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Canadian Militia General Service Button with Tait Backmark (1867-1869)

Item #: Z6104

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Z6104 Canadian Militia General Service Button

Description: Very nice coat size example of the two-piece white metal button used by the Canadian Militia. This button was manufactured by Tait & Company of London between 1867-1869 and features the early floating shank. This style of button was used by the Canadian Militia during the Fenian Raids.

Backmark: "(dot) TAIT & CO (dot) / LONDON” dm between rings of dots

Measures: 24.64 mm

Reference: "Buttons of the Canadian Militia” Smylie Pg. 13 (1855-1901)

Reference: "Dating Buttons” Tice Pg. 164 (1867-1869)

Recovered: Non-Excavated

Shipping Weight: 0.25 lb

Item # Z6104

Your Price $50.00 USD

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