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NEW YORK STATE ARTILLERY NATIONAL GUARD CUFF BUTTON

NEW YORK STATE ARTILLERY NATIONAL GUARD CUFF BUTTON

NY20v.  BM: ROBINSON / EXTRA.  [ss] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY PROGRAM. CLICK HERE FOR OUR… (33-576). Learn More »

$22.00
Originally $31.50

PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL GUARD CUFF SIZE STAFF BUTTON

PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL GUARD CUFF SIZE STAFF BUTTON

PA38v. BM: EXTRA QUALITY.   [ss] [PH:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY PROGRAM. CLICK HERE FOR… (33-569). Learn More »

$22.00
Originally $31.50

PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL GUARD COAT SIZE BUTTON, PA38

PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL GUARD COAT SIZE BUTTON, PA38

BM: * HORSTMANN * N.Y. & PHILADA.  [ss] [ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY… (33-568). Learn More »

$75.00
Originally $100.00

RHODE ISLAND STATE SEAL CUFF STAFF BUTTON

RHODE ISLAND STATE SEAL CUFF STAFF BUTTON

RI7v. BM: D. EVANS & CO. * EXTRA.    [ss] [ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY… (33-561). Learn More »

$7.00
Originally $10.00

RHODE ISLAND: NEWPORT ARTILLERY COAT SIZE BUTTON, RI24

RHODE ISLAND: NEWPORT ARTILLERY COAT SIZE BUTTON, RI24

BM: * SCOVILL MF’G CO. * WATERBURY.  [ss] [ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY… (33-553). Learn More »

$105.00
Originally $140.00

MARYLAND STATE SEAL BUTTON FROM CULP’S HILL

MARYLAND STATE SEAL BUTTON FROM CULP’S HILL

Formerly in the Ron Miller collection, this is a very strong Maryland state seal button recovered on Culp’s Hill. It’s hard to think of a button more emblematic of the struggle of brother against… (286-1400). Learn More »

$395.00
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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 »

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 »

$350.00
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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 »

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 »

$125.00
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NEW YORK 1800-1815 MILITIA BUTTON

NEW YORK 1800-1815 MILITIA BUTTON

Brass one-piece button with a spread-winged eagle over “EXCELSIOR” Face has a light patina. Details are good. Reverse is marked “TREBLE GILT.” Shank is missing. Button is Tice NY040B1 Alberts… (160-530). Learn More »

NON-DUG VIRGINIA STAFF CUFF BUTTON

NON-DUG VIRGINIA STAFF CUFF BUTTON

Beautiful Virginia cuff sized staff officer’s button. Three-piece construction. Virginia state seal with stars above and ribbon below. Complete rim. Straight shank. “SCOVILL MF’G CO. /… (622-414). Learn More »

NEW YORK LIGHT GUARD COAT BUTTON, NY78A

NEW YORK LIGHT GUARD COAT BUTTON, NY78A

Old English “LG” surrounded by a wreath. BM: R&W ROBINSON / EXTRA RICH.  VF+ condition.   [ss][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR… (998-1186). Learn More »

$60.00
Originally $80.00

NEW YORK 71ST REGIMENT COAT BUTTON

NEW YORK 71ST REGIMENT COAT BUTTON

NY61A.  BM: (rmdc) SCOVILL MFG CO. / WATERBURY.  VF condition.   [ss][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED… (998-1184). Learn More »

$75.00
Originally $110.00

CONFEDERATE RIFLEMAN’S BUTTON

CONFEDERATE RIFLEMAN’S BUTTON

CS201A. 25mm. BM: H T & B/MANCHESTER.  [ss] [ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY… (998-1153). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE INFANTRY BUTTON

CONFEDERATE INFANTRY BUTTON

Albert’s CS171A. 25mm. BM: H T & B / MANCHESTER.  [ss][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR… (998-1147). Learn More »

$475.00
Originally $595.00

POST-WAR VIRGINIA STAFF OFFICER’S BUTTON BY HORSTMANN

POST-WAR VIRGINIA STAFF OFFICER’S BUTTON BY HORSTMANN

This three-piece coat size Virginia button has substantial gilt left on the face and good detailing of the figures of the Virginia state seal and the motto on a ribbon on a lined background with an… (1000-2250). Learn More »

$115.00
Originally $145.00

SELECTION OF DETROIT LIGHT GUARD BUTTONS

SELECTION OF DETROIT LIGHT GUARD BUTTONS

Albert’s MG7.  BM: HORSTMANN & ALLIEN NY (rmdc). We have 4 buttons with a card which reads, “Buttons worn on suite of First Company of Light Guard organization in Ypsilanti before the Civil…. Learn More »

