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This page updated March 05, 2008 |
The Ridgeway Civil War
Archive
Federal Infantry one piece buttons
(GI32 to GI53), up to1820's generally
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.
B5033
Federal Infantry
officer button (21.2mm)
Silver officer button, one piece convex, blank shield would have been intended
for engraved regiment number.
Backmark: "NEW. ORLEANS / J. DELARUE" rm script lettering, between two
solid rings, a New Orleans jeweler 1811 to 1824 (Delarue01)
One piece solid silver button, custom button made by a jeweler.
Stand up shank intact, beautiful silver button, rare nondug button.
Ref: Albert GI not listed
B4354
Infantry officer, one piece, (22mm)
Backmark: "Armitage / Phila" rm low convex one piece button
Stand up shank intact, attractive early silvered button.
Recovered: eastern Virginia
Ref: Albert GI51G