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The Ridgeway Civil War
Archive
Federal general service one piece buttons
(GI54 to GI72), 1820's through 1840's generally,
including "general militia" buttons
This is a sampling of relics collected by Harry Ridgeway over the years. This archive record is for educational purposes only. Some of the relics listed may be on display at the Old Court House Civil War Museum, Winchester Virginia, some are no longer owned by the author. None of the items listed in this section are for sale, please refer to the separate sales catalog for items that are currently offered.
All items listed are believed to be authentic to the Civil War or as otherwise described. Any excavated relics have been recovered from private property with owners permission. This information is available for research purposes, pictures may be used by permission only.
B4178
Federal militia
one piece button (21.5mm)
Backmark: "Superior / Strong Plated" dm one piece button
Stand up shank intact, attractive silvered nondug button.
Ref: Albert GI59
B4179
Federal militia
one piece button (19.8mm)
Backmark: "Best Plated / London" rm, one piece convex
button
Stand up shank intact, attractive silvered nondug button.
Ref: Albert GI61
B4073
Federal Great coat "US" two part flat button
(20mm)
One piece button, this is the pattern arrows facing inward.
Backmark: "United / States" raised mark
Shank intact, clean button
Recovered Boonsboro Md
Ref: Albert GI71, Tice GEN200A1
B4177
Federal Great
coat "US" two part flat button (20mm)
One piece button, this is the pattern arrows facing inward.
Backmark: "United / States" raised mark
Stand up shank intact, attractive gilded nondug button.
Ref: Albert GI71, Tice GEN200A1
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