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
Place of Creation
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
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