY COAT BUTTON, CS101A

Stippled Roman “A”. BM: H T & B MANCHESTER.  [ss] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY… (844-36). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR NORTH CAROLINA STATE SEAL BUTTON WITH STAR BACKMARK, TRACES OF SILVER

CIVIL WAR NORTH CAROLINA STATE SEAL BUTTON WITH STAR BACKMARK, TRACES OF SILVER

Civil War North Carolina state seal button with “NORTH CAROLINA” along the top edge and figures of Liberty and Plenty at center. Unmarked, but with small single star in the channel on the back.… (2024-703). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE INFANTRY BLOCK “I” BUTTON

CONFEDERATE INFANTRY BLOCK “I” BUTTON

Uneven chocolate patina to face; has substantial push to face. Button is somewhat misshapen / out of round.  Shank present though bent. Minor damage to reverse. No discernible backmark. Recovered… (2023-1725D). Learn More »

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BOOK ON BUTTON MAKERS AND DEALERS BY McGUINN & BAZELON

BOOK ON BUTTON MAKERS AND DEALERS BY McGUINN & BAZELON

The title of this book is “AMERICAN MILITARY BUTTON MAKERS AND DEALERS; THEIR BACKMARKS AND DATES” by William F. McGuinn and Bruce S. Bazelon. This is a newly revised edition published in… (1235-528). Learn More »

1976 BICENTENNIAL EDITION OF THE 1973 CLASSIC REFERENCE BOOK ON US BUTTONS BY ALBERT

1976 BICENTENNIAL EDITION OF THE 1973 CLASSIC REFERENCE BOOK ON US BUTTONS BY ALBERT

Good copy of “RECORD OF AMERICAN UNIFORM AND HISTORICAL BUTTONS – BICENTENNIAL EDITION” by Alphaeus H. Albert. This edition was done in 1976 and covers buttons from 1775-1976. Volume meas.… (1235-527). Learn More »


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TWO PEN AND INK DRAWINGS BY ALFRED WAUD / HORATIO WAIT OF BLOCKADING SCENES OFF MOBILE 1863

Working as a special artist for Harpers Weekly from late 1861 through 1865, Alfred R. Waud (1828-1891) is one of the best-known Civil War artists. In postwar years he was connected with Century Magazine, which published numerous accounts of the Civil… (557-12). Learn More »

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