REVENUE CUTTER SERVICE COAT BUTTON

REVENUE CUTTER SERVICE COAT BUTTON

FD4A.  BM: “R & W ROBINSON / EXTRA RICH”.  [ss][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY… (998-1085). Learn More »

$175.00
Originally $250.00

CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S BUTTON

CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S BUTTON

CS26B. 21mm. BM: blank.  [ss][ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY PROGRAM. CLICK HERE FOR… (998-1139). Learn More »

$1,250.00
Originally $1,650.00

COAT SIZE NEW YORK STATE SEAL BUTTON EXCAVATED NEAR FREDERICKSBURG, VA

COAT SIZE NEW YORK STATE SEAL BUTTON EXCAVATED NEAR FREDERICKSBURG, VA

Various Civil War backmarks. Most with traces of original gilt finish in recesses.  [ss] [ph:L] Please do not request a specific item. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER… (2023-1709). Learn More »

CUFF SIZE NEW YORK STATE BUTTON EXCAVATED NEAR FREDERICKSBURG, VA

CUFF SIZE NEW YORK STATE BUTTON EXCAVATED NEAR FREDERICKSBURG, VA

Various Civil War backmarks. Traces of gilt finish remain. [ss] [ph:L] Please do not request a specific item. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR… (2023-1711). Learn More »

RHODE ISLAND STATE SEAL CUFF STAFF BUTTON

RHODE ISLAND STATE SEAL CUFF STAFF BUTTON

RI7v. BM: D. EVANS & CO. * EXTRA.    [ss] [ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY… (33-561). Learn More »

$10.00
Originally $15.00

VIRGINIA COAT BUTTON

VIRGINIA COAT BUTTON

Virginia coat-sized button. Backmark reads: “SCOVILL MFG. CO. WATERBURY”. No dents or dings; some oxidation is present on edges but much of original gilt remains. Stand up shank.    [sm]… (2-633). Learn More »

$180.00
Originally $225.00

LOT OF 17 PLATED BUTTONS

LOT OF 17 PLATED BUTTONS

Offered here is a group of 17 plated buttons tied together on a string. These “flat” buttons are slightly domed well made. Constructed of brass and silver plated. Backmark, “I.C. SCHREIBER /… (772-39). Learn More »

PENNSYLVANIA CUFF BUTTON

PENNSYLVANIA CUFF BUTTON

State seal (two horses, crest, eagle on top) over a lined field. Three-piece button. Straight shank. “Extra Quality”. Cuff size. Excellent “non-dug” condition. Face has no dents or wear.… (2022-558). Learn More »

MAINE MILITIA BUTTON (ME4)

MAINE MILITIA BUTTON (ME4)

Large central star in lined field. Chain-like border. One-piece button with straight shank. “Thomas Potts Extra Rich”. Coat size. Moderate gilt remains, wear on high lights.  [jet]… (622-242). Learn More »

$540.00
Originally $600.00

CONFEDERATE LOCAL BUTTON, NON-DUG

CONFEDERATE LOCAL BUTTON, NON-DUG

Alberts CS22A. Backmark blank. Wear to front of eagle’s chest. [ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR… (622-241). Learn More »

$1,395.00
Originally $1,550.00

MAINE MILITIA BUTTON

MAINE MILITIA BUTTON

Alberts ME4. 1 piece. 5 pointed star on a lined field, surrounded by 20 stars. 23 mm. BM: *Treble* Gilt. Shank present.  [ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS… (622-240). Learn More »

$585.00
Originally $650.00

LARGE US DIPLOMATIC BUTTON

LARGE US DIPLOMATIC BUTTON

Approximately 28/29 mm. Unlisted button not in Albert’s button book. Excellent condition with gilt finish. Wing spread American eagle with shield in center of chest. Arrows and olive branch in… (622-198). Learn More »

$180.00
Originally $200.00

CONFEDERATE NAVY CUFF SIZE BUTTON

CONFEDERATE NAVY CUFF SIZE BUTTON

CS55av.  18mm.  BM: COURTNEY & TENNANT.  VF++.  [SS]  [ph:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR… (766-1488). Learn More »

