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The Civil War Relicman,
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Winchester, Virginia
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This page updated March 05, 2008 |
The Ridgeway Civil War
Archive
Zouave, cadet, or "bullet ball" buttons (SU1...)
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.
B4266
Zouave, or West Point "Bullet" Button (18mm)
Backmark: "Extra Rich" rmdc on stippled field "Bullet"
Buttons were used by West Point cadets, officers, and Zouaves, typically in the
1830's. A good many of these old uniforms were employed during the Civil War..
Stand up shank intact, clean dug patina.
Recovered: Shenandoah Valley, VA
Ref: Albert SU1, TiceGS200 unlisted