Z2886 Western Military Institute Button

Description: Nice excavated example with plenty of gilt. This example is missing the shank and there is a small push to the center of the face. This school was founded in 1847 in Drennon Springs, Kentucky. In 1855 it was absorbed by the Nashville Military College.

Backmark: "SCOVILLS & CO / (dot) WATERBURY (dot)" rmdc

Measures: 19 mm

Recovered: CS Camp in Corinth, Mississippi

Reference: Albert SU429, Tice KYS290A6

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