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Federal Infantry Overcoat Button

Item #: Z5798

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Z5798 Federal Infantry Overcoat Button

Description: Nice example that can considered transitional. This backmark dates from the 1860’s through 1880. This example has an "I” on the shield for Infantry. The neck on this example is very long. The back is pushed inward cracking along the recessed interior where the shank is attached.

Backmark: "*D.EVANS & CO.* / ATTLEBORO MASS” dm

Measures: 23mm

Recovered: Non-Excavated

Reference: Albert GI85-91, Tice GI215A8

Reference: "Dating Buttons” Tice Pg. 57 Plate B-2 No. 15 (1860-1880)

Shipping Weight: 0.25 lb

Your Price$10.00 USD

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