Z5157 Spanish American War Era Engineers "ESSAYONS" Coat Button

Description: Decent two-piece Spanish American War era Engineer's coat button manufactured in the U.K. by Charles Pitt. Nayler's reference has Charles Pitt & Co. located at 31 Maddox street in London between 1895-1899. The button has a darker or dull spot in the middle of the face. The back has some oxidation throughout and this was probably cut from an old coat that had seen the elements. . The large British style stand up shank is intact.

Backmark: "PITT & CO / 31 MADDOX ST LONDON W." dm between two solid rings.

Measures: 23.46 mm

Reference: Albert EG6I variant backmark

Reference: "Military Button Manufacturers From the London Directories 1800-1899" by Nayler Pg. 58

Reference: Tice: Dating Buttons, Pg. 161 (1875-1973)

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