Confederate Artillery Uniform Button, 1861-1864

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Artifact Overview

During the Civil War, military uniform buttons might identify the branch of service, state, or rank of the wearer. This button design was used by Confederate artillery units in the South.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Military button

Date Made

1861-1864

Creator Notes

Made in the Confederate States of America or England.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2002.0.49.227

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Brass (Alloy)

Color

Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Diameter: 0.8125 in

Inscriptions

front: A verso: SUPERIOR QUALITY
Confederate Artillery Uniform Button, 1861-1864