$420.00
Originally $525.00

CONFEDERATE LOCAL ARMY OFFICER’S COAT BUTTON

CONFEDERATE LOCAL ARMY OFFICER’S COAT BUTTON

CS42A; BM: blank with a depressed channel. 22mm. Excavated with very nice patina with lots of gilt. Shank has been glued in place. Slight push on front.  [ss]… (766-1464). Learn More »

$1,600.00
Originally $2,000.00

RHODE ISLAND COAT BUTTON

RHODE ISLAND COAT BUTTON

Central anchor encircled by foliate and “RHODE ISLAND” above and ribbon with “HOPE” under. All on a lined field. Two-piece button. Slightly bent shank. “SCOVILL MFG CO / WATERBURY”. Coat… (286-1046). Learn More »

MICHIGAN COAT BUTTON

MICHIGAN COAT BUTTON

This is a coat size Michigan State seal button. Three-piece construction and gilted. Backmark: “SCOVILL MF'G CO. / WATERBURY”.  Used on staff buttons circa 1860s. Coat size, 22mm to… (286-1063). Learn More »

MAINE STATE SEAL COAT BUTTONS

MAINE STATE SEAL COAT BUTTONS

Backmarks read, “D.EVANS & CO. ATTLEBORO MASS” on two buttons, “EXTRA QUALITY” on two buttons, “SCOVILLE MFG. CO. WATERBURY” on 3. Shanks are very good. Gilt is mostly bright, with… (M17555). Learn More »

US MAIL SERVICE COAT BUTTON - NEW YORK & LIVERPOOL LINE

US MAIL SERVICE COAT BUTTON - NEW YORK & LIVERPOOL LINE

BM: T. M. DALE & CO. NEW YORK.  [ss] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY PROGRAM. FOR OUR… (1041-108). Learn More »

PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL GUARD CUFF BUTTON

PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL GUARD CUFF BUTTON

Albert’s PA38AV. Three part officer staff button. 23.3mm. Button depicts "NG" - some of the early Pennsylvania militia units were reorganized as Pennsylvania "National Guard". Button was… (127-2276). Learn More »

MICHIGAN STATE SEAL COAT BUTTON

MICHIGAN STATE SEAL COAT BUTTON

Albert’s MG4. Button depicts the state seal of Michigan button, an elk, moose and an eagle, with a hunter inside the shield, intended for officers of Michigan militia units. Backmark: "SCOVILL… (127-2256). Learn More »

CIRCA 1810-20 FLAT BUTTONS

CIRCA 1810-20 FLAT BUTTONS

Excellent condition buttons from the early 19th century.  Brass flat buttons with perfect shanks.  These original buttons would be perfect for reenactors and button collectors. This variant has a… (M20499C). Learn More »

CIRCA 1810-20 FLAT BUTTONS

CIRCA 1810-20 FLAT BUTTONS

Excellent condition buttons from the early 19th century.  Brass flat buttons with perfect shanks.  These original buttons would be perfect for reenactors and button collectors. This variant has a… (M20499B). Learn More »

CIRCA 1810-20 FLAT BUTTONS

CIRCA 1810-20 FLAT BUTTONS

Excellent condition buttons from the early 19th century.  Brass flat buttons with perfect shanks.  These original buttons would be perfect for reenactors and button collectors. This variant has a… (M20499A). Learn More »

RIFLEMEN BUTTON, RF6

RIFLEMEN BUTTON, RF6

20mm. Fine quality, high convex 1-pc, rare. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY PROGRAM. FOR OUR… (127-931). Learn More »

EXCAVATED FEDERAL ENGINEER’S BUTTON, EG6

EXCAVATED FEDERAL ENGINEER’S BUTTON, EG6

Two part low convex coat button. Button depicts eagle with banner with motto, "Essayons", fortifications, and rising sun, intended for officers of the engineer corps.  Backmark no longer… (127-1604). Learn More »

NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD BUTTON

NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD BUTTON

NY17 in Albert’s button book.  Beautiful button.  “EXCELSIOR” above “Columbia” style New York flying eagle.  A patriotic shield suspended from its beak.  First issued by the elite 7th… (M15835). Learn More »


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CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S UNIFORM GROUP OF LIEUTENANT, CAPTAIN AND MAJOR HUGH MORTIMER NELSON: 1st VA CAVALRY, 6th VA CAVALRY, ADC TO EWELL, WIA GAINES MILL

This wonderful Confederate officer’s grouping came directly out of the family, from the officer’s great-great-grandson in 1995, and went into the collection of esteemed artist, collector and historian Don Troiani, who pictured parts of it in his… (153-09). Learn More »

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