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This page updated March 05, 2008 |
The Ridgeway Civil War
Archive
Federal Riflemen one piece buttons
(RF6, RF15, and RF23 to RF29), 1820's to 1840'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.
B4732
First Regiment of Riflemen, one piece high dome convex button, nondug (16mm)
Dark areas in picture are light reflection,
button has a reflective or mirror like finish.
Backmark: "Armitage / Phila" rm stamped over top of
"Jackson's Victory"
Stand up shank intact, attractive gilded nondug button.
Ref: Albert RF6
B4158
Federal Rifles
Militia button, one piece (21mm)
Backmark: "Extra / Strong" dm outer ring of graphics,
1820's button
Stand up shank intact, attractive gilded nondug button.
Ref: Albert RF28
