Shield is totally blank (not lined, or lettered, at all). Scarce overcoat size eagle button heavily gilted: '*Scovill Mf'g Co*/Waterbury' This is the last example of this small group that is available. The eagle and the 'I' are tooled (decorated). NEW Scarce Hand Chased Infantry Officers. '*Extra*/Quality' Nice, bright highlighting. Unusual design featureï¿½notice the double outlined shield. The shank is no longer distinguishable on the back (either rusted away or into the back). Many people do not know that these existed in limited quantities during the Civil War with floppy shanks. Scarce example of a tin back button used on kepi visor straps. Loaded and bright with gilt! 'Scovill Mf'g Co./Waterbury.'

NEW Excellent condition dug Union Infantry button.

NEW Low Convex Eagle 'I' 2-piece, silver plated. REDUCED Silver plated Eagle 'I' 1-piece, 'Plated/(wreath)' Sold Very intriguing face die, silvered, early Eagle 'I' button found Pensacola, Florida. William Leigh: Union Central Government Buttons order now: (703) 777-8549

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